Park & outdoorsPet friendly4.5 editorial
Heaton Park
Manchester, United Kingdom
Over an hour from your starting point
Review
Manchester's giant backyard. Pack a picnic, pick a playground and let them disappear. The animal centre and seasonal events give it a 'day out' feel rather than just a local park.
Our recommendation. Free parking fills fast at weekends. Go earlier than you think.
- Playgrounds
- Boating lake
- Tram museum
- Animal centre
Best age groups
Playgrounds, lake and room to run — every age
Toddlers 0–4
A strong fit
Little kids 5–8
A strong fit
Tweens 9–12
A strong fit
Teens 13–16
A strong fit
Pets
Dogs welcome on a lead. Watch playgrounds and the animal centre rules.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Typical cost
- Free
- Cover
- Mostly outdoors