Manchester's Secret Gardens

 

Believe it or not, Manchester has some beautiful hidden secrets!

Manchester’s public parks can feel, well a little too public. Sometimes, it’s nice to have a little privacy, the feeling of peace and tranquility outdoors is always relaxing.

But, don’t get us wrong, we do love the green spaces of the popular Heaton Park and Platts Field Park, but the trouble is, so does everyone else!

This is why we have searched high and low to find the best secret gardens for you, your family and friends can enjoy!

Walkden Gardens

Walkden Gardens is in Sale, Greater Manchester is known by locals as “The Secret Garden” or “The Maze.” Twist and turn your way around the hedgerows to keep finding new and beautiful surprises. From strolling down the Wisteria Arch to admiring the amazing Japanese Garden, we ensure you will be blown away!

Clowes Park

Clowers Park is in Broughton, Manchester it is so secret that it is tricky to find, hidden away behind the houses in the area. Feed the ducks at the large duck pond, visit the gated garden area to have a picnic and take the kids to the spacious, walled playgrounds. This park gives you the best of both with a bustling and tranquil atmosphere at the same time!

Alexandra Park

Alexandra Park is in Oldham, Manchester, it is much loved by the local community, featuring beautiful formal gardens, a glasshouse, a boating lake, playgrounds and it even has its own padding pool in summer! So, if you love grand and beautiful parks, take a visit to Alexandra to be truly amazed!

Prestwich Forest Park

Prestwich Forset Park is in Whitefield, Manchester, it is a stunning urban forest consisting of several overlapping parks. This park is hidden away moments away from the A56 in Prestwich, it is perfect for cyclists and walkers. If you love mountain biking this is the park for you, it has a recently built mountain bike trail! Prestwich Forest Park also has a cool adventure playground, perfect for the kids one afternoon. If you desire a fun, active day out then visit Prestwich Forest Park and be tired out!

Leave a Reply
  Loading...