Wigan: Attractions and more...
The nearest tourist attractions in the surroundings include Wigan Pier, Haigh Hall Country Park, Transport Museum, and Bolton Steam Museum. The other cities in the surroundings are Worsley Mesnes, Poolstock, Newtown, and Ince-in-Markerfield. Rufford Old Hall is one of Lancashire’s finest 16th century Tudor buildings. It has a spectacular Great Hall with carved wooden screen and hammer-beam roof. Inside we can see the arms and armor collection of national importance.
The JJB Stadium which is home to both Wigan Warriors Rugby League Football Club and Wigan Athletic Football Club is situated in the Robin Park area of the town. The 25,000 seat stadium is rated as one of the best rugby league stadiums in the country, and it costs £30 million to build. The Liverpool John Lennon Airport, formerly known as Speke Airport and RAF Speke is the nearest international airport, which is one of the UK’s leading domestic and international gateways.
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Other Attractions United Kingdom:
Leigh (About 6 mi) - Liverpool (About 7.6 mi) - Bolton (About 8.6 mi) - Warrington (About 10.6 mi) - Trafford (About 13.6 mi) - Salford (About 14.5 mi)
More information United Kingdom:
| Leigh - 6 mi | |
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Mostly the city has maintained a clean atmosphere. It also contains a popular market, a number of autonomous retailers and the largest shopping center which has 30 units. Parsonage... |
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| Liverpool - 7.6 mi | |
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Mostly toured in summer, though spring time is a nice season, too, to enjoy its natural beauties and cultural heritage.
It is so rich in art, culture and literature that... |
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