THE BLOG
Guides, tips and ideas for getting the most out of family days out and festivals across Leigh, Wigan and Greater Manchester.
Three Names For Saturday: Ultrabeat, Phats & Small and Bradley McIntosh
Three acts confirmed for Saturday 12 June — scouse house royalty, a 1999 number two, and a voice from one of the biggest pop groups Britain has produced.
What A Pub Garden Taught Us About Building A Festival
We put a stage in a pub garden in Glazebury and filled it. The day taught us more about ground, sightlines and space than a year of planning for Leigh Miners had.
Family Festivals Near Liverpool 2027
Where Liverpool and Merseyside families can find family-friendly festival fun this year — and why the WN7 FEST weekender in Leigh is an easy, affordable trip along the M62.
Family Events Near Warrington 2027
Days out, festivals and activities for all ages near Warrington — plus the family festival just up the road in Leigh that the whole family will love.
Things to Do in Leigh with Kids — Family Activities Guide
Parks, play, green spaces, rainy-day rescues and seasonal highlights — a practical guide to keeping the kids happy in and around Leigh all year round.
Summer Events in Leigh 2027 — Your Complete Guide
Markets, park events, family activities and the WN7 FEST weekender — everything that makes summer in Leigh worth sticking around for this year.
Country Music Festivals Near Manchester — Where to Find Live Country in 2027
Dedicated country music festivals are rare near Manchester — here is where to find live country, line dancing and tribute acts this year, including WN7 FEST Country Music Day.
Best Family Festivals in the North West 2027
A regional guide spanning Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and Cheshire — what to look for in a family festival, and the standout weekenders worth booking.
Best Family Festivals in Greater Manchester 2027
What makes a festival genuinely family-friendly, the variety on offer across the region, and why WN7 FEST in Leigh is a top pick for 2027.
Best Family Days Out in Greater Manchester 2027
From parks and country walks to museums, rainy-day rescues and festivals — a genuine guide to keeping the whole family entertained across Leigh, Wigan, Manchester and Bolton this year.
Summer Festivals Near Manchester — Your 2027 Guide
Music, food and family festivals across the North West — what to expect, how to choose the right one for you, and where the WN7 FEST weekender in Leigh fits in.
What to Take to a Family Festival — The Ultimate Packing List
Sunscreen, snacks, layers, pushchair tips and the little extras that make a festival day with kids run smoothly — a checklist you can use for any family festival.