The Turnpike
Civic Square, WN7 1EB
4.2338 reviews
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Went to see Dick Wittington pantomime. Had a great time. All the kids joined in as did the adults. It was the last night and well worth seeing. The cast were all enthusiastic especially since it was their third performance of the day and they must have been exhausted!!
Alan Crozier
11 months agoA lovely space for art, with a large and varied collection (only a small part on show at any time). Fresh eyes shake things up from time to time too
Paul Rhodes
1 year agoWonderful staff and facilities. Excellent exhibition space.
Shaun Rimmer
1 year agoStaff here are amazingly helpful they just need no filming signs up and literature for Veterans
Ollie Leech
1 year agoGot all the help I needed to fill in an application to renew my blue badge. All the staff I spoke to were very helpful and polite.
david fairclough
2 years agoIt's alright for a library, went in there to get a photocopy of a paper document and they told me I had to be a member and I had to log onto a computer, all I wanted is a photocopy, won't be going there again lol
chinacorp
2 years agoI've attended a few events at the Turnpike and it's always well organized, with friendly staff.
Paul Forshaw
2 years agoFabulous place for a gig. Great atmosphere, friendly crowd
Michael France
2 years agoFabulous place for a gig. Great atmosphere, friendly crowd
Michael France
2 years agoLovely warm environment, lots of friendly people that help in many aspects advice with benefits etc
Lesley Jenkins
2 years agoA really nice small venue, snack and drink shop open if you need anything before or in the break time of the show.
Piotr & Kajetan
2 years agoStaff very helpful especally if your renewing your blue badge and you take the right info one of the help full staff dose the computing work the you have to see someone ells in a different area and have you photo taken pay your fee and in a short white you should have your ether new blue badge or you renewal. Thank you leigh Library.
cliff darlington
2 years agoVery helpful getting our parking permit.
Pat Stirrup
3 years agoFrom over three decades I’ve been coming here ,, since then it’s become so run down but it’s fought to stay open and obviously has - I can’t help looking back every time I go and feeling rather sad. Parking of course is easy and being so central to leigh so accessible , there’s a bus stop practically across the road.
Brian
3 years agoBrutalist concrete carbuncle in the centre of Leigh. Can have interesting displays at times but the library has seen better days.
Brian Jones
3 years agoGood Facility- plenty of computers- Good selection of books but no library ever has enough of those
Roger
3 years agoWent here on a college trip to see the Open Exhibition 2023, and would go back at least 1000 times! It is a small, peaceful gallery with inspiring paintings and cool visual arts. The curator was friendly and happy to answer our questions, it was a real pleasure meeting him! More than well worth half an hour of your time if you happen to be in Leigh.
Pingu the Penguin
3 years agoFriendly team at the gallery and exciting exhibition loading. It's really great to see rhe council take the Initiative to include this in its Culture Portfolio.
Ayisat Emore
4 years agoBasically a good library... where you can use the computer's and get good advice
Shammy Evans
4 years agoI remember being a child and visiting this place, twas many moons ago and my memories are filled with joy. You see, I wasn't much of a reader (still aren't to be truthful). They had books and arts/crafts that were open to the local children (not sure if it's still running) In recent times however I visited for the "fan zone" which was there for the Euros 2022. (Netherlands vs Portugal game) and THE ATMOSPHERE WAS ELECTRIC! They had dutch beer and table football. I ended up 7-0 (i was the 7) and had a smile on my face the entire time. Leigh library/turnpike will always have a place in my heart and I'm sure that is true for many other people in or around the Leigh area.
Daisy Meadow
4 years agoExcellent service, I needed to print something off, me not being tech savvy had to ask for help, the assistant was so very helpful, extremely knowledgeable and nothing was any trouble unfortunately I didn't ask her name.
