Hampton by Hilton Wigan: New CGIs unveiled as hotel construction begins

Hampton by Hilton Wigan: New CGIs unveiled as hotel construction begins

New CGIs have been released as construction work begins on Hampton by Hilton Wigan. The 144-bedroom hotel is set to anchor Fettlers, one of Greater Manchester’s most ambitious regeneration projects, being led and delivered by Cityheart, Wigan Council’s appointed development partner.

The six storey, 5,800m² hotel, designed by JM Architects’ Manchester studio with interiors inspired by Northern Soul, will face onto the new public square at the heart of Fettlers. Owned by Wigan Council and operated by Leaf Hospitality it will offer modern guestrooms, a free hot breakfast including the famous Hampton Waffle, a gym with views across a new public square, dining and meeting facilities and secure parking. Construction partner Galliford Try will start work on site in October 2025, with an expected opening in Winter 2027. Once open, the hotel will create more than 40 jobs.

This represents a major milestone for the Fettlers project, the regeneration of the former Galleries site. Once complete, the new neighbourhood will provide a new Market Hall and food court, over 400 homes, bars, restaurants and leisure uses, all designed to celebrate Wigan’s proud heritage and unique identity.

The scheme is making strong progress, with the steel frame of Wigan’s new Market Hall now rising above Market Place, giving residents and visitors a first glimpse of the new building. Since the arrival of the frame in August, more than a third of the structure has been installed by Galliford Try. Scheduled to complete in late 2026, the Market Hall will be the first phase of Fettlers to open, providing a new home for traders and an anchor for the wider regeneration.

Darren Jones, Development Director at Cityheart, said: “Confirming the construction start of an established name like Hampton by Hilton at Fettlers is another step towards realising our shared vision for a vibrant, future-focused town centre. This hotel will provide a best-in-class hospitality offer for Wigan, supporting both residents and visitors while enhancing the town’s appeal as a destination. We are proud to be bringing a world-class brand to the borough and to see confidence in the opportunities Fettlers will create.”

Paul Blackmore, Vice President, Development, UK & Ireland, Hilton, said: “It’s great to see the progress of this exciting Hampton by Hilton development, which not only plays a role in Wigan’s regeneration, but continues to strengthen our footprint in the North West. The ambition shown by Wigan Council and Cityheart to create a dynamic new hub for retail, leisure, business and living truly resonated with us and we look forward to welcoming guests when the hotel opens in late 2027.”

Councillor David Molyneux MBE, Leader of Wigan Council, said: “I’m delighted we’ve reached another major milestone at Fettlers. It means we’re another step closer to bringing this transformational development to life. We're excited to be working with construction partner Galliford Try and hospitality provider Leaf Hospitality. And to see a prestigious brand like Hampton by Hilton investing in our town centre reflects the growing confidence from investors, businesses, and partners in what’s to come — it's all part of a vibrant new chapter for Wigan.”