Family Activities

As well as specific activities for adults and young people, there is so much that families can do together.

Wigan has the Lifestyle scheme. Why not go as a family and enjoy some quality time in a swimming pool or gym?

There are parks and countryside dotted about the borough - great places for exploring your local environment and best of all, walking is free! As well as enjoying the natural habitat, there is a programme of events in the parks throughout the year.

There are cycling schemes in place through the Active Living programme, specifically for families. Bikes, trikes and helmets can be hired free of charge, and the rides are all free and take place on traffic free routes.

For events across the borough, we have our comprehensive What’s On guide. The guide is a listing of events in the borough and includes opportunities from agencies and organisations for getting active as a family.

Finally, Change 4 Life is a national initiative with the same aims as SHAPE – to get your family to live healthier lives. The initiative has loads of ideas on how to get active as a family, as well as healthy eating tips. Register online to receive free info.