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A £12m plan to transform Haigh Hall and Country Park in Wigan into a tourist destination and four-star boutique hotel has been announced by Wigan Council.
The new ‘Haigh Woodland Park’ will be turned into a tourist destination, which will include a partnership with Contessa Hotels for a £6m restoration of the Grade II listed hall into a 30-bedroom boutique hotel, featuring a fitness centre and spa.
Wigan Council hopes that the Haigh Woodland Park will boost the local economy by £30m and increase visitor numbers to 500,000 per year.
The country park will be provided with a new play area, featuring a high ropes area and an adventure golf course.
Cllr David Molyneux, deputy leader of Wigan Council and cabinet member for the economy, said: “Today is probably the most exciting day since the council bought the hall almost 70 years ago. The plans we have unveiled will put Haigh on the list of the top visitor attractions in the North West, creating jobs and restoring the hall for future generations to enjoy.
“We are delighted to be working in partnership with a top quality organisation such as Contessa, they have a great track record of lovingly restoring buildings such as Haigh Hall and we’re excited about what they have planned.”
The hotel is expected to be open by the end of 2015.
