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Gerrumonside! The passion of rugby league past, present and future
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Wigan Borough has a wide variety of venues and visitor attractions and is host to local, national and international events. From amazing parks and open spaces to world class sporting and cultural programmes our borough has something to offer everyone. Visit Wigan is your portal to a great experience in our borough and we hope to host you soon for a great day out!
UEFA Women's EURO 2022 England
There’s still lots to see and do to celebrate the UEFA Women's Euros 2022 tournament across Wigan Borough over the summer. View the full line-up of events and exhibitions Visit Wigan.
Wigan Pride
Wigan Pride promotes and celebrates equality and diversity by bringing together arts, music, street parade and positive messages at a big annual event in Wigan. The parade is an opportunity for you to get involved with Wigan’s most successful LGBTQ+ event. Join the hundreds of people marching proudly together through the town and thousands of supporters cheering us along the way.
When: Saturday 13th August
Venue: Wigan Town Centre
Cost: Free
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Rugby League World Cup
In a breakthrough moment for Rugby League, the men's, women's and wheelchair games will come together for the first time on the sport's biggest stage. The England 2021 tournament will now take place in October-November 2022 and Wigan and Leigh are proud to be hosting a number of fixtures.
When: Saturday 15th October to Saturday 19th November 2022
Venue: Leigh Sports Village and DW Stadium
Cost: RLWC2021 will be inclusive, accessible and affordable with ticket prices starting at £2.21 for concessions and £10 for adults. More than 80 per cent of tickets are priced below £50 and a family of four can attend a match during half-term for just £35.
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Wigan and Leigh Exhibition
An amazing new family-friendly exhibition at Leigh Town Hall showcases the astonishing stories that make up the local history of the borough. There is lots to explore, from stories from Miss Weeton’s diaries of Wigan life in the 17th Century, to Leigh’s First World War Victoria Cross recipient; Alfred Wilkinson.
When: Every Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Wigan and Leigh, Leigh Town Hall, Civic Square, Leigh, WN7 1DY
Cost: Free
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Gerrumonside! The passion of rugby league past, present and future
Visitors will experience new large scale dynamic displays, a programme of talks and events, and regular family-friendly activities. There is also dedicated space to relax, sit and watch old game footage, enjoy spending time with others and sharing memories and stories. Themes of the exhibition will range from the history of the game and the sport’s link to the identity of Wigan and Leigh, to the women’s game, disability rugby and grassroots and amateur clubs.
When: Now until 19th November 2022, Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Museum of Wigan Life, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1NU
Cost: Free
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For more events in Wigan Borough visit our Facebook page or view our What's On guides below:
Our summer what’s on guide for a wide variety of events for all the family.
Our culture guide for Wigan Borough, which includes lots of activities and events at The Museum of Wigan Life, The Wigan & Leigh Archives and The Turnpike Gallery.
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