Events
Festivals & Fairs
French Week – Pétanque tournament
Leyland Park FoLP Park Road, Hindley, United KingdomWe are happy to celebrate French culture and Wigan’s twin town, Angers between 5th and 13th April 2024. A programme of exciting events for everyone is waiting for you. Pétanque tournament at Hindley Leyland Park is free for adults aged 16+. Booking is required. 6th April - 10.30am to 12pm 8th April – 1pm to 2.30pm 12th April – 1pm to 2.30pm
French Week – Art Activities
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomWe are happy to celebrate French culture and Wigan’s twin town, Angers between 5th and 13th April 2024. A programme of exciting events for everyone is waiting for you Art activities for children: 10th April at the Turnpike Gallery – Free – Kids aged 7+ – booking required: Dots art & pixel fun workshop: 10am-12.30pm Drolleries - medieval monsters: collage and mono print workshop with artist Anna FC Smith – 2-4pm
French Week – Wine & Cheese tasting
The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United KingdomWe are happy to celebrate French culture and Wigan’s twin town, Angers between 5th and 13th April 2024. A programme of exciting events for everyone is waiting for you. Wine & Cheese tasting: 10th April – 6pm – £12 – Turnpike Gallery, WN7 1EB – ATA event – booking required: email ata.wigan@gmail.com or phone 07824508516.
Spring Family Fun Day
Greenslate Community Farm Greenslate Lodge, Greenslate Road, Billinge, Wigan, United KingdomIt looks to be an amazing day planned at the farm, with so many amazing stall holders, from home crafters and artisans, to bakers and foodies! Come and join us on Sunday 14th April as we celebrate Spring at Greenslate Farm!
The Wigan History Festival
Wigan Parish Church Wrightington Street, Wigan, United KingdomThe Wigan History Festival will celebrate more than a thousand years of Wigan's history, taking place at the town centre's parish church. The history festival is on April 26, and 27th and will cover the whole spectrum of the town’s history, from the earliest time of the Romans right up to the present. The event will feature a temporary pop-up cinema and a lecture theatre, The history festival takes place at Wigan Parish church in April Organiser Mervyn Reeves said: "We […]
The Wigan History Festival
Wigan Parish Church Wrightington Street, Wigan, United KingdomThe Wigan History Festival will celebrate more than a thousand years of Wigan's history, taking place at the town centre's parish church. The history festival is on April 26, and 27th and will cover the whole spectrum of the town’s history, from the earliest time of the Romans right up to the present. The event will feature a temporary pop-up cinema and a lecture theatre, The history festival takes place at Wigan Parish church in April Organiser Mervyn Reeves said: "We […]
KINDERFEST
Haigh Woodland Park School Lane, Wigan, United KingdomKINDERFEST 24’ Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May 2024. Two Fun’n’Fab Days for Children and Families over the Bank Holiday Weekend. In association with Santus & Co. The Home of Uncle Joes Mint Balls. Two show events per day. 10.30am and 3pm. Each 3 hour show includes a collection of some of the Region’s top Children’s entertainment gathered within the Walled Gardens of Haigh. Artists and entertainment includes: The Adrian Catch Magic Show. Dale Wingbottom Puppet Experience. The Zoo Puppets […]
KINDERFEST
Haigh Woodland Park School Lane, Wigan, United KingdomKINDERFEST 24’ Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May 2024. Two Fun’n’Fab Days for Children and Families over the Bank Holiday Weekend. In association with Santus & Co. The Home of Uncle Joes Mint Balls. Two show events per day. 10.30am and 3pm. Each 3 hour show includes a collection of some of the Region’s top Children’s entertainment gathered within the Walled Gardens of Haigh. Artists and entertainment includes: The Adrian Catch Magic Show. Dale Wingbottom Puppet Experience. The Zoo Puppets […]
Cycle Three Sisters
Three Sisters Race Track Three Sisters Road, Ashton, Wigan, United KingdomThis free cycling event returns on Tuesday, 7th May, and Tuesday, 23rd July, and is geared towards families and all abilities. Enjoy a whole host of bike-based activities on and off the track, cycle skills sessions for ages 6-12, cycling stalls, a climbing wall and face-painting…it’s going to be a wheel-y fun. Booking isn't required; just turn up on the day. The majority of events start at 3 p.m., but the track is open to balance bikes, bikes with stabilisers, […]
Flashes Festival of Nature
Pennington Flash Country Park St Helen's Road, Leigh, United KingdomIn line with National Nature Reserve week, this 2-day event is designed for you to learn more about the wildlife that resides in and around the Flash, connect with the amazing nature on your doorstep and to simply have fun with your friends and family! There are a range of activities across both days including guided walks, wild art, eco-stalls & crafts and more. Taking place on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May between 11am and 3pm each day. Its […]
Millstone Rocks Festival 2024
The Millstone Pub 52 Harvey Lane, Golborne, United KingdomMillstone Rocks is back in 2024. A charity music weekend at The Millstone, raising money for Andy's Man Cub This promises to be a great weekend, with 14 bands over two days, face painting, Dr Beats Mobile disco, food vans, an outdoor bar, and more. Check out the facebook page for news and updates.
Flashes Festival of Nature
Pennington Flash Country Park St Helen's Road, Leigh, United KingdomIn line with National Nature Reserve week, this 2-day event is designed for you to learn more about the wildlife that resides in and around the Flash, connect with the amazing nature on your doorstep and to simply have fun with your friends and family! There are a range of activities across both days including guided walks, wild art, eco-stalls & crafts and more. Taking place on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May between 11am and 3pm each day. Its […]
Millstone Rocks Festival 2024
The Millstone Pub 52 Harvey Lane, Golborne, United KingdomMillstone Rocks is back in 2024. A charity music weekend at The Millstone, raising money for Andy's Man Cub This promises to be a great weekend, with 14 bands over two days, face painting, Dr Beats Mobile disco, food vans, an outdoor bar, and more. Check out the facebook page for news and updates.
Cycle Three Sisters
Three Sisters Race Track Three Sisters Road, Ashton, Wigan, United KingdomThis free cycling event returns on Tuesday, 7th May, and Tuesday, 23rd July, and is geared towards families and all abilities. Enjoy a whole host of bike-based activities on and off the track, cycle skills sessions for ages 6-12, cycling stalls, a climbing wall and face-painting…it’s going to be a wheel-y fun. Booking isn't required; just turn up on the day. The majority of events start at 3 p.m., but the track is open to balance bikes, bikes with stabilisers, […]