Wigan may just be down the road from the bright lights of Manchester and Liverpool, but there is plenty to see and do right here.
From beautiful scenery at Haigh Woodland Park and Fairy Glen to high-adrenaline action at Three Sisters Race Circuit and interesting exhibitions at the Museum of Wigan Life, there is something for everyone.
These are the 12 best attractions in Wigan, ranked by traveller favourites, according to travel website Trip Advisor.
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Haigh Woodland Park was rated as Wigan's top attraction, scoring 4.3 out of five from 803 reviews Photo: Michelle Adamson
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Fairy Glen, in Appley Bridge, was rated 4.3 out of five from 231 reviews Photo: Michelle Adamson
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The Old Courts in Wigan was rated 4.7 out of five from 285 reviews Photo: Submitted