Heaton Park
Six hundred acres of parkland with a hall, a boating lake, a farm and a tram stop at the gate.
One of the biggest municipal parks in Europe, with a boating lake, an animal centre, a tram museum and views back to the city from the hall. It is the obvious fine-weather escape without leaving the tram network. Bring a picnic; the café queues on sunny weekends.
When it works
Outdoors: pick a dry day. Best morning, afternoon.
Good for kids, dogs and locals' favourite.
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