ABOUT US
Wigan Youth Zone is a purpose built, state-of-the-art youth facility in Wigan town centre which opened in June 2013. It offers young people from across Wigan the opportunity to meet friends, have new experiences, learn new skills and access the support they need to develop and achieve their potential.
The Youth Zone is open to all young people across Wigan aged from 8 to 21, striving to offer something for everyone, regardless of their interests or abilities. With almost 15 dedicated areas to choose from including our four 40-metre floodlit football pitches, art room, music room and climbing wall – there’s something for everyone here at Wigan Youth Zone.
Our aim is simple, to provide the town’s young people with somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.
OPENING TIMES
Wigan Youth Zone is open 7 days a week, offering sessions for young people every weeknight, over the weekend and school holidays. Please note that these times are temporary due to COVID-19 and are likely to change. Currently you need to book on prior to all sessions which you can do by accessing any of our social media accounts or contacting reception.
See below for our opening times;
| Monday | Session One 4pm – 6pm Session Two 6:15pm - 8:15pm | Senior Session |
| Tuesday | Session One 4pm – 5:45pm Session Two 6:00pm - 7:45pm | Junior Session |
| Wednesday | Session One 4pm – 6pm Session Two 6:15pm - 8:15pm | Senior Session |
| Thursday | Session One 4pm – 6pm Session Two 6:15pm - 8:15pm | Senior Session |
| Friday | Session One 4pm – 6pm Session Two 6:15pm - 8:15pm | Senior Session |
| Saturday | Session One 11am – 12:45pm Session Two 1pm - 2:45pm Session One 4pm – 6pm Session Two 6:15pm - 8:15pm | Junior Session Senior Session |
| Sunday | Session One 11am – 12:45pm Session Two 1pm - 2:45pm Session One 4pm – 6pm Session Two 6:15pm - 8:15pm | Junior Session Senior Session |
Please note we are not open on Bank Holidays
- Senior members are those in High School and up to the age of 19 (or 25 for those with additional needs).
- Junior members are classed as those aged 8 years old up to those in Year 6 of Primary School.
CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES
| Thursday 12th December | Closed from 4pm for staff Training | Senior Session |
| Sunday 22nd December | Wigan Youth Zone’s annual Christmas family meal. 4pm - 7pm. Closed for juniors | Senior Session Junior Session |
| Monday 23rd December | Holiday club 8am-6pm 4pm - 9pm | Junior Session Senior Session |
| Tuesday 24th December | Holiday club trip only (please see reception for more info, limited places available), junior session closed. | Junior Session |
| Wednesday 25th December | Closed for Christmas | |
| Thursday 26th December | Closed for Boxing Day | |
| Friday 27th December | Holiday club 8am-6pm 4pm – 9pm | Junior Session Senior Session |
| Saturday 28th December | 11am – 3pm 4pm – 9pm | Junior Session Senior Session |
| Sunday 29th December | 11am – 3pm 4pm – 7pm | Junior Session Senior Session |
| Monday 30th December | Holiday club 8am-6pm 4pm – 9pm | Junior Session Senior Session |
| Tuesday 31st December | Holiday club trip only (please see reception for more info, limited places available), junior session closed. | Junior Session |
| Wednesday 1st January | Closed for New Years Day | |
| Thursday 2nd January | Holiday club 8am-6pm 4pm – 9pm | Junior Session Senior Session |
| Friday 3rd January | Holiday club 8am-6pm 4pm – 9pm | Junior Session Senior Session |
A YOUTH ZONE EVERYONE CAN BE PROUD OF
Wigan Youth Zone simply wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for the support and investment from local business, the council and our local community.
The Youth Zone is the brainchild of Wigan businessman Dave Whelan, who with Martin and Bill Ainscough, donated over half the development costs. The scheme was OnSide’s first Youth Zone to be largely-funded by private sector money and occupies a striking new purpose-built accommodation at Mesnes Field in Wigan town centre.
With the backing of Wigan Council and the local business community, the Youth Zone provides a great opportunity for cross-sector partnership to raise the aspirations of the young people of Wigan.
More than just simply getting young people off the streets, it is a facility where they can be supported to achieve their dreams and develop real and achievable aspirations for their future. The Youth Zone is a credit to all of those who made it happen and continue to support the great work it does.
