Public art & sculpture · North West England
The Spirit of Wigan
In or near Haigh.
The Spirit of Wigan — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bryn · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Spirit 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 Spirit of Wigan is a public art installation located in North-West England. This work reflects the cultural identity and heritage of Wigan, contributing to the area's artistic landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5133, -2.6525
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN4 0BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Makerfield
- Nearest railway station
- Bryn — 1.5 km
- Official site
- velocitygb.com
Sources
- osm: node/7758175407 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Spirit of Wigan?
- The Spirit of Wigan is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN4 0BP), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is The Spirit of Wigan?
- The Spirit of Wigan — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Spirit of Wigan?
- The nearest railway station is Bryn, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN4 0BP.
- Is The Spirit of Wigan free to visit?
- Yes, The Spirit of Wigan is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Spirit of Wigan?
- The nearest railway station is Bryn, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN4 0BP.