mirror of
https://github.com/nikdoof/website-hugo.git
synced 2025-12-14 11:32:26 +00:00
43 lines
2.1 KiB
Markdown
43 lines
2.1 KiB
Markdown
---
|
|
title: Visit Us
|
|
subtitle: Come take a look around.
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
Leigh Hackspace is located inside [Leigh Spinners Mill](https://www.spinnersmill.co.uk), a [Grade II* listed](https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/heritage-at-risk/search-register/list-entry/48399) former cotton spinning mill, restored by Leigh Building Preservation Trust and now hosting [multiple business and community projects](https://www.spinnersmill.co.uk).
|
|
|
|
The hackspace is located on the third floor of Mill 2, located at the end of the main corridor from the lift and stairs.
|
|
|
|
We operate drop-in open tours on Saturday afternoons from 12pm to 1pm, but tours at other times can be arranged by [contacting us](mailto:info@leighhack.org).
|
|
|
|
```
|
|
Leigh Hackspace
|
|
Unit 3.14, 3rd Floor
|
|
Leigh Spinners Mill
|
|
Park Lane
|
|
Leigh
|
|
WN7 2LB
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
## Travelling by Car
|
|
|
|
Leigh Spinners Mill is located at the end of Park Road, use the postcode `WN7 2LB` for your satnav.
|
|
|
|
### Car Parking
|
|
|
|
The mill has a large gravel public car-park, and additional overflow areas. Parking is free but may become busy during popular times. The car park is open until 10pm.
|
|
|
|
## Travelling by Public Transport
|
|
|
|
### Bus
|
|
|
|
The nearest bus stop, Sandersons Croft, is serviced by the **[9](https://tfgm.com/public-transport/bus/routes/9-higher-folds)**, **[34](https://tfgm.com/public-transport/bus/routes/34-st-helens)**, **[126](https://tfgm.com/public-transport/bus/routes/126-leigh)**, **[984](https://tfgm.com/public-transport/bus/routes/984-town-lane)**, and **[WVR3](https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/services/WBTR/WVR3)** buses.
|
|
|
|
Most interconnecting services can be found at Leigh Bus Station, with the **9** and **34** taking you to Sandersons Croft. From there the mill is only a two minute walk.
|
|
|
|
Alternatively, the Mill is only a 10-15 minute walk from Leigh Bus Station.
|
|
|
|
### Train
|
|
|
|
**Atherton** (ATN) is the closest train station to the hackspace. From there you'll either need a taxi or a bus via Leigh Bus Station.
|
|
|
|
The nearest mainline station is **Wigan Wallgate** (WGW) which has direct trains to Atherton station. Wallgate is a short 100 meter walk from Wigan North Western which is on the West Coast Mainline. |