Haigh Hall & Country Park

Haigh Hall was built in the mid-19th century and was once the home of the Earl of Crawford and Balcarres. It was sold to Wigan Council in 1947 and is now used for weddings and corporate events.

The 250 acres of park and woodland surrounding the house now form Haigh Country Park and Haigh Hall Golf Club.

Haigh Country Park is a great place for a family day out. The former stable blocks, close to the main entrance, now house a café, craft gallery, and a gift shop and information centre. Nearby there’s a great children’s playground with swings, slides, climbing frames and more.

The park boasts plenty of open spaces but also a large area of woodland with beech, sycamore, birch, horse chestnut, and oak trees. There are three waymarked trails through the park, including an easy one suitable for pushchairs. A map of the routes is available from the information centre.

One of the nicest features of the park is the miniature railway. The 15 inch gauge railway is one of the best in North West England. The train travels along a route over one mile long, through woodland and gardens, and boasts covered carriages with pretty comfortable seats.

Every summer Haigh Hall is the setting for the Haigh Hall Live music festival. The line-up for the 2011 event featured The Courteeners, The Coral, and Peter Andre. The hall and park also host plenty of other events throughout the year including a popular bonfire night firework display.

Haigh Hall is situated around 2 miles north east of Wigan town centre. Drivers with satellite navigation systems can use the postcode WN2 1PE to find it. There are two car parks near the park entrance. A pay-and-display system is in operation.

Buses going near Haigh Hall include the 575/576 service from Wigan to Bolton. It’s also possible to reach the park on foot by following the path of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Wigan Pier.

Hotels near Haigh Hall include the Brocket Arms, a JD Wetherspoon hotel.

Reviews / Comments / Additional Information

Steven Cross

Haigh Hall is a great day out either yourself or with the family it has plenty of nature walks and wildlife to look out. In the summer months there is a train that travels around the park on a rail for a small fee you can ride this.
If you have never been to Haigh Hall just to let you know it as a LOT of history behind it as it was owned in the 16th century by royalty.
There was once a zoo in the park but had to shut due to the cost of the upkeep for the animals.
I worked myself at Haigh Hall for about two years in the Hall itself and in the information/gift shop.
Its a fabulous place for weddings, christening and special occasions with rooms up yo 250 occupancy for hire.
It's well worth the £1.50 car park fee. Just to let you know there are also guided tours in and around Haigh Hall itself. For more information on these visit the information centre.
Thanks for reading
Steve Cross from CrossDigitalMedia.

tyler

My favourite is the gallery where you can paint things. Mummy takes me all the time.

megan

Haigh Hall is brilliant. My favourite part is the secret garden.

Sarah

Haigh Hall is quite good. You can go for a walk and play golf or even look at the gardens.

hannah

I live literally down the road from Haigh Hall and my family and i love nothing more than going for walks around there, especially in the summer as its absolutely lovely. It's amazing to think that Wigan is home to such a lovely place with lots of history.

kerry

I cannot believe it is on my door step and I didn't know! Very good but the parking isn't free. It is £1.50.