All aboard at Haigh… for free!
To celebrate its official opening, the land train at Haigh is offering free rides this Friday (11th of September).
The beloved attraction has already carried more than 5,000 visitors across the park since its return in July.
Now, for one day only, residents are being given the chance to experience it for free!
Councillor Chris Ready, Wigan Council’s cabinet portfolio holder for communities and neighbourhoods, said:
“We’ve had such positive feedback from the land train so far, from residents who remember the original land train as well as the younger generations enjoying it for the first time. I was first on the train 50 years ago and it’s really close to my heart, so to see the reaction from the public has been tremendous. We hope the open day on Friday 11 September will encourage even more visitors on the train and to the park.”
The land train operates from the turning circle near the visitor centre to Plantation Gates and back again.
Visitors can hop off the train at Plantation Gates to enjoy the newly refurbished Grade II* listed buildings and immersive experience in the North Lodge.
All ages and well-behaved dogs are welcome on board.
The free rides are available from 11am on Friday 11th September. Booking is required to ensure your slot and can be made via Eventbrite (external link).
Haigh Hall and the surrounding woodland park is undergoing an exciting multi-million pound restoration programme, funded by Wigan Council, National Lottery Heritage Fund and Levelling Up Funding.
Work is progressing across the site at the Bothy Yard, which is being transformed into an outdoor, event and volunteer space.
Planning permission was granted earlier this year for the Hall to be transformed into gallery space, an education hub, flexible events space, café and restaurant as well as the addition of a rooftop bar.
More information on the transformation can be found on the Wigan Council website and on the Haigh Hall Instagram.
Posted on Tuesday 8th September 2026