Borsdane Wood is Wigan's first Local Nature Reserve filled with wildlife, flowers and trees are all protected so people can enjoy them all year round. There is a footpath running the whole length with benches to sit on and simply take it all in at…
At the end of Hindley Mill LaneHindleyWIGANWN2 4BT
Over 30 years ago this wood was an active coal mine with vast spoil heaps bordering the local houses. The 130 hectare woodland has since been dramatically landscaped to create open spaces, wildflower meadows and great views across the borough to Winter Hill, Astley Green…
This is one of over 1,000 woods across the UK cared for by the Woodland Trust. Crawfords wood occupies 49.5 acres of land and on the west side of the village of Aspull and the site is mostly flat. Crawford's wood trees was planted in…
Firs Park was developed from wastelands in 1921. The land and park were a gift to the local community from Sir John Holden of Tunnicliffe and Hampson, owners of the Firs Mills. The 15 acre park has retains its original layout. Features include an outdoor…
We meet Thursdays and Saturdays 9am-12pm at Golborne library (weather permitting). We are a group of volunteers maintaining 6 pocket gardens in Golborne Centre including the heritage site known as Peter Kane Square, the front and rear of Golborne Library, Tanners Lane Embankment and the…
Facilities include: Haigh Hall Venue Nature trails and Woodlands Craft Gallery which holds craft classes Playground for children of all ages Crazy Golf Adventure Activities are available for groups through the Wardens Conservation Task Days Haigh Hall Golf Complex Haigh High Ropes Kitchen Courtyard Open…
Jubilee Park on the way to Ashton is one of the most beautiful and well kept small parks in the borough. Facilities include a pavilion and toilets, tennis and basket ball courts, grass pitches play areas, woodland area and a formal flower park.
Kirkless Wood lies to the north west of the village of Pennington Green near Wigan, Greater Manchester. The site was acquired and planted by the Woodland Trust in 1997. The woodland extends existing secondary woodland known as Woodshaw Ruck, which is owned by Wigan Metropolitan…
This is one of over 1,000 woods across the UK cared for by the Woodland Trust. Lady Mabel's Wood is a 65 acre woodland close to the centre of Wigan and next to Haigh Hall Country Park. The site came into Woodland Trust ownership in…
The Leyland Park is a beautiful and well kept small park with facilities including playing fields, playground, bandstand, tennis courts and football pitches.