Wigan
Properties and events in Wigan
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
'The Story of Standish' Exhibition Launch at St Wilfrid's Church
Gain exlcusive access to St Wilfrid's historic Peace Gate for the launch of 'The Story of Standish' exhibition produced in collaboration with Standish Community High School.
Chowbent Unitarian Chapel
A tour of Chowbent Unitarian chapel
Damhouse, Historical Manor House with Tea Room
Damhouse is a Grade II* listed Manor House in 17acres of Woodland. It is currently owned by Morts Astley Heritage Trust and houses a Tea Room, offices and function rooms. The historical part of the building remains as it was in the 1500s.
Heritage Building Crafts Festival at St Wilfrid's Church, Standish
Experience our expert conservationists at work as they demonstrate some of the traditional building crafts involved in maintaining a Grade I Listed building like St Wilfrid's.
Ince Cemetery Tour
A walking tour of this Victorian gem of a cemetery.
Ince Heritage Tour
A guided heritage tour revealing the hidden history and heritage of Ince. Come and stroll along Ince Green Lane with local historian Jim Meehan and learn about the rich history of the area.
King Street Revealed. 200 Years of Buildings and the People Who Made Them
From Bricks to Barrow: King Street in Paint, Poetry and Place.
Leigh Spinners Heritage Centre extended opening
The Heritage Centre will be open for an additional day, Sunday 21 September, and longer opening hours on Saturday 20 September. Come along and help us celebrate our Centenary of Mill Two. We will be open from 10 am till 4 pm on both days.
St George's Church - Bicentenary - Bishop Of Bolton Celebrating 200 Years of The Church.
A celebration of St George's Church.
St James with St Thomas Church
Church tour with church bellringing experience.
St Peter's Church, Firs Lane
St Peter's Church is situated in Leigh Greater Manchester and is a Grade II* listed building built in 1881. One of the most interesting features in our church is the pulpit, which came from Manchester Catherdal during the Second World War.
Tour at Wigan Museum
Join our expert team to explore our Grade II listed building. Find out more about the history of the town’s first library, its links to Wigan notables, and discover more about the museum’s displays.
Tour of Leigh Town Hall & Archives: Wigan & Leigh
Join us for a guided tour of the Grade II listed Leigh Town Hall and the collections of Archives: Wigan & Leigh.
Tyldesley Heritage Walk
Take a look at Tyldesley's History
Tyldesley Miners Training Suite
A look in the only miners training suite left in the UK.
Visiting Ringing Chamber and St George's Church Registrar
View the churchs Registrars and view the ringing chamber.
Wigan Architectural Heritage Tour
A guided town centre tour, highlighting the many buildings of Wigan Architect George Heaton.
Wigan Athletic Heritage Museum - with free match tickets!
Discover Wigan Athletic Football Club's heritage in the new Museum before enjoying free entry to the match versus Doncaster Rovers.