Wigan, Metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England
The Metropolitan Borough of Wigan covers 77 square miles and includes several towns such as Atherton, Leigh, Tyldesley, and Ashton-in-Makerfield within its boundaries.
The Local Government Act of 1972 established the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in 1974, replacing multiple local districts and incorporating parts of the Wigan Rural District.
The borough features a network of nature reserves, including Wigan Flashes, Borsdane Wood, and Pennington Flash, which provide habitats for local wildlife populations.
Two major railway stations, Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western, connect the borough to regional and national rail services through Transport for Greater Manchester.
The borough maintains a sister city relationship with Angers, France since 1988, developing international connections through regular cultural exchange programs.
Location: Greater Manchester
Inception: April 1, 1974
Capital city: Wigan
Shares border with: Warrington, Bolton, Salford, West Lancashire, Chorley, St Helens
Website: https://wigan.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.53333,-2.61667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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8.6 km
Wigan Pier
1.7 km
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4.3 km
Ye Olde Man & Scythe
13.6 km
Hall i' th' Wood
15.1 km
Bolton Town Hall
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Smithills Hall
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Sankey Viaduct
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Winstanley Hall
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13.2 km
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