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Public art & sculpture Β· North West England

The Wheel

In or near Haigh.

The Wheel β€” Public artwork (installation).

The Wheel, public art & sculpture in North West England

Wikimedia Commons contributors β€” see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wigan Wallgate Β· 0.4 km

About

The Wheel is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (installation).". Coordinates: 53.5483Β°, -2.6349Β°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

The Wheel is located in Wigan, an unparished area of North-West England. This structure serves as a notable landmark in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.5483, -2.6349
District
Wigan
Parish
Wigan, unparished area
Postcode
WN1 1SE
Parliamentary constituency
Wigan
Nearest railway station
Wigan Wallgate β€” 0.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Gate House Entrance to Wigan Hall - geograph.org.uk - 3583757πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· North West England

Wigan and Leigh College

Wigan and Leigh College β€” a school heritage in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— wigan-leigh.ac.uk
Wigan, Mesnes Park - geograph.org.uk - 3297340πŸ“· 3

Galleries Β· North West England

Drumcroon Gallery

Drumcroon Gallery β€” a gallery in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— historicengland.org.uk
All Saints' Church, WiganπŸ“· 4

Abbeys & priories Β· North West England

All Saints' Church, Wigan

All Saints' Church, Wigan β€” church in Wallgate, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— wiganparishchurch.org
Memorial to Thomas Woodcock - geograph.org.uk - 5357848πŸ“· 4

Cathedrals Β· North West England

All Saints' Church, Wigan

All Saints' Church, Wigan is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— wiganparishchurch.org
Frog Lane BridgeπŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· North West England

Frog Lane Bridge

Frog Lane Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
Coops Factory, Dorning Street - geograph.org.uk - 7517450πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· North West England

Boundary wall and two archways to west and south sides of churchyard of Church of All Saints

Boundary wall and two archways to west and south sides of churchyard of Church of All Saints β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•

Where to eat & stay near The Wheel

Places to stay

Footpath on the west side of Worthington Lakes - geograph.org.uk - 4757104πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· North West England

Kilhey Court

Kilhey Court β€” a hotel in england north west.

New housing at Hilton House - geograph.org.uk - 7719959πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North West England

Bolton Georgian House Hotel

Bolton Georgian House Hotel β€” a hotel in england north west.

β†— mercurebolton.co.uk
Railway Hotel - Atherton - geograph.org.uk - 2724816πŸ“· 4

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Ella View Lodge

Ella View Lodge β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Railway Hotel - Atherton - geograph.org.uk - 2724816πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Fairview Caravan Park

Fairview Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Leigh - Pentecostal Church - geograph.org.uk - 4200548πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North West England

Riverside Project

Riverside Project β€” a hostel in england west midlands.

β†— homeless.org.uk
Lower Rivington Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 4821420πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Home Farm Caravan Site

Home Farm Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Places to eat & drink

Wigan war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 8326867πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Dog and Partridge

Dog and Partridge in England North West, United Kingdom.

Face of Wigan - geograph.org.uk - 2715720πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

John Bull Chop House

John Bull Chop House β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

FreeπŸ•
Alley Between Water Street and Standishgate - geograph.org.uk - 3927230πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Whitesmiths Arms

The Whitesmiths Arms in England North West, United Kingdom.

β†— ovg.org.uk
Standishgate in Wigan - geograph.org.uk - 5818760πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Royal Oak Hotel

Royal Oak Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.

The Swan and Railway, Wallgate, Wigan - geograph.org.uk - 7516615πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Q26664383

Q26664383 in England North West, United Kingdom.

Free↗ swanandrailwayhotelwigan.co.uk
Norfolk Street, Wigan - geograph.org.uk - 5239103πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Pagefield Hotel

The Pagefield Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Public art & sculpture Β· North West England

Anyone Who Has a Heart

Anyone Who Has a Heart β€” Public artwork (sculpture).

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Archimedes' Eureka Moment - geograph.org.uk - 2970924πŸ“· 3

Public art & sculpture Β· North West England

Generation of Possibilities

Generation of Possibilities β€” Public artwork (sculpture) by Paul Frank Lewthwaite.

Inhuman barriers - geograph.org.uk - 7186969πŸ“· 3

Public art & sculpture Β· North West England

Inhuman barriers

Inhuman barriers β€” Public artwork (mural) by Never Crew.

Free
James FraserπŸ“· 3

Public art & sculpture Β· North West England

James Fraser

James Fraser β€” Public artwork (statue) by Thomas Woolner.

Free

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Wheel?
The Wheel is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN1 1SE), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
What is The Wheel?
The Wheel β€” Public artwork (installation).
How do I get to The Wheel?
The nearest railway station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN1 1SE.
How do I get to The Wheel?
The nearest railway station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN1 1SE.