Haigh Hall Mini Shoots

Thank you for your interest in booking a Bobtale Mini Shoots. These are a quick and easy way of getting some beautiful shots of your family during the festive season.

Tuesday 15th April 2025

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AHEAD OF YOUR SHOOT

Slots are £75 each. This includes you 15 minute slot time and a gallery of your best images. Payments for slots will be taken in cash for this set of minis - the weather forecast is changeable at the moment and this makes any cancellations easier in terms of refunds.
You are guaranteed at least 5 images in your gallery, but will not be charged/sold any additional images - basically, once you’ve paid, that’s all you pay - you won’t get the hard sell from Bobtale!
Each photography slot is 15 minutes long. All slots are listed below.

Photoshoots will not go ahead if it is raining - please be watching instagram stories for updates on the day and the day before. It may be that shoots have to be cancelled at the last moment depending on weather - instagram stories will be the best, easiest and quickest way to inform you if the shoots are cancelled.
If you are late, this time will be deducted from your 15 minutes. If you miss your slot, unfortunately there will not be time to catch up so please arrive in plenty time. The missed slot cannot be transferred to another date.
There is a walk from the car park to the meeting point - please also factor this into your timings so you are at the meeting point ahead of your slot time.
If I am not at the meeting point when you arrive, do not worry, I will return to meet you for the start of your slot.

Please complete the form at the bottom of this page, providing an email address for your gallery.

Haigh Hall

Directions

Haigh Woodland Park is within easy reach of both the M6 (J27) and the M61 (J6). If approaching from the M6, take the A49 towards Standish, then the B5239 to Haigh. Look out for the B5239 and Aspull, then Haigh, when leaving the M61.

Alternatively, Haigh Woodland Park can easily be found close to the two main A roads, the A6 and the A49.

If you're using your Sat Nav, our address is Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan, WN2 1PE.

Parking

A large car park is located near Haigh Hall and has a number of disabled parking spaces available.

Haigh Woodland Park operates a ticketed barrier pay system in all car parks. This means payment is on exit from the car park, so there will be no ticket to display.

Car parking charge:

Free Up to 30 minutes - Free
30 mins to 90 mins - £1.50
Over 90 mins - £3.50.

Parking can be paid using cash or card. Lost tickets are replaced for a £3.50 fee.

The car park is open 8am - 6pm weekdays and 7.30am - 6pm at the weekend.

Meeting Point

Once parked on the main car park, head towards the large adventure playground.

Walking past the playground (with the playground on your right), continue past the high ropes and the path will fork (there is a red train in the centre of the fork). Go to the left towards the walled gardens. I will meet you at the entrance of the walled gardens.

Haigh Hall Map - car park and meeting point are circled - red line indicates walk from car park to meeting point.

FAQ

What should we wear?

Whatever you like! Some families like to stick to a few colours so it looks more coordinated, others like to dress how they normally would to reflect them as a family. Style it how you prefer.

If babies are sitting but not standing, it’s a good idea to bring a blanket too. Again, this can be a colour of your choice but often more neutral colours work best and aren’t as distracting.

What if my children don’t perform?

We all have those parenting moments when we have 15 minutes for our children to smile and look happy and they decide to do the complete opposite. I am super laid back and a Mummy myself so please don’t stress. Distraction I find is the best method. I love capturing natural interaction between families so the more chatty and involved you are with each other the better. Ignore me, play games like I spy, give tickles - and bribery is always a winner! But don’t stress if they don’t say ‘cheese’ on cue.

Are shoots suitable for babies?

Whilst shoots are suitable for all ages, be mindful of what you are expecting. A waterproof picnic blanket or one that can be easily washed maybe a good option for babies who are sitting independently. If babies are not yet sitting, it is best to only book if you intend to have photos as a family where an adult can hold them.

How do I receive my photos?

You will receive your photos via an online gallery. From here you can download and use your images and use them however you like.

If I miss my slot, can I reschedule or get a refund?

Unfortunately, not. These sessions are non-refundable and any no-shows would not be able to be rescheduled for an alternative date. If you cannot make your mini shoot, advanced notice would be appreciated - just drop me a message on instagram. All slot times are found below.