The towns of Wigan and Leigh are situated in the North West of England between Liverpool and Manchester. The area is convenient for motorways and Wigan is on the main north/south rail network. The international airports of Manchester and Liverpool are also close by. There is good public transport to nearby cities and throughout the borough.

The borough of Wigan has a surprising mixture of character, history and heritage.  Its coal mining history remains with several former colliery sites being redeveloped to inject new life in both housing and industry.

Out and About
The town of Wigan is home to the Grand Arcade, which offers a fabulous line-up of major retail stores. For those wanting a more peaceful retreat, Mesnes Park is located between the two Wigan Campus buildings. 

Interested in Sport?
Wigan and Leigh have excellent sports facilities - whether you are a spectator or a participant you will be able to follow your sporting interests during your time at the College. Just about every sport is played somewhere in the area. The 25,000 capacity DW Stadium is home to premiership football team Wigan Athletic and Rugby League’s Wigan Warriors.

In Leigh the £83m Leigh Sports Village was opened by Her Majesty the Queen, providing multi-purpose sports facilities and is home to Leigh Centurions Rugby League, Leigh Genesis FC and many other local sports teams.  World famous sporting venues such as Manchester United FC and Liverpool Football Club are within easy reach.  Lancashire Cricket Club is also accessible and about 45 minutes away.

If you are a lover of the outdoors, the Wigan area is blessed with some beautiful countryside and has some delightful waterways, woodlands and nature reserves to explore and enjoy. The local Council organises a wide range of wildlife/nature activities and events for the public that you can take part in and learn all about the area’s rich natural diversity.