Welcome to Wigan Pier - a proud past and a very exciting future!

Situated on the banks of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, Wigan Pier is one of the north west's favourite visitor attractions.

At the heart of The Wigan Pier Experience is The Way We Were, an authentic recreation of life in the 1900s for the people of Wigan and surrounding Lancashire. Witness the Victorian way of life - from schooldays through to work and play. You can experience life below ground at the coalface; see how the famous Lancashire pit brow lasses lived and feel the horrors of the Maypole Colliery disaster. In the ever-popular Victorian schoolroom you can also experience the rigours of a strict Victorian education.

No visit to Wigan Pier would be complete without seeing the Trencherfield Mill Engine in action. Our Engine is the world's largest original working mill steam Engine and is located in its original setting, which has recently been restored to its former glory. The Engine is accompanied by a fun, educational and exciting audio-visual show, which tells the story of the Engine's life at Trencherfield Mill from 1907 to the present day.

Bringing both the attractions to life is the Wigan Pier Theatre Company with dramatic performances around various settings.

Additional on-site attractions include the small gift shop selling souvenirs and mementoes of your day out at Wigan Pier, boat trips along the Leeds-Liverpool canal, walks in the grounds and a regular programme of events. An entertaining and educational day out!

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