Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Wigan

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Wigan

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
4.6 (37920 ratings)
Renovated red-brick dock buildings now housing a range of museums, restaurants, cafes and bars.
3-4 The Colonnades, Liverpool, L3 4AA, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkHeritage building
Mentioned by the Guardian
Top 10 family-friendly attractions in Liverpool
"Long before anyone was talking about the regeneration of Liverpool and decades before the city gained its Capital of Culture status, the Albert Dock underwent a stunning renovation, shaking off its industrial past to become the city's most visited free tourist attraction. A mix of popular museums and art galleries (including Liverpool's Tate), the Big Wheel and a host of family-friendly restaurants and shops make this a perennially popular attraction for visitors with children of all ages. And with the UK's largest collection of Grade I-listed buildings and waterfront views, the Albert Dock's pretty easy on the eye, too.Albert Dock, albertdock.com."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Things to Do With Kids in Liverpool
"Let your child’s creativity and enthusiasm flourish on small amusement rides, interactive exhibits and photo experiences, including their favourite characters from Thomas and Friends, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam are all featured in this 13,000 square ft. activity space. With its own café and gift shop Mattel Play is also perfect for large groups and parties to keep the children entertained during school holidays. Aimed from children between 1-12 years of age."
Liverpool Cathedral
Liverpool Cathedral
4.7 (8574 ratings)4.5 (8114 ratings)
Large 20th-century CofE place of worship with the world's highest Gothic arches and a viewing tower.
St James Mt, Liverpool, L1 7AZ, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchPlace of worshipVisitor centerCemeteriesSacred & Religious Sites
Mentioned by traveltriangle.com
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"As a part of the Church of England and Cathedral of the Diocese of Liverpool, this is one of the most popular and noteworthy Liverpool churches. Popular as Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool, built in 1978, it presently houses the prestigious seat of Bishop of Liverpool. Total length of Liverpool Cathedral, including the Lady Chapel is 189 m, making it the largest cathedral and religious building in Britain and the longest cathedral in the World."
Mentioned by andrewmarksmith.co.uk
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"If you are into your architecture then there are plenty of things to explore in and around the cathedral. There are numerous stain glass windows which can make for some really bright and colourful photos. It is quite dark at some points inside, so you may need a tripod if you're going to be using a slower shutter speed."
Manchester Cathedral
Manchester Cathedral
4.6 (3266 ratings)4.5 (1207 ratings)
CofE building with 13th-century origins, chapel of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment and daily tours.
Victoria St, Manchester, M3 1SX, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"One of Manchester’s oldest buildings, the cathedral is a must-see for anyone with an interest in architecture. Wander around at your own pace, book onto a tour to find out more about the building’s history or keep your eyes peeled for news of one of the occasional gigs hosted inside the cathedral."
Mentioned by Fountain of Travel
29 Free Things To Do in Manchester, United Kingdom
"Manchester Cathedral has been around since 1215, but has gone through multiple refurbishments. It’s not a massive cathedral but is a nice way to spend an hour or so. Entrance is free (although donations are encouraged)."
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
4.6 (2378 ratings)4.5 (2791 ratings)
Circular building and Roman Catholic place of worship with works of art by contemporary artists.
Cathedral House, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5TQ, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchSacred & Religious Sites
Cavern Club
Cavern Club
4.7 (10229 ratings)
Intimate, brick vaulted cellars with 1960s memorabilia, hosting live tribute acts day and night.
10 Mathew St, Liverpool, L2 6RE, United Kingdom
Live music venueBarHistorical landmark
Mentioned by Culture Trip
20 Must-Visit Attractions in Liverpool, UK
"Live music starts at 12pm every day at the Cavern Club, and goes on well into the night. Considered by many as the home of The Beatles, the club offers guided “magical mystery tours” of the city in a custom tour bus, as well as regular shows from resident tribute act “The Cavern Club Beatles”. Budding musicians can even sign up for lessons at the Cavern Rock School, with the chance to take part in a yearly showcase on the famous stage of the Cavern Club itself."
Mentioned by cityunscripted.com
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"Whether you’re a Beetles fan or not, the Caven Club should be on everyone’s must-visit attractions list. Head to The Cavern Club for true Liverpudlian music experience. The iconic cellar has seen seven incredible decades of music; from The Beatles’ first performance on 9th February 1961 to the Arctic Monkeys pre-breakthrough gig in October 2005."
Allerton Towers
Allerton Towers
4.5 (269 ratings)
Woolton Rd, Liverpool, L25 7UL, United Kingdom
Park
Mentioned by Homes For Students
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"Head to south Liverpool and take a nice brisk stroll around Allerton Tower Park!. This beautiful 35-acre park is perfect for a stroll to take your mind off studying, although it’s quiet and often overlooked, it’s a great place to wind down. The space became a public park in 1927 and has a somewhat mysterious vibe to it, it can be quite spooky too!"
Mentioned by The Guide Liverpool
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"Despite becoming a park back in 1927, this stunning 35-acre estate seems to be a bit of a secret. Take a visit and you’ll find the spectacular footprint of Allerton Manor still remaining along with walled gardens, the orangery, old lodge, micro-mazes and stables. We think it’s time you shared in Allerton Towers secluded South Liverpool splendour!"
Wavertree Botanic Gardens
Wavertree Botanic Gardens
4.2 (733 ratings)
Manicured public 19th century park with walled gardens, a play area & listed lodge building.
Edge Ln, Liverpool, L7 9PL, United Kingdom
Park
Mentioned by Unifresher
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"If you’re living in Kensington or campus halls of residence, this one may be ideal for you if you’re fancying a stroll away from the craziness of your flatmates, even just to clear your head for a while. While perhaps not the biggest or best park on this list, Wavertree Botanic Gardens is a hidden gem on the way out of Liverpool, just next to the innovation park, and just a 20-minute walk from the campus. In first year, I found an early morning walk to the botanic gardens the perfect way to start my day when I needed motivating."
Mentioned by Liverpool Noise
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"A hidden gem in the heart of the Baltic Triangle, the Botanical Garden is a pretty little suntrap perfect for day drinking with friends. Laiden with flowers, bunting and boasting a bar fashioned from a real life VW camper van, the photo opportunities are endless…"
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Drinking and nightlife in Liverpool, England
"A seasonal pop-up bar that specialises in gin cocktails, this is one of the city's coolest summer bars. There's a fine selection of beers if you prefer, and a kitchen that serves excellent Mexican food; in rainy..."
Alan Turing Memorial
Alan Turing Memorial
4.5 (995 ratings)4.5 (54 ratings)
Bronze statue of the notable mathematician and early computer scientist in a leafy square.
Sackville Park, Fairfield St, Manchester M1 3HB, United Kingdom
SculptureSights & LandmarksMonuments & Statues
Mentioned by BeeLoved City
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"Alan Turing Statue is also a very important LGBTQ landmark in Manchester. It’s located in Sackville Gardens, just behind the Gay Village. Alan Turing was a computer scientist and mathematician best known for his work on Enigma (German encrypting machine) during WWII."
Queens Park
Queens Park
4.5 (1950 ratings)4 (135 ratings)
Traditional Victorian public park with grassy areas and trees, a modern playground and a cafe.
Chorley New Rd, Bolton, BL1 4RU, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
The Beatles Pier Head
The Beatles Pier Head
4.7 (3128 ratings)4.5 (930 ratings)
Popular, bronze statues of the four Beatles created by sculptor Andy Edwards & unveiled in 2015.
Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1BY, United Kingdom
SculptureSights & LandmarksMonumentMonuments & Statues
Mentioned by BASE Serviced Apartments
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"The Beatles Statue at Liverpool Pier head is definitely Instagram worthy. Get a photo with these larger than life size figures and look like you’re part of the fab four. The Beatles Statue is only a 10 minute walk from our Cumberland and Sir Thomas Street locations."
Mentioned by VisitLiverpool
Instagrammable locations in Liverpool 📷
"The larger than life statues of the Fab Four are waiting for you to take your picture with them on our famous Waterfront. Right in front of the stunning Three Graces, you can't really get a better spot for those Instagram selfies. View this post on Instagram"

Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Wigan

Prestwich Forest Park
Prestwich Forest Park
4.5 (258 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings)
Scenic park featuring a kids' play area & a mountain bike trail amid woodlands & green space.
Park Ln, Prestwich, Whitefield M45 7QJ, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Prestwich Forest Park consists of four smaller parks which make up 200 acres of woodlands: Philips Park, Drinkwater Park, Waterdale, and Prestwich. These parks can be heavily wooded (particularly Drinkwater), so it’s a beautiful place to spend a day away from the noise of town. Exploring the woods can be an enlightening experience, so long as you take care while wandering amongst the broad-leaved trees."
Hesketh Park, Southport
Hesketh Park, Southport
4.4 (1713 ratings)4.5 (315 ratings)
Scenic park developed in the mid-1800s, with Victorian landscaping, a cafe, aviary & a play area.
17 Park Cres, Brentwood Ct, Southport PR9 9JN, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Woolston Park
Woolston Park
4.5 (141 ratings)4 (12 ratings)
Somerset Way, Woolston, Warrington WA1 4LN, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksPlaygroundsNature & Wildlife AreasBodies of Water
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Tucked away from Warrington’s main town centre, where you will find all your standard high street shops and some small independent boutiques too, you will find Woolston Park. A wonderful way to spend a Sunday morning or sunny weekday after work, Woolston Park is a much-loved spot by local people."

