Ashton in Makerfield Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Reservoir at the Three Sisters Recreation Area. Formerly the Old Colliery Site
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Ashton Heath Ashton Heath is a 7.9 hectare area of common land in Ashton-in-Makerfield which has a noted history in the town going back to the seventeenth century.
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Crompton's Pond Off Old Hall Drive
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Jubilee Park
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Ashton Heath
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Popular places to visit

The local racecourse, Class day out!!

Haydock Park Racecourse

You can take time to visit Haydock Park Racecourse during your travels to Wigan. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Haydock Park Racecourse

Three Sisters Racing Circuit

You can take time to visit Three Sisters Racing Circuit during your travels to Wigan. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Three Sisters Racing Circuit

Ashton Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Ashton Leisure Centre during your stay in Wigan. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Ashton Leisure Centre

Robin Park Arena

Catch an event at Robin Park Arena during your trip to Wigan. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Robin Park Arena

Haydock Racecourse

You can take time to visit Haydock Racecourse during your travels to Wigan. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Haydock Racecourse

Wigan Pier

4/5(3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Wigan with a visit to Wigan Pier. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Wigan Pier

Activities

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester

NZ$41
per adult
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester
Manchester: iFLY Indoor Skydiving Ticket

Manchester: iFLY Indoor Skydiving Ticket

NZ$181
per adult
Manchester: iFLY Indoor Skydiving Ticket
RHS Garden Bridgewater

RHS Garden Bridgewater

NZ$30
per adult
RHS Garden Bridgewater
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Our pick of the best Ashton in Makerfield Hotel Deals

TRIBE Manchester Airport

TRIBE Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
The price is NZ$230 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$230
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions The Runway Visitor Park and Quarry ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,820 reviews)
Only stayed one night before an early flight

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

TRIBE Manchester Airport
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
The price is NZ$322 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$322
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,014 reviews)
Great hotel to relax at before a flight. Big room, huge comfortable bed and the restaurant and bar were great. Will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
Titanic Hotel Liverpool

Titanic Hotel Liverpool

4 out of 5
Stanley Dock, Regent Road Liverpool England
The price is NZ$237 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$237
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,131 reviews)
Didn’t get the superior room as i originally paid for. Staff rude and unaccommodating. Informed hotel manger.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Titanic Hotel Liverpool
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

4 out of 5
John Dalton House Manchester England
The price is NZ$159 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$159
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,319 reviews)
Great hotel, helpful staff, funky interior styling. The location was great, a short walk from Victoria or Piccadilly. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Ringway Road Manchester England
The price is NZ$209 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
NZ$209
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,312 reviews)
Staff reception & restaurant excellent

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG
Manchester Portland By Sunday

Manchester Portland By Sunday

3.5 out of 5
3-5 Portland Street Manchester England
The price is NZ$159 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
NZ$159
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,695 reviews)
Dry basic room. Clean bathroom and bed. Access to check in was a little difficult. Very drab room. Effectively no toiletry. In the bathroom. Not a 4 star.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Manchester Portland By Sunday
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Other neighbourhoods around Ashton in Makerfield

Reflections from the 19 arch bridge at Carr Mill Dam in St Helens, Merseyside

Billinge

Though Billinge may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Three Sisters Racing Circuit and Haydock Park Racecourse.

Billinge

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