Things to do with kids in Wigan & Leigh

Family events coming up in Wigan & Leigh

• StorytimeTue, 10 Nov 2026 · Leigh Library · Free
• Snuggle and SingTue, 10 Nov 2026 · Leigh Library · Free
• Baby Bounce and RhymeTue, 10 Nov 2026 · Skelmersdale Library · Free
• Baby MassageTue, 10 Nov 2026 · Westleigh Linked Site · Free
• Rainbow SensoryTue, 10 Nov 2026 · Westleigh Linked Site · Free
• 2 Cool 4 After SchoolTue, 10 Nov 2026 · Westleigh Linked Site · Free
• A Team Hub SEN Afterschool Play (4-7 years)Tue, 10 Nov 2026 · The A Team Hub · Free
• A Team Hub SEN Afterschool Play (8-11 years)Tue, 10 Nov 2026 · The A Team Hub · Free
• Build and PlayWed, 11 Nov 2026 · Parbold Library · Free
• Little StepsWed, 11 Nov 2026 · Skelmersdale Library · Free
• Little Memories: Explore & CreateWed, 11 Nov 2026 · Family Hub at Leigh · Free
• Namaste Baby & MeWed, 11 Nov 2026 · Westleigh Linked Site · Free

All events in Wigan & Leigh →

Comes to you in Wigan & Leigh

Entertainers, mobile services and organisers who cover Wigan & Leigh — no venue to visit, they come to you or run events near you.

• Bounce A Lot NorthwestBased in WN2 · From £50 (carnival games)
• Billy's Partytime EntertainmentsBased in PR5
• Mrs Peach Parties

Parks and playgrounds in Wigan & Leigh

• Mesnes ParkWN1 1TU · Free
• Alexandra Park WiganWN5 9BX · Free
• Jubilee ParkWN4 9BH · Free
• Pennington Hall ParkWN7 3UA · Free
• Orrell Water ParkWN5 7AT · Free
• Norley Hall Adventure PlaygroundWN5 9TU · Free

All 14 parks and playgrounds in Wigan & Leigh →

Libraries in Wigan & Leigh

• Wigan LibraryWN1 1NH · Free
• Leigh LibraryWN7 1EB · Free
• Ashton LibraryWN4 9BH · Free
• Aspull LibraryWN2 1TS · Free
• Hindley LibraryWN2 3DJ · Free
• Ince LibraryWN3 4AP · Free

All 14 libraries in Wigan & Leigh →

Soft play centres in Wigan & Leigh

• FunParx WiganWN5 0UN
• Run and Jump WiganWN3 4FN
• The Jungle SkelmersdaleWN8 8AZ · $$
• Little Buddies Play Centre and CafeWN3 4DP
• Red Robin Wacky WarehouseWN5 0UJ
• Toastie Tots Play Cafe & Toasted Coffee ShopWN5 8AG

All 10 soft play centres in Wigan & Leigh →

Cake shops and home bakers in Wigan & Leigh

• Crunch BakehouseWN6 9RS
• Fairies Cupcake Creations
• Rathbones of Upholland BakeryWN8 0EN
• The Cake BoutiqueWN4 9AU
• BecksBakes Wigan
• Fat Cow Bakes

All 10 cake shops and home bakers in Wigan & Leigh →

Skate parks in Wigan & Leigh

• Ince Skate ParkWN2 2LD
• Alexandra Skate ParkWN5 9BX
• Ashton Skate ParkWN4 9BH
• Montrose SkateparkWN5 9NG
• Banksbarn Multi-Use Games Area and Skate ParkWN8 9EX
• Birch Green Skatepark/Multi-usr games areaWN8 6RL

All 9 skate parks in Wigan & Leigh →

Leisure centres in Wigan & Leigh

• Wigan Life CentreWN1 1NJ · Mixed (some free sessions)
• Ashton Leisure CentreWN4 9TP · Mixed (some free sessions)
• Hindley Leisure CentreWN2 4LG · Mixed (some free sessions)
• Hindley PoolWN2 3QN · Mixed (some free sessions)
• Robin Park Leisure CentreWN5 0UL · Mixed (some free sessions)
• Standish Leisure CentreWN6 0XB · Mixed (some free sessions)

All 8 leisure centres in Wigan & Leigh →

Family hubs in Wigan & Leigh

• Family Hub at The MeadowsWN5 9RQ · Free
• Family Hub at Mornington RoadWN2 4LG · Free
• Family Hub at Clifton StreetWN3 5HN · Free
• Family Hub at Libraries (North)WN6 0HQ · Free
• Family Hub at LeighWN7 1XL · Free
• Eavesdale Family HubWN8 6BA · Free

Farms and farm parks in Wigan & Leigh

• AppleCast FarmWN8 7SF · £5 per family of up to 5 (includes parking). Animal feed £1 per bag.
• Greenslate Community FarmWN5 7BG · Free
• Roby Mill Farm ShopWN8 0QY · £1 per person entry (under-18-months free); wildflower jar £5

Nature walks and woods in Wigan & Leigh

• Dean WoodWN8 0QR · Free
• Fairy GlenWN8 7TG · Free
• Hunters HillWN8 0NZ · Free

Markets, fairs and shows in Wigan & Leigh

• Bolton & Deane Kennel Association ShowWN6 0PP
• Wigan Comic ConWN5 0UL
• Wigan Artisan MarketWN3 5BE · Free

Family attractions in Wigan & Leigh

• Leigh Film FactoryWN7 2LB · Adult £8, child £5 (per site film pages)
• Omniplex Cinema WiganWN5 0UJ

Ice cream and treat stops in Wigan & Leigh

• Frederick's at The Pavilion, Mesnes ParkWN1 1TU
• Little Dessert Shop WiganWN1 1LR

Museums and galleries in Wigan & Leigh

• Northwest Computer MuseumWN7 2LB · Adults £8, children £5, concessions £5; family annual memberships from £160

Bowling alleys in Wigan & Leigh

• Hollywood Bowl WiganWN3 4AG