Summer Fun at Archives: Wigan & Leigh

Enjoy our game design, Lego Robotics and stop motion animation workshops - all with a historical twist! £1 per child. Drink and snack included.

28 July 2026 10am-12noon, and 1-3pm, Leigh Town Hall - Strike to Animate (Stop motion animation workshop)

4th August 2026, 10am-12noon, 1-3pm, Leigh Town Hall - Arcade Across the World - (Game design workshop)

11th August 2026, 10am-12noon 1-3pm, Leigh Town Hall - Powering the Revolution (Lego robotics workshop)

FREE Family Crafts

Paper suncatchers for Early Years and all ages

Make colourful paper suncatchers in this Early Years and all ages session!

Saturday 1st August, 10:15am - 11:15am

Leigh Town Hall

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Make colourful suncatchers! Suitable for ages 4+

Make colourful paper suncatchers! This month we’ll be in the grand Council Chamber where we can get inspired by the beautiful stained-glass windows of Leigh Town Hall.

Saturday 1st August, 11:30am to 12:30pm & 12:45pm to 1:30pm

Leigh Town Hall

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FREE Family Crafts – summer postcards colour and collage!

Colour, collage or paint your favourite summer memories on homemade postcards, ready to send to loved ones or show off back at school! Explore the Archives’ historic postcard collection to get inspired.

Saturday 5th September 10.15-11am 11.30-12.15pm 12.45-1.30pm

Leigh Town Hall

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Free Leigh Town Hall Tour