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3About Wigan
Wigan lies 20 miles northwest of Manchester, easily reached via M6 Junction 25 or the A49 through Warrington. The M58 provides quick access to Liverpool, whilst local routes like the A577 serve St. Helens and surrounding areas. Two railway stations handle Virgin Trains to London and local Northern Rail services. The town's defining feature is the distinctive Haigh Hall tower, standing 1,000 feet tall and visible from the M6.
Where is Wigan on the map?
Wigan is in England, at 53.543, -2.637 - about 9 km south-east of Appley Bridge.
How far is Wigan from where I am?
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EV Chargers in Wigan
- 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan300 kW
- Hawkley Brook Trading Estate Worthington Way, Wigan150 kW
- Mossy Lea Road, Wigan150 kW
- Back Lane, Wigan120 kW
- 15 Doolan Crescent, Wigan50 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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2Race a karting track in Wigan
Race a karting track generated from the real streets of Wigan.
Hindley RacewayEasyPlay a pub crawl round in Wigan
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Wigan. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Wigan?
The closest airport to Wigan is Manchester Airport, 44 km (about 37 min by car). Other airports nearby: Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
