From the WN7 FEST team

THE BLOG

Guides, tips and ideas for getting the most out of family days out and festivals across Leigh, Wigan and Greater Manchester.

Guide

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.

1 April 2027 6 min readRead
Guide

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.

25 March 2027 6 min readRead
Local Guide

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.

18 March 2027 7 min readRead
Local Guide

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.

11 March 2027 6 min readRead
Guide

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.

4 March 2027 6 min readRead
Guide

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.

25 February 2027 7 min readRead
Guide

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.

18 February 2027 7 min readRead
Guide

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.

14 January 2027 6 min readRead
Guide

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.

28 January 2027 7 min readRead
Checklist

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.

11 February 2027 6 min readRead