Top rated Archaeological sites in Wigan, United Kingdom to elevate your visit (Updated May, 2024)

Top rated Archaeological sites in Wigan

Experience the best that Wigan has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 7 places from Archaeological site category.

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Yorkshire Coast

Park

Varied coastline with historical remains and wildlife sanctuary plus walking trails with sea views.

$$ $$

4.90 (248 reviews) (~168.4 km from centre)

Gardom's Edge

Tourist attraction

👍👍 One of the lowest of the Dark Peaks gritstone edges. Easily accessible from the Robin Hood car park - includes standing stones, iron settlements, high cliffs and views south to Baslow and the White Peak as well as the Chatsworth Moorlands and the high edges beyond Curbar. Its one of view places in...

4.70 (38 reviews) (~79.84 km from centre)

Creswell Crags

Archaeological site

Archaeological museum in a limestone gorge, caves and fissures, with prehistoric tools and art.

4.60 (2.9K reviews) (~103.83 km from centre)

King Arthur's Stone

Historical landmark

👍👍 A fine example of an Neolithic burial site often called a Cromlech or Dolmen. Dating back to at least 2500 BC and lots of legend and history to the site. No information boards here and that's a pity but can be found online. Visiting is easy as it is alongside the B4271 out of Reynoldstown on the...

4.60 (223 reviews) (~244.08 km from centre)

Caerau Fort

Historical landmark

👍👍 Bit of a walk up the hill but we'll worth the effort.

4.50 (191 reviews) (~238.81 km from centre)

Worsley Delph

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Lovely place for a walk around, nice views too you can see the canal boats parked up as well as some great scenery.

4.40 (232 reviews) (~20.96 km from centre)

Gefrin

Archaeological site

👍👍 First note that there is no visitor centre here. A scene from Lord of the Rings it is not even though it should be. The far reaches of the north has not the money for such grandeur. At the side of the road there is a stone structure with some rather nice wood carvings slowly weathering away. What yo...

4.20 (46 reviews) (~223.14 km from centre)

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Top rated Archaeological sites in Wigan, United Kingdom