Beloved £2 land train returns to one of Greater Manchester's most popular parks

It's running throughout the summer holidays07:44, 25 Jul 2026Families have already declared it one of Greater Manchester's best parks and now it just got even better with the return of its beloved land train.‌Land trains have been a key feature of Haigh Woodland Park throughout its recent history and now it's back for the summer, giving visitors - including those four legged ones - a unique ride around the estate.‌Regular journeys will run between the courtyard and Plantation Gates, with the train running daily from 10.30am.‌It costs £2 for a child's single ticket, or £4 return and for adults a single is £4 or £6 return.Click here to keep up to date with the latest Family news in our newsletterCouncillor Chris Ready, Wigan Council's cabinet portfolio holder for communities and neighbourhoo