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Astley Green Colliery Museum
On the edge of Chat Moss, in an area once full of collieries, lies the picturesque village of Astley Green. In the heart of the village stands Astley Green Colliery Museum which houses Lancashire's only surviving headgear and engine house, both of which now have…
- Name
- Red Rose Steam Society
- Address
- Astley Green Colliery MuseumTyldesleyMANCHESTERM29 7JB
Home Library Service
We know that some of our customers are housebound and so may be unable to access the library service. To help these customers we are now working in partnership with Wigan and Leigh Pensioners Link to offer the ‘Books and more’ service. It's being piloted…
- Name
- Leigh Library
- Address
- Civic SquareLeighLancashireWN7 1EB
Libraries in the Wigan Borough
Libraries in the borough of Wigan can offer you a wide range of services to meet both your educational and leisure needs. In all libraries you will find a huge selection of books on all kinds of subjects, as well as compact discs, videos, talking…

Museum of Wigan Life
Discover the people and places of Wigan Borough both past and present at the Museum of Wigan Life. We have lively displays on everything from sport and world war to music and festivals in Wigan, Leigh and across the borough. For full details please select…
- Address
- Library StreetWIGANWN1 1NU
Trencherfield Mill Engine
Trencherfield Mill Steam Engine is one of the largest and finest working examples of its type. Built over 100 years ago, this mammoth metal powerhouse was regarded as a feat of industrial engineering. Churning out a massive 2,500 horse power to feed the ever hungry…
- Name
- Wigan Pier Quarter
- Address
- Heritage WayWiganWIGANLANCASHIREWN3 4EF
What's On - Libraries
Here you can find out what is happing at all your local libraries, from arts and crafts, rhyme time to reading groups there is something for everyone. Select the link provided to find out more.