The Wigan Diggers Festival

The festival, now in its 9th year, is a FREE fun packed event open to the public which celebrates the life and ideas of locally born Gerrard Winstanley (1609-1676) and the 17th century Diggers’ movement he was the inspirational leader of.

A pioneer Socialist who believed in common ownership and the right of access of everyone to land to dig and sow in order to feed themselves; Gerrard Winstanley is famous amongst activists for human equality and social justice the World over. He is also Wigan’s most famous historical figure.

Come and join a great family friendly day out with live music and poetry on two stages, historical re-enactment, speakers’ corner, educational talks, film showings, Diggers’ puppet show, and all day children’s entertainment. They’ll also have over 50 food, book, campaign and other stalls to browse, and the ever popular beer tent with an excellent choice of locally brewed real ales, traditional ciders, Belgian fruit beer and award winning keg lager.

Visit wigandiggersfestival.org for more information.