Haigh sits on the western edge of Wigan in Greater Manchester, historically part of Lancashire. Perched above the valley of the River Douglas, the parish includes sheltered woodland and parkland with pleasant walks and views towards the West Pennine Moors and the West Lancashire Plain.
The area is best known for the stately Haigh Hall and the adjoining country and woodland park, where well‑kept paths, play areas and occasional events draw visitors. Haigh also carries a strong industrial past linked to the South Lancashire coalfield and associated iron and mining activity; today the community is largely residential, with leisure, heritage and outdoor recreation playing a significant part in the local economy and social life.
Postcode districts covering Haigh
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Liverpool 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Birkenhead 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Preston 14.3 miles23 km
- Oldham 21.1 miles34 km
- St. Helens 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Wigan 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Warrington 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Burnley 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Blackburn 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Blackpool 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Bolton 7.3 miles11.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Aspull, New Springs & Whelley Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Wigan Central Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Worthington Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Aspull Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Blackrod Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Standish Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Horwich South & Blackrod Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Standish with Langtree Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Wigan West Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ince Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Wigan Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ince-in-Makerfield Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Haigh
WN1 2UR, WN2 1PE, WN2 1LQ, WN2 1LR, WN2 1LZ, WN1 2SD, WN2 1ND, WN2 1LS, WN1 2SJ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Manchester Airport 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Blackrod Railway Station 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Wigan Wallgate Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
Hotels near Haigh Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Hinds Head Hotel 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Bolton Stadium Hotel, A Member of Radisson Individuals 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Wrightington Hotel & Health Club 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Bridge Hotel 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Macdonald Kilhey Court 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel 3 2 miles3.3 km
- Plaza Chorley, Sure Hotel Collection 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Kings Arms Hotel 8.5 miles13.6 km
Schools in Haigh
- St David Haigh and Aspull C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- DW Stadium Stadium 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 2.7 miles4.3 km
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 3.1 miles5 km
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 7.4 miles12 km
- Lathom House Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- School Stadium 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Ewood Park Stadium 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Salford City Stadium Stadium 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Dam Wood Forest 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Spring Wood Forest 12.6 miles20.3 km