Access Information for Visitors
Wigan Heritage Services aim to provide all sections of the community with ready access to their heritage. Our fully trained staff are on hand to help you with any questions you may have. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome at all of our service areas. We work with the National Interpretation Service to provide translation services for you. If you would prefer to communicate with us in your own language we can arrange this for you.We welcome your feedback and comments to help us to continuously improve our service. Please call us on 01942 828128 or e mail heritage@wlct.org
Museum of Wigan Life
Library Street, Wigan WN1 1NU
| Facilities |
Location |
| Ramp entry and automatic door. Push button to operate |
Library Street entrance |
| Accessible parking |
Accessible spaces at the top of Library Street. Metered parking outside the building. Town Centre multi storey car parks. |
| Lift access to Local & Family Study Area. |
Platform Lift located near Ground floor Reception, (max weight 400kgs). Staff happy to help if assistance required. |
| Lowered counter section |
Reception area, Ground Floor and at Information desk in Local & Family Study Area, First Floor |
| Accessible toilet |
Ground Floor |
| Baby Change facility |
Accessible toilet, Ground Floor |
| Hearing Loop System |
Shop/Reception area, Ground Floor and Information desk in Local & Family Study Area, First Floor |
| Magnifying software on People’s Network machines |
Local & Family Study Area, First Floor |
| ‘Look up and copy’ service |
Please see staff for information |
| Seats available in Exhibition area |
Ground Floor |
| BSL and audio described tours coming soon |
Please contact us in advance to arrange a session |
| Volunteer guides |
Subject to availability |
| Magnifiers, large print and Braille information |
Please see Reception staff |
| Portable Loop |
Please see Reception staff |
Opening Times
Monday & Tuesday 10.00am-5.00pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10.00am- 8.00pm
Friday 10.00am -5.00pm
Saturday 11.00am- 3.00pm
Sunday Closed
Contact
By telephone: 01942 828128
By fax: 01942 827645
By email: heritage@wlct.org
In writing:
Wigan Heritage Services, Museum of Wigan Life, Library Street, Wigan WN1 1NU
Trencherfield Mill Engine
Wigan Pier Quarter, Heritage Way, Wigan WN3 4EF
We are currently operating an interim service and are making every effort to ensure that we maintain visitor access.
| Facilities | Location |
| Parking | 6 Accessible parking spaces near the canal arm area at Trencherfield Mill |
| Lift access to Engine Viewing Gallery, First Floor | Situated in the Ground Floor foyer area ( 31 6” x 4’ 6”,door opening 31”). Access for one wheelchair. |
| Hearing Loop System | Engine House, First Floor |
| Courtesy wheelchairs | 3 located in the Machinery Hall, Ground Floor. Please ask a member of staff for assistance. |
| Visitor / Accessible toilet | Please see staff for assistance |
Additional Site Information
Within Trencherfield Mill are the Machinery Hall and Engine House. In the Engine House you will see the world’s largest working horizontal triple expansion Steam Engine in its original location. This area is accessible by stairs with handrails or by lift
Opening times
Free every Sunday, demonstration times 11.00am and 1.00pm.
Pre booked visits available Monday - Thursday
Contact
By telephone: 01942 828128
By fax: 01942 827645
By email: heritage@wlct.org
In writing:
Wigan Heritage Services, Museum of Wigan Life, Library Street, Wigan WN1 1NU
Wigan Archives Service
Second Floor, Leigh Town Hall, Civic Square, Leigh WN7 1DY
| Facilities | Location |
| Parking | Town Hall multi-storey |
| Automatic door | Front entrance, Civic Square |
| Lift access to Archives Searchroom | Ground Floor |
| Ramp to Study Area | Second Floor |
| Magnifying glass available | Please see staff for assistance |
| Accessible Toilet | First Floor – key needed. Please see staff for assistance |
| Volunteer Assistance | Subject to availability |
| 'Look up and copy' service | Please see staff for information |
Local Contact
Open by appointment:
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 10.00am – 4.30pm
Archives also available, by appointment on Thursday and Saturday evenings once a month at Leigh Local History Desk. Please ring for further details
Tel: 01942 404430
Fax: 01942 404425
Leigh Local Studies
Leigh Library, Turnpike Centre, Civic Square, Leigh WN7 1EB
| Facilities | Location |
| Parking | Town Hall multi-storey |
| Automatic door | Front entrance (Civic Square) |
| Visitor Toilets | Derby Room (First Floor) |
| Lift access | Foyer area on Ground Floor |
| Accessible toilet | Derby Room on First Floor- Key needed. Please see staff for assistance |
| Magnifying software on People’s Network Machine. | Please see staff for information |
| Translation Services | We work with the National Interpretation Service to provide translation services for you. If you would prefer to communicate with us in your own language we can arrange this for you |
| Baby change facility | Please see staff for assistance |
| ‘Look up and copy’ service | Please see staff for information |
Local Contact
Opening times
Alternate Mondays 9.00am-5.00pm
Tuesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am- 5.00pm
Thursday 9.00am - 7.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm
Also available 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month 9.30am – 4.00pm
Tel: 01942 404559
Fax: 01942 404567