Pamela Montford
4 years agoLove visiting the library there. Lots of help if you need it. X
Brenda Collier
4 years agoWent to do some revision but there was no tables or anything so I had to sit on a fairly uncomfortable windowsill, then I wanted to go on a computer but needed a library card, didn't end up getting one because there was no one at the desk for ages and when I asked other staff members they really didnt have time for me, the books there also seem a bit outdated and old, however in the few times I've been it seems their main audience Is the older generation so perhaps they don't need to cater to people doing revision/wanting new books. They only open 10-4 on Saturdays and only one time I have been did they have a table, on this one time there was something happening with tax and they were busy seeing to concerned members of the public and giving me looks for stealing a chair so I just felt guilty for having one. If you want a book the staff will help you, and they seem to have a few events on, when I was sat there I was thinking "this is more of a community center than a library"
EllieSmith
4 years agoGreat local library with art gallery upstairs.
Red Oki
4 years agoWell distributed. If you have some connection with Belgium you should visit. Get that cephalin working.
Junior Milles
4 years agoGo to baby classes here, babba loves looking round
C Fenton
4 years agoGreat place to visit. Lovely staff. Central location
Dawn Iam
4 years agoIt's a lovely place, great staff a pleasant experience
James Kendall
4 years agoLovely place, friendly staff!
And
4 years agoThis is a good library and I've always found the assistant's to be more than helpful. Finding a place to park can be a bit tricky!
Eva Noon
5 years agoA brilliant space for all. Energetically and passionately run with a determination to reach all members of the community. So much more offered beyond traditional exhibitions with a huge focus on involving all. Artists and performers from a fantastic mix of the arts, up front hands engaging with the public of; all ages and backgrounds always encouraged. Look for fabulous interactive performances for children, also evolving exhibits which grow through their duration exhibiting, look for local artists displaying their wares as well. The Turn pike is sat within the fabulous brutalist designed Leigh Library building, which itself sits between two of Leighs most splendid of buildings, the Parish Church and the Town Hall, within Leigh Civic Square; you can link your visit to one to the Town Hall Archives another little gem.
Stumper
5 years agoA brilliant space for all. Energetically and passionately run with a determination to reach all members of the community. So much more offered beyond traditional exhibitions with a huge focus on involving all. Artists and performers from a fantastic mix of the arts, up front hands engaging with the public of; all ages and backgrounds always encouraged. Look for fabulous interactive performances for children, also evolving exhibits which grow through their duration exhibiting, look for local artists displaying their wares as well. The Turn pike is sat within the fabulous brutalist designed Leigh Library building, which itself sits between two of Leighs most splendid of buildings, the Parish Church and the Town Hall, within Leigh Civic Square; you can link your visit to one to the Town Hall Archives another little gem.
Dan Carty
5 years agoI visited the Turnpike today and was blown away. Such a brilliant artwork and the staff are lovely. Had a great time and would recommend to everyone
Bethany Fisher
5 years agoA first class gallery right in the heart of Leigh right above the library.
Brian Fawcett
5 years agoExcellent service and cleanlines
Ken Holcroft
5 years agoInvaluable service and resources for the the people of Leigh.
Kieran Dandy
5 years agoOnly went to sort a council problem.
Elaine Fletcher
5 years agoBrilliant opportunities for creativity within the local community.
Zoe
5 years agoGreat library. The outside is very marmite, but its chock full of books. The team are all very friendly, they have some funky scanning out machines if you're in a rush. They have a nice fish tank and usually a display of local stuff. The exhibition space upstairs often has on interesting things. Take your kids, take yourself, you'll enjoy it.
Mark Tighe
6 years agoGreat library. The outside is very marmite, but its chock full of books. The team are all very friendly, they have some funky scanning out machines if you're in a rush. They have a nice fish tank and usually a display of local stuff. The exhibition space upstairs often has on interesting things. Take your kids, take yourself, you'll enjoy it.
mark tighe
6 years agoWhile not a large gallery it is an inventive and engaging one. Really working hard to re-engage with the local community and art circles after a period in the doldrums under local government. Visit now as the ride begins, it looks to be an exciting one.
Lachlan Main
6 years agoReally helpful in getting a blue badge for my elderly mother, there's a Wigan council life centre there. There's a citizens advice centre too. A nice friendly Leigh welcome, not that there's any other type and loads of community based projects going on. Well done you Leigh folks.
Jeff Green
7 years agoBeautiful environment with large canvases of colourful art work on the walls if the room upstairs. Enjoyed the evening too.. The other
Carla Richee
7 years agoOpening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am - 2:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
