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Local attractions include the famous Wigan Pier, Haigh Hall Country Park, The Wigan Heritage Museum, Haydock Race Course and the world famous Jazz Festival which is held every July. Here are a few related links to ammenities and attractions in the North-West and local area.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool is approximately 40minutes away from Wigan Town Centre, and one of the main reasons to visit the seaside town is it's World famous Pleasure Beach. With the country's tallest rollercoaster, 'The Big One' and a whole range of rides, shows and attractions it really is a full day out whatever the weather.
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
Camelot Theme Park
Situated just off the M6, Camelot is a fun theme park with some intense rides including the new 'Knightmare'.
www.camelotthemepark.co.uk
Gullivers World
Especially for the little ones, Gullivers is a family day out with rides, attractions and adventure!
www.gulliversfun.co.uk
Haigh Hall Country Park
Haigh Hall and Country Park is an enjoyable day out with something for everyone. Explore and enjoy the stunning parkland, woodland and plantations. There is no entrance fee to get into the park.
Visit the website here
Haydock Race Course
Haydock Park is the North West's premier dual purpose racecourse located half way between Liverpool and Manchester, just off junction 23 of the M6 motorway.
www.haydock-park.co.uk
Lancashire Tourism
There's a whole range of things to do in the Lancashire area, and here's a site where you can get all the information you'll need to plan your stay.
www.visitlancashire.com
Wigan Interntational Jazz Festival
An annual event which brings together the best in Jazz
Visit the website here for more information
Wigan Pier
Situated on the banks of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, Wigan Pier is one of the north west’s favourite visitor attractions. At the heart of The Wigan Pier Experience is The Way We Were, an authentic recreation of life in the 1900s for the people of Wigan and surrounding Lancashire. Witness the Victorian way of life – from schooldays through to work and play.
Visit the website here for more information
