Living & Working in Wigan
Wigan is perfectly placed for all you leisure and pleasure needs. Located 17 miles from both Liverpool and Manchester, it’s just 45 minutes from Blackpool and Southport and just an hour from the delights of the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District. |
But what of the Borough itself? In recent years it has been transformed by inward investment to become a place of unique attraction. You can take in the acclaimed Wigan Pier Experience, watch the horse racing at Haydock Park, try a spot of fishing at the reservoir, or take part in one of the many cultural events including the world famous Wigan International Jazz Festival.
Wigan town centre has a lively concoction of cabaret clubs, bars and restaurants, Edwardian shopping arcades and busy markets. The Borough offers plenty of affordable, attractive housing. Our crime levels are the lowest in the county and our schools received one of the best OFSTED reports of any education authority. |
