Mercure Hotels in Wigan
20 miles west of Manchester is the town of Wigan. It’s largely known for its football teams – Wigan Athletic and the rugby league champions, Wigan Warriors. Try to catch a game if you’re in town when either team is playing. If you are looking for hotels in Wigan, there is the Mercure Wigan Oak Hotel, a 3-star hotel in the heart of the city. Stay in one of the 88 rooms, all equipped with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. Enjoy a personalised welcome from our staff, private outdoor parking and 24-hour room service. You’re within easy distance to local attractions including Wigan Pier, which became famous for the Northern Soul club scene, the Museum of Wigan Life, and Haigh Hall.Wigan is known for its great shopping too– The Galleries shopping mall has all your favourite brands, while the main street of Standishgate has department stores, a Primark and other high-street brands. For something a bit more unusual, make sure you check out the Wigan Market, which often has bargain buys or try Makinson Arcade for independent boutiques. The new Grand Arcade Centre has a huge Debenhams, a BHS department store and fashion stores like Topshop, River Island and Next. Shopping aside, Wigan is also famous for its food and nightlife. You have to try the local meat pies and go out for a drink and a dance around King Street in the city centre. You’ll find pubs, bars and some of the UK’s biggest nightclubs, like Pure, The Boulevard and Revolution here.