Wigan, Market town in Greater Manchester, England
The town stretches along the River Douglas and Leeds and Liverpool Canal, featuring numerous Victorian buildings throughout its central district.
Wigan received its borough status in 1246 through a charter from King Henry III, becoming one of the four royal boroughs in Lancashire.
The DW Stadium hosts both Wigan Warriors rugby league team and Wigan Athletic football club, reflecting the strong sporting traditions of the town.
Two main railway stations connect Wigan to Manchester, Liverpool, and London, with regular services operating throughout the day from both terminals.
The town contained over 1,000 coal mine shafts within a five-mile radius during the industrial period, marking its significance in British coal production.
Location: Wigan
Shares border with: Croft, Culcheth and Glazebury
GPS coordinates: 53.54472,-2.63167
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:13
Trencherfield Mill
572 m
All Saints' Church, Wigan
161 m
Museum of Wigan Life
151 m
St John's Church, Wigan
564 m
Wigan Town Hall
122 m
Church of St George
495 m
Royal Court Theatre, Wigan
101 m
Head Post Office
112 m
John Bull Chophouse
158 m
Church of St Joseph with Number 11 (Attached Presbytery)
308 m
Dog and Partridge public house, Wigan
111 m
The Berkeley, Wigan
42 m
The Swan and Railway Hotel
176 m
The Clarence Hotel
83 m
Wigan War Memorial
122 m
Whitesmiths Arms Public House
553 m
The Raven Hotel
102 m
Victoria Hotel
114 m
The Royal Bank Of Scotland
92 m
Queens Hall Methodist Mission (Entrance Block Only)
327 m
Grimes Arcade Building
7 m
Wigan History Shop And Careers Office
146 m
Wigan Hall
494 m
Frog Lane Bridge, Wigan
606 m
Bridge Warehouse At East End Of Leeds-Liverpool Canal Basin
531 m
Lock 23 On Leeds And Liverpool Canal
607 m
Westwood Estate Office
182 m
Wallgate Station Entrance Block
97 mReviews
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