Churches and Cathedrals in Wigan

St Mary's Shrine
St Mary's Shrine
4.6 (23 ratings)5 (1 ratings)
Smith St, Warrington, WA1 2NS, United Kingdom
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
St Luke's Bombed Out Church
St Luke's Bombed Out Church
4.5 (1122 ratings)4.5 (309 ratings)
A former 1800s Anglican parish church, these landmark ruins stand as a war memorial & event space.
Leece St, Liverpool, L1 2TR, United Kingdom
Event venueConcerts & ShowsHistoric SitesTheatersChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Lazy Travel blog
Romantic Things To Do In Liverpool For Couples (+3 Days Itinerary)
"St Luke’s which is popularly known as the bombed-out church was destroyed during World War II. It has no ceiling and plants are growing inside. You and your loved one can find tranquility in the city center there. It also serves as a memorial to the people who lost their lives during the world war."
Mentioned by Liverpool 3 days itinerary
3 Days in Liverpool: Travel Guide on TripAdvisor
"More commonly known as 'the bombed out church' St Luke’s was destroyed during the Blitz of World War II. With no ceiling, and plants now growing inside, it is a real place of tranquility in the centre of the city and serves as a memorial to those who lost their lives during the war."
Mentioned by dreamapartments.co.uk
Top 7 Instagram Spots in Liverpool
"Also known as St. Luke’s Church, the Bombed-Out Church lost its roof during the World War II blitz and has now been transformed into a wedding venue, café and a great spot for pictures. The church is incredible to look around and is also filled with so much history."
St Peters Church
St Peters Church
4.8 (19 ratings)4.5 (28 ratings)
The Village, Prestbury, Macclesfield SK10 4DG, United Kingdom
ChurchSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"This 13th-century church about a mile north of Macclesfield is the fourth church on this site. But what’s unusual is that the third church is still here, out among Medieval yew trees. There’s a Norman Romanesque chapel in the churchyard, dating to the 12th century, with semi-circular door and window arches and weathered but visible tympanum relief and lozenge patterns in the archivolts."

Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Wigan

Southport Theatre & Convention Centre
Southport Theatre & Convention Centre
4.3 (1013 ratings)4 (253 ratings)
Contemporary theatre and convention space, staging conferences, entertainment, events and functions.
The Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DZ, United Kingdom
Conference centerConcerts & ShowsFunction room facilityPerforming arts theaterTheaters
Mentioned by Southport Pleasureland
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"At this fully integrated Waterfront resort you’ll find everything from live performances to conference events, weddings to casino nights. From music concerts, to family classics, thrillers and plenty of laughs Southport Theatre has something for everyone to enjoy. Located at the Waterfront overlooking Marine Lake."
St Luke's Bombed Out Church
St Luke's Bombed Out Church
4.5 (1122 ratings)4.5 (309 ratings)
A former 1800s Anglican parish church, these landmark ruins stand as a war memorial & event space.
Leece St, Liverpool, L1 2TR, United Kingdom
Event venueConcerts & ShowsHistoric SitesTheatersChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Lazy Travel blog
Romantic Things To Do In Liverpool For Couples (+3 Days Itinerary)
"St Luke’s which is popularly known as the bombed-out church was destroyed during World War II. It has no ceiling and plants are growing inside. You and your loved one can find tranquility in the city center there. It also serves as a memorial to the people who lost their lives during the world war."
Mentioned by Liverpool 3 days itinerary
3 Days in Liverpool: Travel Guide on TripAdvisor
"More commonly known as 'the bombed out church' St Luke’s was destroyed during the Blitz of World War II. With no ceiling, and plants now growing inside, it is a real place of tranquility in the centre of the city and serves as a memorial to those who lost their lives during the war."
Mentioned by dreamapartments.co.uk
Top 7 Instagram Spots in Liverpool
"Also known as St. Luke’s Church, the Bombed-Out Church lost its roof during the World War II blitz and has now been transformed into a wedding venue, café and a great spot for pictures. The church is incredible to look around and is also filled with so much history."
The Lowry
The Lowry
4.6 (4887 ratings)4.5 (2745 ratings)
2 theatres plus galleries with works by LS Lowry and modern artists in a landmark quayside building.
Pier, 8 The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ, United Kingdom
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsArt galleryCoffee shopConference centerRestaurantStoreTheaters

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