Historic Sites in Wigan

We've collected top 10 mentioned historic sites in Wigan from other articles such as Ready Set Jet Set, The Crazy Tourist, Things To Do.

Historic Sites in Wigan

World Museum
World Museum
4.6 (9654 ratings)4.5 (3061 ratings)
5 floors of interactive natural history, scientific and world cultural exhibits, plus a planetarium.
William Brown St, Liverpool, L3 8EN, United Kingdom
MuseumHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsNatural History Museums
Mentioned by Liverpool Echo
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"Blockbuster exhibition surveying the creative and scientific developments within artificial intelligence through extraordinary artworks and interactive and immersive playful experiences. Taking visitors on an extremely unique and unexpected journey, this exhibition will explore the complex relationship between humans and technology in the past, present and what we can expect in the future. Members will be able to book tickets today and tickets will go on sale to the public from 10am on Wednesday."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Museums in Liverpool, UK
"Famous for its planetarium and perfect for those in to historical treasures, Liverpool’s World Museum houses some of the best collections in the country. With a varied collection of life and earth sciences, as well as cultures from all around the world, pretty much everyone is catered for here. World Museum, Liverpool|© World Museum/Facebook"
Mentioned by TripHobo
Famous Museums in Liverpool
"The World Museum is the learning hotspot of the city for tourists and locals alike. Be it science, technology, history, art, astronomy, the World Museum covers it all. Beside the free entry, the plus point of the place is the in-house gift shop and cafe appreciated by the enthusiastic kids who you will find running around the place."
National Trust - Speke Hall, Garden and Estate
National Trust - Speke Hall, Garden and Estate
4.6 (2767 ratings)4.5 (1488 ratings)
Riverside estate house with over 400 years of history, extensive serene grounds and woodland.
The Walk, Speke, Liverpool L24 1XD, United Kingdom
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Most Impressive Buildings in Liverpool, UK
"Speke Hall is a Tudor manor house on the outskirts of the city, near Liverpool John Lennon airport. With parts of the building dating back to approximately 1530, this is one of the finest manor houses of its kind that’s still standing."
Victoria Baths
Victoria Baths
4.7 (732 ratings)4.5 (202 ratings)
Edwardian-era swimming & Turkish bath facility with an ornate, restored interior used for events.
Hathersage Rd, Manchester, M13 0FE, United Kingdom
Heritage buildingSights & LandmarksEvent venueHistoric Sites
Walton Hall and Gardens
Walton Hall and Gardens
4.6 (3978 ratings)4.5 (1078 ratings)
Lavish Elizabethan-style hall with ornamental gardens, including picnic areas, a kids' zoo and cafe.
Walton Lea Rd, Higher Walton, Warrington WA4 6SN, United Kingdom
GardenNature & ParksCafeCorporate entertainment serviceEvent venueFunction room facilityGolf courseHistorical landmarkPlaygroundZooHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Lets Travel More
Warrington With Kids - The Best Things to See and Do With Kids in Warrington
"Kids from age four are going to enjoy exploring this property on 32 acres of picturesque parkland. It offers an ideal space for picnics, kickabouts, and there are bouncy slide and trampolines, pitch n putt, and other outdoor activities that will keep the children busy. Also available for exploration in the garden is the children’s zoo, where they will meet parrots, shetland ponies, ferrets, chipmunks, rabbits, Herdwick sheep, chickens, pygmy goats, red squirrels, geese, guinea pigs, and ducks."
Mentioned by Trip101
8 Best Things To Do In Warrington, UK
"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Clem Rutter, Roch... used under CC BY 3.0. Walton Hall and Gardens is another of Warrington’s wonderful outdoor activities."
Mentioned by Warrington | AccessAble
Croxteth Hall & Country Park
Croxteth Hall & Country Park
4.6 (1989 ratings)4 (266 ratings)
Tours of opulent rooms and servants' quarters, plus walled garden, woodland walks and working farm.
Muirhead Ave E, Liverpool, L11 1EH, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksCountry parkHistoric Sites
Casbah Coffee Club
Casbah Coffee Club
4.6 (155 ratings)5 (814 ratings)
Tours are available of this subterranean club where the Beatles played their first performances.
8 Hayman's Green, Liverpool, L12 7JG, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Ordsall Hall
Ordsall Hall
4.6 (640 ratings)4.5 (244 ratings)
Free entry to Tudor manor house with period rooms, exhibits, landscaped gardens, orchard and cafe.
322 Ordsall Ln, Salford, M5 3AN, United Kingdom
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Castlefield Urban Heritage Park
Castlefield Urban Heritage Park
4.5 (269 ratings)
Duke St, Manchester, UK
ParkSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by aboutbritain.com
15 Best Free Things To Do in Manchester on AboutBritain.com
"You can walk along the canal, through the Castlefield Urban Heritage Park on your way to the Museum of Science and Industry. Castlefield Urban Heritage Park. Admire the old industrial buildings, soak up the atmosphere of the canal, and see how Manchester used to be in years gone by."
Salford Cathedral
Salford Cathedral
4.6 (196 ratings)4.5 (16 ratings)
Mid-19th-century Catholic cathedral built in the medieval gothic-style and topped by a lofty spire.
250 Chapel St, Salford, M3 5LE, United Kingdom
Catholic cathedralSights & LandmarksCathedralSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Liverpool Town Hall
Liverpool Town Hall
4.4 (69 ratings)4.5 (254 ratings)
Grand residence of the Lord Mayor, with art & historical artifacts, occasionally open to the public.
High St, Liverpool, L2 3SW, United Kingdom
City HallSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Wigan Area

