Nine things to do with the family in Wigan during this half-term

By Matt Pennington

Published 22nd Oct 2023, 12:30 BST

As schools break up for the first half-term of the academic year, many will be looking for things to do to keep the children entertained.

To save you a bit of leg work searching, we’ve put together a list of nine suggestions for the family.

The Turnpike Gallery in Leigh have a range of activities on offer throughout half term

1. Turnpike Gallery

The Turnpike Gallery in Leigh have a range of activities on offer throughout half term Photo: MA

A sports camp will be held at Leigh Cricket Club from Monday October 23 to Friday October 27, tickets can be booked online and there are morning and afternoon sessions available

2. Leigh Cricket Club

A sports camp will be held at Leigh Cricket Club from Monday October 23 to Friday October 27, tickets can be booked online and there are morning and afternoon sessions available Photo: submit

There are a number of pumpkin patches in and around Wigan to prepare for Hallowe'en

3. Pumpkin Picking

There are a number of pumpkin patches in and around Wigan to prepare for Hallowe'en Photo: submit

The last Haigh Foodie Friday of the year will be held at Haigh Woodland Park on Friday October 27 from 6pm

4. Haigh Foodie Friday

The last Haigh Foodie Friday of the year will be held at Haigh Woodland Park on Friday October 27 from 6pm Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson