And with the warmer weather kicking in, there is an abundance of places to visit and activities to enjoy in the borough.
To save you a bit of leg work searching, we’ve put together a list of nine suggestions – most are healthy and some of them are free too!
1. Haigh Woodland Park
A visit to Haigh Woodland Park is always fun during half term. They are also hosting an event Minibeast Hunt & Clay Creatures on Monday May 29. Photo: submit
2. Three Sisters
The Three Sisters is another great outdoor space within the borough. Photo: submit
3. Swimming at Wigan Life Centre
The timetable for swimming lessons and bookings can be found on the Wigan Council website. Photo: submit
4. Cinema
Both Super Mario and The Little Mermaid have numerous showings over the half term. Photo: submit