Haigh Hall

Haigh Hall is a manor house in Haigh, Greater Manchester, set on a gentle rise above the surrounding parkland. The building shows a symmetrical sandstone front with five stories, rectangular windows, and an entrance framed by Tuscan columns.

The estate was built between 1827 and 1840 for James Lindsay, the seventh Earl of Balcarres, on the site of a manor house from the twelfth century. The construction followed designs in a classical style that was popular across England at the time.

The name connects to the Lindsay family, who lived here for centuries and built up a major library. Visitors today can walk through the park, where the avenues and sight lines still carry the mark of old garden design.

The park is open year-round and offers paths through woodland and open ground that suit walks and exploration. On clear days, you can look out from the higher areas toward the surrounding hills.

The estate is surrounded by the largest continuous woodland in Greater Manchester, measuring over 250 acres. Some paths through this forest still follow the lines laid out in the eighteenth century.

Location: Haigh

GPS coordinates: 53.57170,-2.60920

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30