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Events &
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Parks & Water Parks
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Biodiversity
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Haigh Hall & Country Park
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Leisure Venues
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Grounds
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Playing Field
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Allotments
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Event
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Our leisure time is a very important and
fulfilling aspect of all our lives, and an area which can sometimes be
consumed or overlooked because of the stresses and strains of our working
lives. Leisure activities can help to alleviate these everyday anxieties
and are proven to contribute to a healthier and happier lifestyle - and
there is so much to see and do in the Borough of Wigan and surrounding area!
Whether
it be a visit to one of our leisure and sports centres, or a gentle stroll
around some of our two thousand acres of green space and seventeen parks,
to visiting some of our famous attractions like Wigan Pier, Haigh Hall and
its plantations, or taking in a play or musical, or simply letting your
hair down in one of our many pubs, clubs and nightspots - there really is
something for everyone.
Don't miss out on the benefits leisure
activities can give you!
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Events & Activities
You can find out about all kinds of current events and activities
happening near you by checking out our What's On guide. The guide
features extensive listings covering everything from arts classes to
martial arts, from bird spotting to spotting a bargain at a flea market,
to sitting comfortably to watch a play, a musical or special one-off shows
around your area.
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Parks & Countryside Events
With large areas of green spaces and some stunning scenery, the
Borough of Wigan is perfect for taking country walks and rambles or for
discovering beautiful woodland, lakes and canals. See our
Green Spaces Events to see how many activities and ideas we have to cater especially
for you outdoor types.
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Allotments
Information about the Statutory Allotment
sites that the Trust manage.
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Parks
In addition to our countryside, we have many parks and recreational
areas for you to enjoy.
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Haigh Hall & Country Park
Set in two hundred and fifty
acres of picturesque park and woodland with magnificent views across the
Douglas Valley to the Welsh Hills, and featuring spacious conference rooms
and banquet halls, Haigh Country Park and Haigh Hall are wonderful places
for business or pleasure. There are many special activities taking place
throughout the year, making any visit to Haigh Country Park a memorable
one for all the family.
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Biodiversity
Biological diversity, or, biodiversity for short, is the name given to
the variety of living things, the places where they live and how they
work together.
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Grounds Maintenance
Grounds Maintenance provide a whole range of services to local
authority, educational and private sector clients. Established in 1989,
the Grounds Maintenance Service now operates as a commercial division of
Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust.
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Leisure
Venues
We have five leisure venues spread throughout the area. Not only do
all the leisure venues play host to some great entertainment plus local clubs
and societies, they are also available for public hire and are ideally
suited to all occasions.
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Misty Morning in Haigh
Relaxing walk near Pennington Flash,
Leigh
Winter canal-side scene at Appley Bridge
Photograph courtesy John Higham
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