New Mersey Shopping Park
New Mersey Shopping Park
4.2 (5018 ratings)4 (27 ratings)
Expansive, open-air shopping centre featuring large retailers, cafes & casual restaurants.
Speke Rd, Liverpool, L24 8QB, United Kingdom
Shopping mallShoppingCafeLeisure centreRestaurantDepartment Stores
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"New Mersey is a retail park that houses different shops from your favourite brands. With specialised stores for clothing items, pet supplies, toy store and furniture, you would certainly find all the items that you need. They also have a wide array of restaurants, cafes and fast food that serves different delicious meals that is right for your taste."
White City Retail Park
White City Retail Park
4 (3178 ratings)
Expansive shopping complex featuring brand-name department stores & a spacious food hall.
Chester Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0RP, United Kingdom
Shopping mall
Stretford Mall
Stretford Mall
3.4 (3519 ratings)
Fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands and boutiques in a large indoor mall with multi-storey parking.
Chester Rd, Stretford, Manchester M32 9BD, United Kingdom
Shopping mall

Best Diners in Wigan

Namco Funscape
Namco Funscape
4.2 (2772 ratings)
Entertainment area within a shopping centre with arcade machines, dodgems, a sports bar and diner.
The Orient, 14 The Trafford Centre, 14 The Trafford Centre, Manchester M17 8ED, United Kingdom
Video arcadeDinerSports bar
Mentioned by Pickyourtrail Travel Blog
Things To Do Near Trafford Centre - Shopping + Entertainment!
"Want to enjoy a party night with your friends, compete your friends on a pool table match, looking for a perfect place to celebrate corporate parties or scream with excitement on taking a virtual reality fun ride?. Well, you could not find a better place than Namco Funscape. Yes, this place is located near the famous Tafford Centre which definitely deserves a visit."
Mersey Farm Brewers Fayre
Mersey Farm Brewers Fayre
3.8 (980 ratings)
Modern, all-day bar/restaurant with a garden, a kids' play area and a simple comfort food menu.
Carrington Ln., Ashton upon Mersey, Sale M33 5BL, United Kingdom
Family restaurantBreakfast restaurantBritish restaurantDinerHamburger restaurantPub
Grand Daddy's Diner
Grand Daddy's Diner
4.5 (409 ratings)
Upbeat restaurant with 1950s decor, serving old-fashioned American fare such as burgers & shakes.
133A Grosvenor St, Manchester, M1 7HE, United Kingdom
DinerAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantFast food restaurantHamburger restaurant

Top Best French Restaurants in Wigan

Cote - Manchester
Cote - Manchester
4.6 (765 ratings)
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
4-12 St Mary's St, Manchester, M3 2LB, United Kingdom
French restaurantBarBistroBreakfast restaurantGluten-free restaurantRestaurantBrasserieWi-Fi spot
Bistrot Pierre
Bistrot Pierre
4.4 (438 ratings)
Regional French dishes appear on the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus of this chain bistro.
85 London Rd, Stockton Heath, Warrington WA4 6LG, United Kingdom
RestaurantBistroFrench restaurant
Bistrot Pierre
Bistrot Pierre
4.1 (973 ratings)
Regional French dishes appear on the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus of this chain bistro.
377-385 Lord St, Southport, PR9 0AG, United Kingdom
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantFrench restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Wigan

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Langs Hall
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