Towns & cities · North West England
Haigh
Haigh — village and civil parish of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Walker Gardens · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Haigh is located in Wigan, North West England, with the postcode WN2 1LD. The nearest railway station is Walker Gardens, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the area is free.
About
Haigh is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 862 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 729 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester, England". Coordinates: 53.5763°, -2.5958°.
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Summary from the official site
Haigh Parish Council serves the local community and aims to enhance the environment for both residents and visitors. The council consists of seven elected members who meet regularly to discuss community matters and priorities.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Haigh () is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. Historically part of Lancashire, it is located next to the village of Aspull. The western boundary is the River Douglas, which separates the township from Wigan. To the north, a small brook running into the Douglas divides it from Blackrod. At the 2001 census it had a population of 594.
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Background
History
Haigh is derived from the Old English haga, a hedge and means "the enclosure". The township was variously recorded as Hage in 1193, Hagh in 1298, and Haghe, Ha and Haw in the 16th century.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5763, -2.5958
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN2 1LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wigan
- Population
- 729
- Nearest railway station
- Walker Gardens — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.wigan.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q920393 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Haigh, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: New sign marking the eastern boundary of Haigh - geograph.org.uk - 1045584.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St David's Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Haigh Windmill
Windmills · 0.2 km
The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Weasel
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
North Picnic Area
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Haigh Hall Botanical Conservatory
Historic houses · 0.9 km
South Picnic Area
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Haigh Woodland Park
Parks · 1.0 km
Haigh Woodland Park Miniature Railway
Heritage railways · 1.0 km
Haigh Hall
Stately homes · 1.0 km
Haigh Hall Model Railway
Miniature railways · 1.1 km
Aspull War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Haigh is a village in North West England with a population of 729. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 729
- Constituency
- Wigan
Things to see in Haigh
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Belmont Reservoir
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Britannia Bridge
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Bryn Hall
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Chowbent Chapel
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Dean Mills Reservoir
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Dicconson Mill Bridge
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Frog Lane Bridge
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Gidlow Hall moated site
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Great Lawn
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Haigh Hall
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Haigh Windmill
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Haigh Woodland Park Miniature Railway
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Henhurst Canal Bridge
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High Rid Reservoir
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St David's Church
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📷 3Windmills · North West England
Haigh Windmill
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📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church
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📷 4Public art & sculpture · North West England
Weasel
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📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
North Picnic Area
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📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Haigh Hall Botanical Conservatory
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Where to eat & stay near Haigh
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Haigh?
- Haigh is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN2 1LD), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is Haigh?
- Haigh — village and civil parish of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester, England.
- How do I get to Haigh?
- The nearest railway station is Walker Gardens, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN2 1LD.
- Is Haigh free to visit?
- Yes, Haigh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Haigh?
- The nearest railway station is Walker Gardens, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN2 1LD.