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Wigan is a warm, down to earth town with canals, woods and a proud history close to its centre. It is an easy place to meet someone new at your own pace. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Wigan
Three easy places to meet someone new in and around Wigan. Check opening times before you go.
The canal at Wigan Pier
A towpath on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near the centre of Wigan, with old mill buildings beside the water. Free to walk and mostly flat.
Haigh Woodland Park
A large country park around Haigh Hall, with woodland, lawns and a lake. Free to enter, with plenty of paths.
Mesnes Park
A Victorian park close to Wigan town centre, with lawns, flower beds and a bandstand. Free to enter and a quiet place for a chat.
Around Wigan
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Wigan town centre, Standish, Hindley, Orrell, Aspull and Ashton in Makerfield.
Getting there: Wigan North Western is on the West Coast Main Line with trains to Manchester, Preston and London Euston, and Wigan Wallgate has local services. The M6, M58 and A49 are the main roads.
Silver Gay Singles covers the whole UK, so you can join from Wigan and look at nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Wigan
What is a good first date in Wigan?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk beside the canal at Wigan Pier, a stroll in Haigh Woodland Park and a visit to Mesnes Park. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Wigan?
Wigan North Western is on the West Coast Main Line with trains to Manchester, Preston and London Euston, and Wigan Wallgate has local services. The M6, M58 and A49 are the main roads.
Can I join Silver Gay Singles from Wigan?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and you can say where you live. Silver Gay Singles covers the whole UK, so you can look at other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Wigan?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Our guide to dating safely has more tips.