A £12 million master plan to transform Haigh Hall and Country Park into one of the region’s top tourist destinations has been unveiled.
The new ‘Haigh Woodland Park’, will include a £6 million restoration of the Grade II listed hall into a four-star boutique hotel, while Wigan Council will also invest around £4 million in infrastructure improvements and new attractions within the 250 acres of woodland surrounding the hall.
Contessa Hotels plan luxury four star boutique hotel, complete with 30 bedrooms, a spa and fitness centre
Craig Baker, Director of Contessa Hotels, said:
“We are delighted to be part of such an engaging and unique project as Haigh Woodland Park. The building is steeped in history and we are excited about restoring Haigh Hall and transforming it back to its very finest, truly opening the doors to its adoring public 365 days a year. Haigh Hall is such an iconic structure in the region and we look forward to introducing the Hall to our Contessa portfolio.”
Wigan Council will remain as owners and landlords of Haigh Hall and the agreement has safeguards in it that protect the interests of local residents.
The present hall was built between 1827 and 1840 by James Lindsay, 7th Earl of Balcarres, and was founded on fortunes were made from seams of cannel and coal under the estate.
