Wigan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Wigan is a popular place for visitors to Manchester. It is part of bustling metropolis that is home to over 318,00 inhabitants. Wigan lies 17 miles (27 kilometers) from Manchester’s city centre. If you are flying in, Wigan is 17 miles (27 kilometers) from John Lennon Airport.

Many of Manchester’s key attractions are located near to Wigan, so it is a popular place to stay or visit on a day trip. Two of the most interesting places to explore are the marvelous Wigan Pier and the remarkable St. Helens' World of Glass. Also worth checking out are Sherdley Park and the Astley Green Colliery Museum.

Come see local sporting heroes, the Wigan Warriors, do battle in the nearby DW Stadium. On game days follow the river of red and white, to the stadium, then after the final siren sounds, join fellow sports lovers in the nearby pubs and relive the action over a friendly drink or two.

Finding somewhere suitable to stay close to Wigan couldn’t be easier. For a good night’s sleep check out the Holiday Inn Bolton Centre, the Chalon Court Hotel, St Helens, and the popular Park Inn by Radisson Leigh.

Where to stay in Wigan

Ashton in Makerfield

Visitors to Ashton in Makerfield enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Three Sisters Racing Circuit is worth a stop.

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Billinge

Though Billinge may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Haydock Racecourse and Haydock Park Racecourse.

Billinge
Britannia Hotel Manchester
Britannia Hotel Manchester
3 out of 5
35 Portland Street, Manchester, England
The price is ₹2,972 per night from 28 May to 29 May
₹2,972
per night
28 May - 29 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
5.8/10 (2,056 reviews)
"Good location, it was abit dated but was clean."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Britannia Hotel Manchester
Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
4 out of 5
260 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, England
The price is ₹6,955 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹6,955
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (940 reviews)
"Hotel is nice but had the smallest window. AC/heating was all not in English but managed to set it but did seem to make any difference"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
Britannia Sachas Hotel
Britannia Sachas Hotel
3 out of 5
Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, England
The price is ₹2,972 per night from 21 May to 22 May
₹2,972
per night
21 May - 22 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
6/10 (1,217 reviews)
Perfect Locaation
"I had booked a room without a window and upgraded. It was a lovely large double aspect room. The noise from the road both traffic and construction work was fierce. I will return but will ensure I have a room without a window. It will be quieter and I will get sleep. Breakfast was okay. Orange juice ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Britannia Sachas Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Whitworth Locke
Whitworth Locke
4 out of 5
74 Princess St., Manchester, England
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (843 reviews)
"Great place to stay, super friendly staff, a fun hipster hub in center of town with lots of activities and socializing downstairs with both a friendly bar and various hanging out spots. Near thr gay neighborhood is a bonus! Everything very new. We had a nice kitchen and washer dryer. Just one thing: ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Whitworth Locke
Staycity Aparthotels, Liverpool, Waterfront
Staycity Aparthotels, Liverpool, Waterfront
3.5 out of 5
25 Drury Lane, Corn Exchange, Liverpool, England
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,191 reviews)
"Friendly staff, lovely couple of perks in the room with Nespresso etc."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Staycity Aparthotels, Liverpool, Waterfront
Native Manchester
Native Manchester
4.5 out of 5
51 Ducie Street, Manchester, England
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (548 reviews)
"Excellent room. Great vibe. Good space for working or socialising. Excellent bar."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Native Manchester
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Wigan

3.7
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
12
" "5 - Excellent 14.285714285714286%
4 - Good
41
" "4 - Good 48.80952380952381%
3 - Okay
25
" "3 - Okay 29.761904761904763%
2 - Disappointing
2
" "2 - Disappointing 2.380952380952381%
1 - Terrible
4
" "1 - Terrible 4.761904761904762%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
15 Mar 2020

Sorry didn't see Wigan, I was there for hospital visits

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
10 Mar 2020

We were visiting for a family funeral did not have time to explore the area

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
18 Oct 2019

There’s a great pub over the road from the hotel where the staff seem to have had a touch of training and customer service unlike the staff at Britannia hotel Wigan

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
15 Sep 2019

Wigan looked a reasonable town the part I saw and woukd come back to visit it more but definitely not the hotel.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
12 Sep 2019

Went to Haydock Park race meeting.Brilliant. Food and service excellent and staff extremely friendly and helpful.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
7 Sep 2019

We were visiting relative in hospital.

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