Haigh Highlights & Amenities
Information & Gift Shop
Make your first stop to find out all about the Park and pick up a map to guide you round. The gift shop is stacked with interesting toys, gifts and souvenirs. Details are available on walks, groups bookings, discounts and other local attractions. The café is open every day for most of the year (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day), serving a selection of meals, snacks and drinks. Note: During winter months, the café is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays), however, the Stables Golf Bar is open every day serving a selection of hot drinks and snacks between 10.30am and 4.00pm.
Craft Gallery
Lively and creative craft classes are held in the Gallery, where our resident artists encourage people of all ages to join in. The children can make something to take home and the adults are welcome to try their hand at something new or just admire other people's works of art.
Nature Trails
Follow the nature trails on our guided routes through the park. Three routes are available ranging from an easy 1.5km (suitable for pushchairs and wheelchair access), a moderate 3km (on uneven paths), and a hard 9km (uneven routes with steep hills).
Formerly the home of the Earl of Crawford & Balcarres, the Grade II listed hall dates back to 1840. Used mainly for private functions, but the hall is also open to the public for events, such as craft fairs. The walled gardens formerly used for growing fruits and vegetables for the Hall are breathtaking in Summer and throughout the year, radiating a riot of colour that can be admired by all the family.
Playground
The playground caters for children of all ages with swings, ladybird rides, a bouncy castle and a slide - surrounded by seats for parents and guardians.
Woodlands
Venture into the picturesque woodlands and examine the trees, ground flora, birds, squirrels and other wildlife. The Plantations stretch right down to the town centre of Wigan. Various routes are mapped through the woodlands and guides are available at the Information Centre.
Adventure Activities
Action adventure days for groups can be arranged through our Wardens including: guided walks, orienteering (graded to suit all abilities), rock climbing in Devil's Canyon (AALA Licensed) and archery (minimum age 8 years).
Miniature Railway
The 15" Gauge Railway takes you on an interesting and scenic ride around the woodlands past the walled gardens and Swan Pond. Open every weekend (weather permitting) 12noon-4.00pm between Easter-September and school holidays, 12noon-3.30pm between September-Easter . The miniature railway will not run in wet weather.
Conservation
Conservation Task Days are run at various times throughout the year and with the help of volunteers and community groups, the woodlands are managed in a sustainable way while still encouraging public access.
Car Parking
There are two large car parks with room for over 1,000 cars within easy distance of all the facilities. Haigh Hall has disabled parking facilities and a drop-off point. Coaches are welcome. Maps of the Park are available from Stables Visitor Centre.