Public art & sculpture · North West England
The Face of Wigan
In or near Haigh.
The Face of Wigan — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wigan Wallgate · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Face of Wigan is a public art located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Face of Wigan is a public art installation located in North-West England. It features a large, stylised representation of a human face, symbolising the identity of the town. The artwork contributes to the local cultural landscape and reflects Wigan's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5460, -2.6306
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN1 1PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wigan
- Nearest railway station
- Wigan Wallgate — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/5444475523 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Face of Wigan?
- The Face of Wigan is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN1 1PQ), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is The Face of Wigan?
- The Face of Wigan — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Face of Wigan?
- The nearest railway station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN1 1PQ.
- Is The Face of Wigan free to visit?
- Yes, The Face of Wigan is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Face of Wigan?
- The nearest railway station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN1 1PQ.