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Wed 29 Jul19:00Wigan & Leigh Hospice(4.9mi)

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Wed 29 Jul19:00Wigan & Leigh Hospice(4.9mi)

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Around £9.00

Behind the Scenes Raceday

Join us for an afternoon of racing at Nottingham Racecourse on Thursday 30 July 2026.

Thu 30 Jul12:59The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited(4.5mi)

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Around £18.00

Summer Music Night Presenting EverSwift

Step into the world of Taylor Swift with EverSwift , a high-energy live tribute packed with era-defining hits. From Love Story and You Belong With Me to Shake It Off , Blank Space and Anti-Hero , this is a sing-along celebration of one of the biggest pop stars on the planet.

Thu 30 Jul12:59The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited(4.5mi)

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Harry Potter Drone Show

Harry Potter™ blends cutting-edge drone technology with the iconic music from the Harry Potter™ films to create a spellbinding spectacle under the stars. As 1,200 drones move in perfect harmony above you, iconic moments from the films are revisited in a breathtaking display of light and magic.

Fri 31 Jul10:00The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited(4.5mi)

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Around £44.80

Aitch

Join us for Aitch live after evening racing on the July Course on Friday 31 July 2026.

Fri 31 Jul12:59The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited(4.5mi)

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The Ripplers

Rock covers

Sat 1 Aug05:30Dan's Bar at The Golden Cup(0.1mi)

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Garden Party

Held in our beautiful grounds, our garden party is always a favourite amongst our supporters, and we’re bringing it back bigger and better than before in 2026.

Sat 1 Aug12:00Wigan & Leigh Hospice(4.9mi)

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Dark Necessities

RHCP tribute and 90s rock

Sun 2 Aug05:30Dan's Bar at The Golden Cup(0.1mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Cafe Church

Informal worship with hymns, bible reading and prayers with breakfast refreshments [no communion].

Sun 2 Aug10:00St John(3.7mi)

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@ Westhoughton - Summer Special – Mixed Special

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Tue 4 AugBloom Baby Classes Leigh and Wigan East(2.6mi)

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Knitwits

Crafts and chat – everyone welcome! For further information about our activities, please visit our FaceBook page.

Tue 4 Aug13:00South Hub Church Wigan(4mi)

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Be Well - Cycle Three Sisters

A fun FREE event for families…Cycle Three Sisters is our twice-yearly celebration of cycling at Ashton-in-Makerfield’s Three Sisters Circuit.Families from all across the borough are invited to come along and enjoy a whole host of free bike-based activities on and off the track.We have bikes available to borrow and ride around the course, balance bikes and cycle skills sessions for children, and Wheels For All adapted cycles for people with a range of disabilities.You can also learn more about cycling and active travel from a variety of partner organisations present on the day.Opening times: Most activities run from 3pm to 8pm. From 1.30pm-2.45pm there is also a dedicated opportunity for those with balance bikes, bikes with stabilisers and adapted bikes ONLY to have a go on the main circuit.For more information: Cycle Three Sisters | Be Well

Tue 4 Aug13:30Everyman Racing Driving Experiences - Three Sisters(4.7mi)

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@ Leigh - Summer Special – Mixed Special

Parking available on the Loom, please note that this is limited to 4 hours. An ANPR system is in place to record entry and exit times.

Wed 5 AugBloom Baby Classes Leigh and Wigan East(2.6mi)

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Wed 5 Aug14:30Wigan & Leigh Hospice(4.9mi)

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@ Pennington - Summer Special – Mixed Special

Car Park and on street parking. Please use What3Words "biked.egging.extension" if you struggle to find the venue

Thu 6 AugBloom Baby Classes Leigh and Wigan East(2.6mi)

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Bereavement Support Group

Don't walk your journey through grief alone. We invite you to come to a safe space and share your experiences with people in the same position as you. If you've lost someone recently or many years ago, grief can be hard to navigate.

Thu 6 Aug10:45St Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield(4.9mi)

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Venues with events near Leigh (Wigan)

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Bloom Baby Classes Leigh and Wigan East2.6 miles away Dan's Bar at The Golden Cup0.1 miles away

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Greater Manchester, England

Leigh has nearby local names including Leigh Parish Church, Leigh Hackspace and Tumbles Academy of Gymnastics. We bring the useful dates around them together, because local plans can be active, creative or a good way to meet people nearby. Near Here keeps event details around Leigh in Wigan together so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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