St. Helens Santa Dash
Dress in your Christmas finery and enjoy a 4K run around Victoria Park! Entry £5 per adult and £2 per child including a Santa hat, medal, mince pie and a drink.
Worden Festive 5K
Embark on a festive 5K run or 1 mile family fun run! 5K entry £10, fun run £5. All runners receive a medal – enter at www.my2.raceresult.com
Beacon Park Santa Hunt
Santa has lost the password to his sleigh’s super-computer – can you find the clues hidden around Beacon Country Park and piece it together? Trail maps cost £2 from the Ranger Office, and prizes are available!
Carols Around the Tree
Come and join us to sing Christmas Carols in the Church garden...or inside if it's wet! Our Christmas tree is sponsored by local businesses and you're invited to stay for mince pies, hot chocolate and mulled wine. It's a time for all the family to get together and sing familiar carols. Everyone is welcome and...
Winter Bird Walk
A slow-paced, 6-mile birdwatching walk through the Rainford countryside – be on the lookout for the Pink-footed Goose and the Yellowhammer! Booking required on 01744 677772, meet at the main car park.
Wigan Canal History Walk
Join us for a free guided walk along the beautiful Wigan Flight! Starting at Wigan Dry Dock, with free parking available at Trencherfield Mill (by the big industrial fan), we’ll walk up to Top Lock led by two knowledgeable lock keepers, and then return to our starting point. It’s a leisurely walk of 4 miles...
Wigan Canal History Walk
Join us for a free guided walk along the beautiful Wigan Flight! Starting at Wigan Dry Dock, with free parking available at Trencherfield Mill (by the big industrial fan), we’ll walk up to Top Lock led by two knowledgable lock keepers, and then return to our starting point. It’s a leisurely walk of 4.5 miles...
Apple Pruning Day
Join the Walled Gardeners to learn new skills and help with apple pruning. Tickets £20 including soup and a roll and free pair of secateurs, bookable on 07967 583746.
Snowdrop Sunday
Self guided walk through Cabin Wood to see the stunning display of snowdrops. Refreshments available in the Cabin Cafe, limited car parking available, free event, donations welcome. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.