Wigan Robin Retail Park – Opened December 2013.
When was Robin Park built?
Built and opened in 1999, it is named after its main sponsor, DW Sports Fitness.
DW Stadium.
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| Full name | DW Stadium |
| Former names | JJB Stadium (1999–2009) |
| Location | Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan WN5 0UH |
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When was DW stadium built?
The DW Stadium is a dual-use stadium in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England hosting rugby league and football. Built and opened in 1999, it is named after main sponsor DW Sports Fitness. Its current capacity is 25,133, all seated in four single-tier stands.
What is Wigan nickname?
The Latics The Tics
Wigan Athletic F.C.
| Full name | Wigan Athletic Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Latics The Tics |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Ground | DW Stadium |
| Capacity | 25,138 |
How much did it cost to build DW stadium?
DW Stadium
| Capacity | 25 133 |
|---|---|
| Other names | JJB Stadium (1999-2009) |
| Inauguration | 04.08.1999 |
| Cost | Ł30 mln |
| Design | Alfred McAlpine |
What does DW stand for at Wigan?
The DW Stadium, named after owner Dave Whelan of the club’s sponsors DW Sports Fitness, has been home to Wigan Athletic since 1999 after they moved from Springfield Park, where they had played since 1932. The stadium is also shared with Rugby League club Wigan Warriors.
What shops are on Robin Park Wigan?
Existing occupiers include Argos, Costa Coffee, TK Maxx, Clintons, Bargain Buys, JD Sports, Matalan, Boots, Sports Direct, Smyths Toys, M&S Foodhall, Currys/PC World, Pets at Home, Bensons for Beds, Wickes, Burger King, IN’n’OUT, KFC, Card Factory, Subway and Carphone Warehouse.
How far is the train station from Wigan football ground?
Travelling by Rail
Taxis are available from outside Wigan North Western station which approximate 1.4 miles away from the DW Stadium. A taxi to the DW Stadium should cost approximately £5 from Wigan North Western station.
How big is Wigan away end?
Away fans are located in the North Stand at one end of the stadium, where up to 4,800 visiting supporters can be accommodated. Although this stand has a capacity of 5,500 seats, the allocation is restricted to 4,800 to prevent over crowding on the concourse.
When did JJB Stadium open?
The JJB Stadium staged its first game on Sunday 1st August 1999 when Latics played hosts in a friendly to Morecambe. A crowd of 4,020 turned up to see this first game which ended goalless amidst a torrential downpour.
What is the Wigan accent?
While residents of the northern boroughs of Bury, Bolton, Rochdale and Oldham are characterised as speaking ‘Lancashire’, Wigan natives are thought to have a distinctive dialect all of their own – and more likely to catch the ‘buz’ or read a ‘bewk’ than their GM neighbours.
Is Wigan a poor town?
More than a quarter of children are living in poverty in some parts of Wigan, shock new figures reveal. Data released by HM Revenue and Customs highlights the sheer volume of people living below the breadline, with a massive 15 per cent of local youngsters on average living in low-income families.
What food is Wigan famous for?
Pie
But there’s one town in Greater Manchester where every week is Pie Week. Wigan is known as the land of the ‘pie-eaters‘ – although there’s more history behind that nickname than you might think…
What was the most expensive stadium to build?
SoFi Stadium
List of most expensive stadiums
| Rank | Stadium | Total construction cost (billion US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SoFi Stadium | $5.5 billion |
| 2 | Allegiant Stadium | $1.9 billion |
| 3 | MetLife Stadium | $1.7 billion |
| 4 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | $1.5 billion |
Why are Wigan called the Latics?
For a fairly obvious reason Wigan’s nickname is The Latics, inspired by local pronunciation of the suffix. The first Latics team in season 1932/3, playing in the Cheshire League, wore red and white halved shirts. The same coloured shirts were worn throughout the Thirties up until the outbreak of the Second World War.
How many fans do Wigan Warriors have?
They play at the DW Stadium and are the best supported club in the sport with an average crowd in excess of 15,000.
Is DW owned by Germany?
Deutsche Welle (pronounced [ˈdɔʏtʃə ˈvɛlə] ( listen); “German Wave” in English), abbreviated to DW, is a German public, state-owned international broadcaster funded by the German federal tax budget. The service is available in 32 languages.
What does GFW stand for?
What does GFW stand for?
| Rank Abbr. | Meaning |
|---|---|
| GFW | Games for Windows |
Who owns JJB stadium?
18+ | Play responsibly. When the DW (then JJB) Stadium opened at the end of 1999, the Super League outfit were granted a sub-lease until 2025 with terms agreed with former Latics owner Dave Whelan.
Is Debenhams in Wigan still open?
Debenhams in The Grand Arcade Wigan will shut on Saturday, May 8, the retailer has confirmed. The department store chain said it will be one of 25 stores in England and Wales to close on that date, in a move which has been described as “very sad”.
When did Wigan market close?
1. One of the last ever pictures taken of the old Wigan Market Hall before demolition in 1988.