Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads
Sun 1 Nov · 10:30
St Stephen's Church
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The Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads will take place on 25 October 2026, starting at St Stephen's Church in Wigan. Led by local historian Jim Meehan, the two-mile walk will explore significant historical sites and events in the area.
Join local historian Jim Meehan for a guided tour - Railways, Rivers and Roundheads. The walk is packed with history covering 2 miles.
The walk involves some steep climbs as well as negotiating steep steps. Please keep this in mind before booking.
Railways, Rivers and Roundheads
A guided two miles tour (taking around two hours) around Whelley, Haigh Plantations, the Douglas Valley Bottling Wood which is packed with local history!!!
See the church built in two halves, the shortest-lived railway station, Roger Bradshaigh’s 400-year-old triumph of mining engineering and the site of a bloody battle between Royalists and Roundheads – and lots more!!!
This is a free activity. Voluntary cash donations can be passed to Jim on the day whcih will be donated to Wigan and Leigh Hospice.
Please meet for an 10.30am prompt start at St Stephen’s Church, Balcarres Avenue, Whelley, WN13UT. There is free on-street parking. The walk will start and finish here.
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Frequently asked questions
Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads takes place on Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 10:30.
Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads is held at St Stephen's Church in Wigan (Balcarres Avenue, Wigan, WN1 3UT).
Entry to Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads is free.
The forecast for Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads is Overcast · 7°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of St Stephen's Church can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads will take place on 25 October 2026, starting at St Stephen's Church in Wigan. Led by local historian Jim Meehan, the two-mile walk will explore significant historical sites and events in the area.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Join local historian Jim Meehan for a guided tour - Railways, Rivers and Roundheads. The walk is packed with history covering 2 miles.
The walk involves some steep climbs as well as negotiating steep steps. Please keep this in mind before booking.
Railways, Rivers and Roundheads
A guided two miles tour (taking around two hours) around Whelley, Haigh Plantations, the Douglas Valley Bottling Wood which is packed with local history!!!
See the church built in two halves, the shortest-lived railway station, Roger Bradshaigh’s 400-year-old triumph of mining engineering and the site of a bloody battle between Royalists and Roundheads – and lots more!!!
This is a free activity. Voluntary cash donations can be passed to Jim on the day whcih will be donated to Wigan and Leigh Hospice.
Please meet for an 10.30am prompt start at St Stephen’s Church, Balcarres Avenue, Whelley, WN13UT. There is free on-street parking. The walk will start and finish here.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Hotels within walking distance of St Stephen's Church. Searching near Balcarres Avenue, Wigan, WN1 3UT; check-in Sunday, 1 November 2026.
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WhereSt Stephen's Church
Balcarres Avenue, Wigan, WN1 3UT
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads?
Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads takes place on Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 10:30.
Where is Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads taking place?
Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads is held at St Stephen's Church in Wigan (Balcarres Avenue, Wigan, WN1 3UT).
How much are tickets for Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads?
Entry to Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads is free.
What will the weather be like at Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads?
The forecast for Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads is Overcast · 7°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of St Stephen's Church can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads?
Tickets for Guided History Walk - Railways, Rivers & Roundheads can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Balcarres Avenue, Wigan, WN1 3UT
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