The Grand Lodge
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Sir Thomas Egerton wanted an impressive entrance to the park and in 1807 he commissioned Lewis Wyatt, nephew of James, who designed Heaton Hall. The triumphal arch originally led to a long carriage drive up to the hall. The lodge has 2 two floors of accommodation, with cellars under the west wing and an attic over the arch. There is a memorial plaque to the 'Manchester Pals' who trained in the park during WWI. Today the lodge has been also been renovated and converted into self-catering accommodation.
