Heaton Park (Manchester)

Heaton Park is a nice breath of fresh air inside a huge city which is over developed and has so much traffic congestion. Located near to junction 18 of the M60 near Prestwich, and it's very accesible with multiple entances. I stay on the same road about 1 minutes walk from the park and am a frequent user. It has a pond, of sorts, a playpark for kids, nice forest walks and even a couple of football pitches. Also with the Commonwealth games coming to manchester we now have a bowling green too. Also there is a garden centre, zoo and even tennis courts and basketball courts. The zoo isn't extensive but does give something for you to look at while your walking around. ...  Read the complete review

Heaton Park is situated near to junction 18 of the M60 near Prestwich, Manchester; and is approximately 20 minutes from Manchester City Centre. Heaton Park is set in approximately 650 acres of landscaped parkland, including woodlands and lots of open green space, which is Grade II by the English Heritage. In addition, there are nine listed buildings within the grounds of Heaton Park, including the magnificent neo-classical Heaton Hall Grade I listed country house, which has beautifully restored 18th century interiors – well worth a visit, especially as admission is free of charge, but note, the mansion is only open from Thursday through Sundays, and Bank ...  Read the complete review