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Wigan (/ ˈwɪɡən / WIG-ən) is a town in Greater Manchester, England, on the River Douglas. The town is midway between the two cities of Manchester, 16 miles (25.7 km) to the south-east, and Liverpool, 17 miles (27 km) to the south-west. It is the largest settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan and is its administrative centre.
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May 1, 2023 · 15 Best Things to Do in Wigan (Greater Manchester, England) Written by Alex Bird. Updated on May 1, 2023. Our travel recommendations are based on our personal experiences and research, written by locals and travel experts with deep familiarity with the destination. When you book a hotel or tour that we link to, we may earn a commission.
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The Metropolitan Borough of Wigan is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England. It is named after its largest town, Wigan but covers a far larger area which includes the towns of Atherton, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Golborne, Hindley, Ince-in-Makerfield, Leigh and Tyldesley.
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Wigan is a large town in Greater Manchester, roughly halfway between Manchester and Liverpool. It expanded rapidly in the Industrial Revolution and became a major mill town and coal mining area. By the late 19th century there were more than 1,000 pit shafts within five miles of the town centre.
