Family-Friendly Hotels in Wigan, England

Where should we stay in Wigan?

The culturally rich destination of Wigan is a good choice if you've been thinking about a trip with your children. The entertainment, golfing and football games are just some of the things that make this a good destination for family holidays. Arrange a flight into Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon), which is located 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from the city centre. When you're thinking about where you should stay in Wigan, you might want to consider one of the 6 child-friendly hotels and other types of accommodation here.

Families on holiday have good things to say about these types of accommodation:

Bay Horse Hotel – Offers a restaurant, free parking and free WiFi. Guests like the overall comfort and helpful staff at this 3-star inn.

Mercure Wigan Oak Hotel – Features a restaurant, free parking and free WiFi. The central location and helpful staff make this 3-star hotel popular with guests.

Platt Lane Service Apartment – Offers in-room kitchens, laundry facilities and free WiFi. This apartment is rated 3 stars.

The Wrightington Hotel & Country Club – Features an indoor pool, a restaurant and free parking. The overall comfort and central location make this 3-star hotel popular with guests.

When should we visit Wigan?

You're likely hoping for good weather for your family holiday. You can use this information to plan when to grab the children and head to Wigan.

• Hottest months: July, August, June and September, with an average temperature of 18°F
• Coldest months: January, February, December and March, with an average temperature of 2°F
• Driest months: April, May, June and July, with an average rainfall of 2 inches
• Rainiest months: September, November, October and January, with an average rainfall of 3 inches

What should we see and do in Wigan?

While you are visiting Wigan, you may want to round up the youngsters and make time to see interesting attractions such as DW Stadium and Museum of Wigan Life. Make sure that you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area such as The Rock, Old Trafford and Manchester Arena.

• Cultural attractions
• Golfing
• Sports
• Historical sites
• Countryside
• Entertainment

Getting around Wigan

If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Manchester Wigan Wallgate Station, Wigan North Western Station or Manchester Wigan North Western Station. Wigan might not have many public transport options to choose from so consider renting a car to explore the city.