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04/06/2026

Looking for something to do this Saturday? Pop down to Wigan Markets for a mooch at their Craft Fair Market! 🛍️

28/05/2026

06/05/2026

🇬🇧 VE Day Commemoration – Friday 8th May
This Friday we commemorate the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
A two‑minute silence will be observed at 11am at The Cenotaph, All Saints’ Church, Bishopgate, Wigan, as part of a commemoration event taking place from 10.45am–11.15am.
Residents are welcome to attend and pay their respects as we remember and honour those who served and sacrificed.

16/04/2026

Young people who have been part of a year-long art project have been to see their finished work on show at Wigan Museum this week.

Young people from Leigh based youth group, Global Friends, worked on a project led by artist, Sahjan Kooner, using clay modelling, 3D scanning and storyboarding to imagine their ‘dream museum of the future’ inspired by historical objects from Wigan Museum.

Visitors to the museum can now see the young people’s work, titled, 'The Zone of Ghosts', and presented as both physical models and an interactive storytelling game.

Gift, 17, went along this week to see her finished artwork.

She said,
“The project was sometimes hard work but always fun and I am so proud to see my own work on display in a museum! I’m looking forward to bringing my family and friends back to see it too and I’d love to create more art in the future.”

Artist Sahjan joined the group on their visit to Wigan Museum.

They added,
“It’s been wonderful to have the time and space to work with this group of young people, to watch them think and imagine and really have agency in this project.

“Young people have a beautiful ability to tell stories, but their voices are often unheard so it’s lovely to see this work finished and on display for everyone to see.”

This project was produced by FACT Liverpool working in partnership with Wigan Museum and funded by Art Fund. The artwork forms part of the museum’s ‘Wigan’s Voice’ exhibition, which is free to visit and on until 25 July 2026.

08/04/2026

📅Save the date the the upcoming Higham's free brass band concert in Mesnes park, full details below 👇

30/03/2026

🚶‍♀️ Good news, folks! 🚶‍♂️

The Makinson walkway off Market Street is back open! 🎉

You can now stroll straight through again with easy access to Market Street.

Thanks for bearing with us while it was closed!

23/03/2026

Wigan Live Festival is back in Wigan town centre this Saturday!

Get ready for a bumper day of live music, from some amazing local talent at venues including Kawa’s coffee and wine bar, The Boulevard - Wigan, Bailiff Bar, Feast at The Mills and many more.

Follow them for full details.

Wigan Live is part of Wigan Arts Festival, a multi-arts programme brought to you by The Old Courts, that showcases the very best of the arts and culture from around Wigan Borough.

18/03/2026

👏A big shout out to Wigan Arts Festival for a fantastic launch, of what is sure to be a great and creative festival across Wigan.

The Open exhibition is live now at Pier 4 Pier, but there is lots more to see and do. Events taking place include music and spoken word gigs, art installations and exhibitions, drawing, pottery and crafts, a panto and so much more!

Follow them and check out their website 👇for full details on all events taking place between now and March 31st.

05/03/2026

28/02/2026

✨The big reveal!

The scaffolding at Plantation Gates has now been removed, revealing the beautifully restored archway and Lodges in all their glory!

👷 The works form part of Haigh Hall's wider regeneration project, with plans to transform the inside of the hall into an art gallery, hospitality space and rooftop bar, as well as revamps to Plantation Gates, Bothy Yard, and the much-loved woodland railway

The team is on track to open up Plantation Gates space this summer, when everyone will be invited to explore a brand-new art installation in one lodge and a fresh visitor information centre in the other.

✨The confirmed opening dates will be confirmed shortly - follow Haigh Woodland Park to make sure you don't miss an update!

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Credit to: RossLee, Purcell, Curtins, Greenwoods, Greenways, Plincke.