It gained importance, because it stood at the junction of two ancient routes over the Pennines. Manchester - the liveliest of cities with its exciting, cosmopolitan atmosphere, offers you lots to see and do during your visit. Along with top attractions, galleries, museums, superb shopping and stunning Victorian Architecture. Wigan is Lancashire's oldest town - of Celtic and Roman origin, Wigan stands on high ground above the River Douglas. During the late 1800's Wigan had over 1,000 pit shafts within 5 miles of the town centre.
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Distances by road will be longer. A magnificent neo-classical country house with beautifully restored 18th century interiors, set in 650 acres of rolling parkland. Portland Basin Museum is the centrepiece of the recently rebuilt Ashton Canal Warehouse, now looking much as it did in 1834 when it was first built. Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.