Those that wear the crown...

We were up and out early to beat the crowds and see the brand new Amphitheatre for a Tree in Wigan's Haigh Woodland Park. From the creative minds of renowned international artists Al and Al (sadly no longer involved in the project but leaving behind a lasting legacy) it is a wonderfully striking piece of art inspired by an 18th century painting of Sir Roger and Lady Bradshaigh.

Haigh Woodland Park had big plans involving Al and Al and like many other local people we were looking forward to our own version of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park or something similar. This is the first of the artist's plans to come to fruition, but many of their ideas will no longer be achieved after they were removed from the project by Wigan Council.

Whatever the future may now hold for the park, we love the new feature particularly the use of reclaimed bricks and stones around the area. It is a fascinating piece of art and definitely well worth a visit. If you've never been, Haigh Woodland Park has cafes, shops, playgrounds, golf (normal and crazy!) and lots of walks and beautiful parkland. Definitely a place you need to visit!