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When a rainy day hits, you don't have to stay cooped up inside. Wigan borough offers an excellent mix of interactive family hubs, retro nostalgia, creative arts spaces, and local food destinations that keep you perfectly dry.
Here are the 10 best indoor spots across the borough to save your rainy day.
1. Northwest Computer Museum
Housed on the 4th floor of the historic Leigh Spinners Mill, this award-winning volunteer-run hub is an absolute treasure trove for retro tech enthusiasts and families. It is fully interactive, featuring over 200 working exhibits ranging from 1970s Commodore and Sinclair systems to vintage arcade machines and modern VR setups. | Paul Bramhall via Google
2. Imagine That! Wigan
Located directly within the Grand Arcade Shopping Centre, this massive family attraction spreads over three floors and features over 40 interactive learning experiences tailored for kids aged 2–10. Children can immerse themselves in realistic role-play villages (becoming firefighters, builders, or bakers) or get messy making custom slime and bath bombs in the science zones. | Google
3. FunParx Wigan
If your kids need to burn off high energy on a miserable afternoon, this all-weather indoor arena on Stadium Way is the perfect escape. It packs an extensive giant inflatable assault course, ninja-warrior style climbing equipment, and a mini arcade area right next door. | Google
4. Cotton Works
For adults and remote workers looking to escape a dreary day, this beautifully restored urban destination is one of Wigan's best new assets. The indoor hub brings together The Three Mills Beer & Ale House, artisan indoor street food vendors (Feast at the Mills), and a beautifully styled coworking space called Weave. | Google