Piers · North West England
The Orwell at Wigan Pier
In or near Haigh.
The Orwell at Wigan Pier — a pier in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Mat Fascione — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Wigan North Western · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Orwell at Wigan Pier is a pier located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2023
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
The Bridge Warehouse at the east end of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal Basin is a listed building of historical significance. Originally built in 1777 for the Leeds-Liverpool Canal Company, it has been repurposed as offices while retaining its architectural features.
From the Wikipedia article
Wigan Pier is an area around the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, south-west of the town centre. The name has humorous or ironic connotations since it conjures an image of a seaside pleasure pier, whereas Wigan is inland and a traditionally industrial town.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.5421, -2.6399
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN3 4AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wigan
- Nearest railway station
- Wigan North Western — 0.5 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/36938179 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Orwell at Wigan Pier (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Orwell at Wigan Pier?
- The Orwell at Wigan Pier is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN3 4AL), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is The Orwell at Wigan Pier?
- The Orwell at Wigan Pier — a pier in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Orwell at Wigan Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Wigan North Western, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN3 4AL.
- Is The Orwell at Wigan Pier free to visit?
- Yes, The Orwell at Wigan Pier is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Orwell at Wigan Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Wigan North Western, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN3 4AL.