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About Hilton Park

Hilton Park sits on the historical ground at Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, WN7 1RN. Once a multi-purpose stadium hosting Leigh RLFC and Leigh Genesis, it played a significant role in Rugby League Test/Tour history and FA Cup/league football contests before its redevelopment in 2009. Today, the site is remembered for its contributions to Leigh’s sporting legacy and its proximity to the vibrant Leigh town centre. This page provides a complete guide to the venue’s past and the nearby options for parking, transit, and stays and dining in the area.

Note: Hilton Park as a stand-alone venue is no longer an active stadium, with Leigh Sports Village opening nearby. This page preserves key historical context while guiding fans to current, practical options for visiting the area.

Transportation to Leigh has long centered on Kirkhall Lane and the surrounding road network, with connections via A579 and local routes. Parking historically included a car park behind the Main Stand and nearby street spots, plus multi-storey and retail-site parking a short ride away. For visitors today, we highlight nearby hotels and dining that complement trips to Leigh’s sporting heritage, including stays at Holiday Inn Express Leigh – Sports Village and options along the Manchester/Liverpool corridor. Whether you’re tracing the site’s storied past or planning a trip to nearby venues, we’ve got you covered with practical, easy-to-book guidance.

  • Seating: Total capacity around 10,000, with configurable setups ranging roughly 2,000–3,000 seats, Hilton Stand offering about 1,000 seats, plus upper deck seating in the Tommy Sale Stand and terraces behind goals.
  • Parking: Behind Main Stand car park, nearby street parking, and Leigh town centre multi-storey car park about a half-mile away. Additional spots at nearby B&Q/Asda locations.
  • Transit: Accessible via major routes near Kirkhall Lane; historical guides reference A579 and Leigh area routes, with broader links to M61/M6 corridors and local bus/train options to Leigh.
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express Leigh – Sports Village (Sale Way) and other Manchester/Liverpool corridor options for longer trips.
  • Nearby dining: Options in Leigh and surrounding towns; affiliate partners offer vetted choices for convenient pre- or post-event meals.
  • Notes: As a former stadium, Hilton Park’s legacy is preserved in historical accounts. For current stays and dining, consider the nearby Leigh Sports Village area and surrounding hospitality network.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, WN7 1RN (historical ground address; coordinates ~53.5025°N, 2.5225°W).
  • Capacity/seating: about 10,000 total capacity; roughly 2,000–3,000 seats depending on configuration; Hilton Stand ~1,000 seats; upper deck seating in Tommy Sale Stand; terraces behind goals.
  • Venue type: former multi-purpose stadium, home to Leigh RLFC and Leigh Genesis; later known as The Coliseum.
  • Demolished: February 2009; site redeveloped for housing; Leigh Sports Village opened nearby shortly after.
  • Notable events: Rugby League Test/Tour matches held there (examples include 1953 attendance records up to 31,326; multiple Kangaroo/Kiwis tours); FA Cup/league football matches with notable attendances (e.g., 7,024 in 1998).
  • Parking: car park behind the Main Stand; street parking nearby; Leigh town centre multi-storey car park about a half-mile away; additional parking at nearby B&Q/Asda sites.
  • Transit: accessible by major roads (Kirkhall Lane vicinity; later routes via A579/Leigh area); modern guides reference M61/M6 corridors and local bus/train links to Leigh area.
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express Leigh – Sports Village (Sale Way, Leigh, near Leigh Sports Village); other regional options within Manchester/Liverpool corridor.