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Manchester Parks, Manchester Gardens and Manchester Arboretums
(Manchester, England)



Manchester has a huge and impressive selection of parks and gardens, both in central Manchester and also in the surrounding suburbs. These Manchester parks and gardens range from the largest parks in the city, to the smallest central city gardens. You would never imagine that the large and busy city of Manchester would have so much green and open space throughout, including a number of impressive trees, central gardens and floral displays.

Many areas of Manchester city have at least one park or green garden area, whether it is just a small pool with surrounding trees, a square in central Manchester with seating areas, or a huge park in the suburbs of Manchester covering many acres. Here are some of the most popular parks and gardens in and around Manchester, providing important areas for relaxation and recreation in the city of Manchester.




Manchester Parks and Gardens: Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens - Millgate Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2SW, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 434 1877
The splendid Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens are located in the Didsbury area of Manchester. Attractions at Manchester's Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens include a large collection of plants from all over the world, landscaped gardens, a café, tennis courts and picnic areas.
Manchester gardens open: daily

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Platt Fields Park - Mabfield Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6LP, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 224 2902
Platt Fields Park, in the Fallowfield district of Manchester, are more than 100 years old and cover almost 100 acres / 40 hectares. With large open expanses of grassland, Platt Fields Park is home to many on Manchester's large, outdoor events and festivals.
Manchester gardens open: daily

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Daisy Nook Country Park - John Howarth Countryside Centre, Stannybrook Road, Failsworth, M35 9WJ, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 308 3909
Situated to the north-east of central Manchester, Daisy Nook Country Park is full of things to do. Highlights at Daisy Nook Country Park, near Manchester, include woodland trails, a lake, boat rides, a café and mature trees.
Manchester gardens open: Wednesday to Friday - 13:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:30 to 17:00

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Eastwood RSPB Reserve - Mottram Road, Stalybridge, Manchester, SK14 8BL, England
Tel: +44 (0)1270 610180
Manchester's Eastwood RSPB Reserve, in the Ashton-under-Lyne area of Manchester, covers around 10 acres / 4 hectares and is full of wild birds, animals and plants.
Manchester gardens open: daily

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Lyme Park - Buxton Road West, Disley, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK12 2NX, England
Tel: +44 (0)1633 766492
Lyme Park, in the Stockport district of Manchester, is one of the most spectacular parks in the Manchester area. Covering more than 1,000 acres, 400 hectares, Manchester's Lyme Park is owned and managed by the National Trust and features herds of deer, woodland walks, landscaped areas and a café.
Manchester gardens open: daily - 08:00 to dusk

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Chorlton Nature Reserve - Brookburn Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 905 1100
The Chorlton Nature Reserve, in the Chorlton-cum-Hardy district of Manchester, is a beautiful green oasis, filled with natural woodland, ponds, and a number of scenic pathways suitable for walking, jogging and cycling.
Manchester gardens open: daily

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Peover Hall and Gardens - Over Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9HM, England
Tel: +44 (0)1565 632358
Located to the south of Greater Manchester, the Peover Hall and Gardens are more than 400 years old and full of history. With formal garden areas, a walled-gardens and large landscaped park, other attractions include the stunning Elizabethan manor house.
Manchester gardens open: Monday and Thursday - 14:00 to 17:00

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Etherow Country Park - George Street, Compstall, Stockport, SK6 5JD, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 427 6937
Etherow Country Park is an important wildlife haven in Stockport, close to the outskirts of Manchester. Home to a large number of wild birds and plants, other attractions at Etherow Country Park include a large lake, a café and picnic areas.
Manchester gardens open: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday - 10:30 to 16:00, Wednesday - 13:00 to 16:00

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Haigh Hall and Country Park - Haigh Country Park, Haigh, Wigan, WN2 1PE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1942 832895
To the west of Greater Manchester you will find Haigh Hall and Country Park, a popular attraction within easy reach of Manchester city. Highlights at Haigh Hall and Country Park include landscaped gardens, more than 200 acres / 80 hectares of spreading parkland, seasonal exhibitions, crazy golf and a miniature railway, which is particularly popular with children.
Manchester gardens open: daily

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Jumbles Country Park - Waterfold Car Park, Bradshaw Road, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 6EJ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1204 853360
Jumbles Country Park is nearby Manchester and has many attractions for visitors. These include a well-stocked lake for fishing and sailing, woodland trails and picnic areas.
Manchester gardens open: daily

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Moses Gate Country Park - Rock Hall Visitor Centre, Hall Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 3DN, England
Tel: +44 (0)1204 334343
Bolton's Moses Gate Country Park is within easy reach of Manchester and has excellent facilities for outdoor sports, such as horse riding, cycling, canoeing, jogging and walking.
Manchester gardens open: Tuesday to Friday - 09:30 to 16:30, Saturday to Monday - 13:00 to 16:30

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Prestwich Forest Park - Park Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 796 6404
Prestwich Forest Park, in the Bury region of Manchester, is a peaceful park with an attractive river that runs through the centre. With wide pathways suitable for walking, jogging, cycling and horse riding, Prestwich Forest Park is also rich in wildlife, with large areas of natural woodland.
Manchester gardens open: daily

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Reddish Vale Country Park - Mill Lane, Reddish, Stockport, Manchester, SK5 7HE, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 477 5637
Manchester's Reddish Vale Country Park, in the Stockport area of Manchester, has many attractions and excellent facilities for outdoor activities, such as walking, jogging, fishing, cycling, mountain biking and horse riding. Reddish Vale Country Park is also home to a number of interesting woodland trails.
Manchester gardens open: daily

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Stalybridge Country Park - Hartley Street, Millbrook, Stalybridge, SK5 3DR, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 338 8200
Stalybridge Country Park, on the outskirts of Manchester, is a particularly picturesque park with gardens, lakes, matures trees, walking trails and a nearby historic castle.
Manchester gardens open: daily

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Tandle Hill Country Park - Tandle Hill Road, Royton, Oldham, Manchester, OL2 5UX, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 627 2608
Located in the Oldham area of Manchester, Tandle Hill Country Park is a vast parkland, with large areas of woodland. Featuring scenic views, woodland walks, open areas of grassland, a small golf court, a visitors' centre, a café and picnic facilities, Tandle Hill Country Park is one of the most popular parks in this area of Manchester.
Manchester gardens open: daily

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Werneth Low Country Park - Lower Higham Visitor Centre, Higham Lane, Hyde, Manchester, SK14 5LR, England
Tel: +44 (0)161 368 6667
Werneth Low Country Park, in the Denton area of Manchester, covers around 200 acres / 80 hectares. With woodland areas, walking trails, a large amount of wildlife and a visitors' centre, Werneth Low Country Park offers some superb views of the surrounding countryside.
Manchester gardens open: Tuesday - 11:45 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - 12:30 to 16:30

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Jodrell Bank Science Centre and Arboretum - Bomish Lane, Lower Withington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL, England
Tel: +44 (0)1477 571339
The Jodrell Bank Science Centre and Arboretum can be found on the outskirts of Manchester and is home to an impressive science centre, planetarium and wonderful arboretum, with literally thousands of tree and shrub specimens.
Manchester gardens open: Tuesday to Sunday - 11:00 to 16:30

Manchester Parks and Gardens: Hare Hill Park - Over Alderley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4QB, England
Tel: +44 (0)1743 708100
Hare Hill Park, to the south of Greater Manchester, is owned and managed by the National Trust. With large areas of natural woodland, a walled garden and wild flowers, Hare Hill Park also features a number of interesting walking trails.
Manchester gardens open: daily - 10:00 to 17:30

 
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