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Wigan is Lancashire's oldest town - of Celtic and Roman origin, Wigan stands on high ground above the River Douglas. During the late 1800's Wigan had over 1,000 pit shafts within 5 miles of the town centre. In the 20th century the joint reign of King's Coal and Cotton ended and Wigan's industrial base has since diversified and includes the Today the attractive town centre will surprise you, a lively blend of mock Tudor shop fronts, department stores and elegant arcades. Just a few yards away are the graceful parish church and The Galleries - an award-winning shopping and market complex. Wigan Pier is situated on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal,
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Attractions near Wigan
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Camelot Theme Park
(6 Miles)*
Camelot. The land of great Knights and Amazing Days. |
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Astley Hall
(8 Miles)*
Discover a 400 year old house, built by the Charnock family in Elizabethan times. |
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Smithills Hall and Estate
(8 Miles)*
Visitors to Smithills Hall can enjoy history in the surroundings of a building that stretches from the 14th century to the glorious period of the Arts and Craft revolution of the late 19th century. |
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Towns near Wigan
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Ince-in-Makerfield Tourist Information
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Hindley Tourist Information
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Pemberton Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Wigan
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Self Catering near Wigan
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Orchard Cottage is an ideally situated, modern and well equipped home conveniently close to the cities of Manchester and Liverpool on the borders of Lancashire and Cheshire. |
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Exclusively for Adults. Enjoy a break in one of three one bedroom cottage apartments situated on award-winning, adult only Woodlands caravan park. Accommodation sleeps 2 adults in 1 double bedroom. Sorry, no children or pets. |
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massive Heinz factory, producing much of the UK's canned food and sauces.
a household name thanks to the two Georges, Formby and Orwell. The Pier has been revitalised so successfully that it is now ranked among Britain's most exciting attractions. The many fascinating features of this multi-purpose heritage and leisure centre include Trencherfield Mill Engine the world's largest working mill engine and The Way We Were, an exhibition which recreates life in 1900.
