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We are delighted to tell you that the Three Sisters has become a NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE.
We are part of The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh National Nature Reserve. This is the first national nature reserve of its kind as it consists of several reclaimed former mine sites around the area.
Find out more by searching ‘the flashes of Wigan and Leigh’
Gardeners wanted
If you would like to help us in the garden we would be pleased to have your help. Any amount of time would be appreciated. If you are not a gardener but would like to learn we can offer help and advice and practical experience. Please contact us to let us know.
Friends of Three Sisters (FOTS)
The Friends of Three Sisters was initially formed in 2003 by a group of users of the site. They wished to promote the use of the site to the wider community and volunteered their time to work with the Ranger Service to improve the facilities. Read More
Walking Around the Three Sisters.
Walking at the 3 Sisters There are many places to walk around the Three Sisters and opportunities to get away from the crowd. Much of the walking is on the flat but it can be wet underfoot after rain, so wellingtons or good footwear is recommended. A walk around Arena...
Feeding the Birds.
The lake is a great magnet for water birds, especially during the winter when Canada Geese and other winter visitors stop off for a feed. This makes it a popular place for people to take their children to feed the birds. If you are lucky you may also see the huge carp...
The History of the land where the Three Sisters stands.
Long, long ago…… About 300 million years ago, the land we know as England was much nearer to the equator and had a tropical climate. It was covered by a shallow tropical sea and the shells and bones of dead creatures sank to the sea bed, when compressed these formed...
Facilities at the Three Sisters.
The Three Sisters is a great place to visit for a short time or for a whole day and the facilities it offers allow you this flexibility. Free Parking. Sorry No Public toilets but there is a disability suite for which you need a RADAR key. Picnic and play areas. Centre...
