Events

Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]

Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]

Everyday Printing Pop-Up

The Grand Arcade 23 Crompton St, Wigan, United Kingdom

After our lovely community came together for our relaunch party last month, we wanted to get out there and bring the creative activities to you! Join us in the Grand Arcade Shopping Centre between 9am & 1pm, for a FREE printing activity. Using laser cut Everyday shapes and paint, you can design and print your own Everyday themed artwork to take home with you. If you’ve never heard of us before, or only know us as Wigan STEAM, it’s the […]

Free
Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]

Make Some Noise – From Stage Door To Dance Floor

Museum of Wigan Life Library Street, Wigan, United Kingdom

An exciting new FREE exhibition that celebrates music and entertainment from across the borough opens at the Museum of Wigan Life. We are known world-wide for our rich heritage, incredible venues, and wealth of talent and the dynamic and interactive displays will showcase the very best. From cinemas and local legends to brass bands and northern soul – this exhibition brings to life the incredible range of genres our towns have embraced and called their own. Expect to see original […]

Free

Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]

Event Series Climate. Emergency. Hope

Climate. Emergency. Hope

The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United Kingdom

The Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]

Free

Dinosaur Day

Museum of Wigan Life Library Street, Wigan, United Kingdom

DINOSAUR DAY at the Museum Raaarrrrr, join us for dinosaur themed crafts, face painting, and have your photograph taken with T-Rex! Thursday 1st June, 12-2pm. No need to book and it's FREE!

Free
Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]

Event Series Climate. Emergency. Hope

Climate. Emergency. Hope

The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United Kingdom

The Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]

Free
Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]

Make Some Noise – From Stage Door To Dance Floor

Museum of Wigan Life Library Street, Wigan, United Kingdom

An exciting new FREE exhibition that celebrates music and entertainment from across the borough opens at the Museum of Wigan Life. We are known world-wide for our rich heritage, incredible venues, and wealth of talent and the dynamic and interactive displays will showcase the very best. From cinemas and local legends to brass bands and northern soul – this exhibition brings to life the incredible range of genres our towns have embraced and called their own. Expect to see original […]

Free
Event Series Climate. Emergency. Hope

Climate. Emergency. Hope

The Turnpike Civic Square, Leigh, United Kingdom

The Turnpike Gallery is presenting an exciting new exhibition exploring some of the urgent issues around the climate emergency. It includes a range of artwork by local, national and international artists, curated by a team of young people. Our Young Curators have been meeting since October 2022, facilitated by creative practitioner, Liz Postlethwaite. Arising from discussions, presentations and gallery visits, the exhibition aims to share young people’s voices through the work of artists. Included in the exhibition are video, photography, […]

Free

Playful Saturdays

Leigh Town Hall Market Street, Leigh, Wigan, United Kingdom

Bring your little explorers along to Playful Saturdays at Leigh Town Hall and discover some of the secrets of the archives! Build your own wacky invention inspired by the amazing inventors of Leigh, or maybe have a go at adding colour to archive photographs. When? Every Saturday, 10am-1pm and 1:30-4pm Where? Archives Wigan and Leigh, Leigh Town Hall What is the cost? Free event Do I need to book? No need to book, just drop in.

Free

Playful Saturdays

Leigh Town Hall Market Street, Leigh, Wigan, United Kingdom

Bring your little explorers along to Playful Saturdays at Leigh Town Hall and discover some of the secrets of the archives! Build your own wacky invention inspired by the amazing inventors of Leigh, or maybe have a go at adding colour to archive photographs. When? Every Saturday, 10am-1pm and 1:30-4pm Where? Archives Wigan and Leigh, Leigh Town Hall What is the cost? Free event Do I need to book? No need to book, just drop in.

Free

Playful Saturdays

Leigh Town Hall Market Street, Leigh, Wigan, United Kingdom

Bring your little explorers along to Playful Saturdays at Leigh Town Hall and discover some of the secrets of the archives! Build your own wacky invention inspired by the amazing inventors of Leigh, or maybe have a go at adding colour to archive photographs. When? Every Saturday, 10am-1pm and 1:30-4pm Where? Archives Wigan and Leigh, Leigh Town Hall What is the cost? Free event Do I need to book? No need to book, just drop in.

Free

Wigan flashes Family Fun Day

Wigan Flashes Welham Road, Wigan, United Kingdom

Wigan flashes Family Fun Day on Sat 3rd June.   Drp in any time between 11am - 2pm   For wood craft, pond dipping, big hunting, plus a beginner wildlife walk at 11:30am   Free entry and free parking.

Event Series Big Wigan Walk Week

Big Wigan Walk Week

Wigan Town Centre Wigan, United Kingdom

Join us for the first ever Big Wigan Walk Week (27 May - 4 June 2023) our borough-wide celebration of the pleasures and benefits of walking. We have a whole host of free events planned over the course of nine days, including nature-themed strolls around our beautiful local green spaces and walking routes of historical interest. We’ll also be showcasing our wonderful TfGM Bee Network, an initiative to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle throughout Greater Manchester. […]

Author Talk Antony Johnston “A Civilised Murder – Why We Love Cosy Crime”

Standish Library Cross Street, Standish, Wigan, United Kingdom

Author, Antony Johnston (Atomic Blonde), reads from his new book, The Dog Sitter Detective, and talks about why we love cosy crime - in spite of critics telling us it's fluff - and how it's often not so cosy after all! A great opportunity to meet the author and share your love of crime fiction whilst enjoying a cuppa.  

Free

Make Some Noise – From Stage Door To Dance Floor

Museum of Wigan Life Library Street, Wigan, United Kingdom

An exciting new FREE exhibition that celebrates music and entertainment from across the borough opens at the Museum of Wigan Life. We are known world-wide for our rich heritage, incredible venues, and wealth of talent and the dynamic and interactive displays will showcase the very best. From cinemas and local legends to brass bands and northern soul – this exhibition brings to life the incredible range of genres our towns have embraced and called their own. Expect to see original […]

Free