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A village near Bolton has been named among Britain’s poshest in a list by the Daily Mail. Introducing the list, the newspaper said: “From quaint village schools with high-speed links to Oxbridge to thatched cottages and chichi high streets, some villages in Britain are unmistakably upper class. It’s little wonder, then, that these smart locations are such a pull for those with deep enough pockets.
“‘With village locations boasting beautiful green spaces, lower crime rates, good schools, cosy pubs and charming homes with individual character, who can blame them?’ says Yopa’s National Franchise Director, Steve Anderson. “So to help you get slice of the good life, we’ve spoken to estate agents, scoped out the award-winners and trawled through guides to round up some of the UK’s poshest villages.” @hikingheros 📍Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan 👟 Multiple walks, as long as suits you ⏰ 1-2 hours, slow pace walk #walkiesforyou #thingstodomanchester #pramfriendlywalks #fyp #walksmanchester #foryou #nature #haighhall #outdoors #walks ♬ On Top Of The World - Imagine Dragons Haigh named among UK’s poshest villages Haigh, which is less than 30 minutes away from Bolton by road, has been named one of the UK’s poshest villages and its woodland park is said to be “teeming with winding trails and exquisite manicured gardens”.
The Daily Mail said: “Posh may not be a word routinely associated with Wigan – but tree-shrouded Haigh raises the game. “This rural village is home to Haigh Hall, built between 1827 and 1840, as well as the restored Haigh Windmill, originally used to pump water to Haigh Brewery. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Knights ⚔️ (@wigan_wanderers) “Beyond these historic properties, though, Haigh also has its own woodland park, teeming with winding trails and exquisite manicured gardens.
” You can see the full list of the poshest villages in the UK via the Daily Mail website. Last year, Haigh was named among the poshest villages by The Telegraph , and it was described as “a hidden gem”. The publication also mentioned Haigh Hall and the woodland park.
Recommended reading: 'Hidden gem' in Greater Manchester named among poshest villages in the UK 'Fantastic' woodland 30 minutes from Bolton among best dog walking spots 5 short village walks you can enjoy with loved ones near Bolton While describing the village, the newspaper said: “Shrouded by trees, Haigh is a hidden gem just a few miles from the busy Wigan town centre. “There’s an imposing country mansion, Haigh Hall, built between 1827 and 1840, and the restored Haigh Windmill, originally used to pump water to Haigh Brewery. “It is also home to Haigh Woodland Park, with miles of winding trails through woodland and manicured gardens.
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