Wigan

Properties and events in Wigan

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'The Story of Standish' Exhibition Launch at St Wilfrid's Church

St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Standish, Lancashire, WN6 0JT
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Alderfold Street, Atherton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 9DS
In person
Pre-booking not required

A tour of Chowbent Unitarian chapel

Damhouse, Historical Manor House with Tea Room

Damhouse, Astley Hall Drive, Astley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M29 7TX
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Standish, Lancashire, WN6 0JT
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Ince Cemetery Gates, Warrington Road, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 4NH
In person
Pre-booking required

A walking tour of this Victorian gem of a cemetery.

Ince Heritage Tour

War Memorial, Smithy Green, Ince Green Lane, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 2AT
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Real Crafty, 9 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 2AD
In person
Pre-booking not required

From Bricks to Barrow: King Street in Paint, Poetry and Place.

Leigh Spinners Heritage Centre extended opening

Park Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 2LB
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

St George's Church, 45 School Street, Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, M29 8GX
In person
Pre-booking not required

A celebration of St George's Church.

St James with St Thomas Church

St James with St Thomas Church, Church Street, Poolstock, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5AZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Church tour with church bellringing experience.

St Peter's Church, Firs Lane

Firs Lane, Leigh, Leigh, Greater Manchester, wn7 4sb
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Library Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1NU
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Town Hall, Market Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1DY
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for a guided tour of the Grade II listed Leigh Town Hall and the collections of Archives: Wigan & Leigh.

Tyldesley Heritage Walk

St George's Church, 45 School Street, Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, m29 8gx
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Take a look at Tyldesley's History

Tyldesley Miners Training Suite

Upper George Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M29 8HQ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A look in the only miners training suite left in the UK.

Visiting Ringing Chamber and St George's Church Registrar

St George's Church, 45 School St, Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, M29 8GX
In person
Pre-booking preferred

View the churchs Registrars and view the ringing chamber.

Wigan Architectural Heritage Tour

The Royal Arcade, Standishgate, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1QH
In person
Pre-booking required

A guided town centre tour, highlighting the many buildings of Wigan Architect George Heaton.

Wigan Athletic Heritage Museum - with free match tickets!

The Brick Community Stadium, 15 Loire Drive, Robin Park Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0UH
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover Wigan Athletic Football Club's heritage in the new Museum before enjoying free entry to the match versus Doncaster Rovers.