National Playday returns to Wigan borough with a whole host of free activities on offer

Wigan Council is teaming up with community partners to make the annual celebration of play a day to remember.

In addition to a free family fun day at Pennington Flash on Wednesday, a host of community-run events will be available across the borough.

This year’s theme is “Play – here, there, everywhere!” focussing on creating opportunities for children and young people.

The Pennington Flash event is taking place between 11am and 3pm and includes an inflatable assault course, climbing wall, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, family bike rides and more.

More community events are being supported by the council’s Holiday Activities and Food programme, with people encouraged to check the full schedule here.

Council leader Coun Nazia Rehman said: “National Playday is always a big date in our calendar here in Wigan borough and this year is going to be extra special.

“Creating opportunities for young people is an integral part of our Progress With Unity approach and we can’t wait to welcome thousands of families to all the venues during the summer holidays.

“Helping our residents through cost-of-living pressures has also been at the forefront of our minds through our Here For You campaign and these events are free to enter, so please turn up and join in the fun.”

Coun Chris Ready, cabinet portfolio holder for communities and neighbourhoods, said: “We’re proud of our community connections here in Wigan borough and National Playday is a great way to showcase what’s going on not just this week, but all year round.”