Luckily, the Wigan area is surrounded with cheap or even free places to visit.
Whether you’re looking to keep the kids occupied during the six-week break or ideas for a cheap day out, here are nine activities to enjoy and places to visit in and around the Wigan area that can be accomplished for less than a fiver per person.
1. Mesnes Park
Mesnes Park is a vast area complete with vast green space, play area, bandstand and cafe. Entry to the park is free with nearby paid parking available Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson
2. Nature Reserves
Wigan's flashes such as Three Sisters, Pennington Flash and Scotmans Flash are great for day out. Some offer water sports while others offer scenic walks and play areas. Entry is free as well as free parking Photo: NW
3. Haigh Woodland Park.
Haigh Hall is filled with activities and walks to keep kids occupied. Entry is free however you do have to pay for parking which is £4 for over 90 minutes Photo: NW
4. Swim sessions
The borough's leisure centres have plenty of swimming sessions taking place across the holidays and weekend. The most popular being the fun and floats session. A casual swimming family ticket costs £12 while a fun and floats family ticket costs £13 Photo: submit