Named after a local politician named Fletcher Moss, this famous botanic garden is set atop a prominent hill in East Didsbury. Meandering footpaths are skirted by a smattering of identical-looking trees, while walks along these routes take visitors along the banks of the serene River Mersey. A refuge for native vegetation, the garden overflows with royal fern, walnut, and mulberry trees. It's quite easy to get lost amidst the natural beauty present here. Additional amenities include a small, old-fashioned tea shop that sells hot drinks, fantastic home-made cakes and ice cream, playing fields, well-kept tennis courts, and bowling greens.
The modern Colosseum of the blue half of Manchester, the Etihad Stadium is home to multiple-time Premier League Champions Manchester City FC. Equipped with the latest amenities, comfortable seats, luxurious VIP boxes and an ultra-sleek playing surface, the arena is truly a modern-era masterpiece. The stadium is in its best element when the blues host their neighbors and rivals Manchester United, cheering their heroes to yet another victory. Notable events hosted here in the past include the 2002 Commonwealth Games, 2008 UEFA Cup Final and a group stage match at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Este edificio, que en la actualidad está siendo devuelto a su antiguo esplendor, no es una piscina ordinaria. Victoria Bath cuenta con vitrales opulentos, pisos de mosaico, pavimentos de bloques de vidrio, y baños turcos. Los baños municipales, que abrieron sus puertas en 1906, y para los cuales no se reparó en gastos, eran considerados los más espléndidos del país: el nivel de extravagancia es el por qué. Películas de archivo y exposiciones históricas muestran cómo eran los baños en aquel entonces, y las actividades familiares y visitas guiadas aportan todo lo necesario para pasar una buena tarde. Para terminar el día, pasen por el café. Las visitas no están permitidas todo el año..
Born out of the desperate need for a public park, Chorlton Park serves as a lovely leisure spot for all. Opened in 1928, the park features a basketball court, a tennis court and various other amenities. The lightnings within the park are powered by solar energy, hence one of the reasons for its Green Flag status. Apart from serving the locals with a fantastic space to relax , it also holds various events like Unity Festival and the Beech Road Festival.
Nestled on the fringes of Manchester, this massive park is sheathed in lush, verdant grassland. An ideal place for a day out, Heaton Park is a hive of activities like bowling, golf, horse riding, rowing, tram rides and more. However, the park is as much historic as it is nature-oriented. A striking testimony to this very fact is the troupe of antiquated landmarks that ornament its core. The charismatic Neoclassical Heaton Hall, a rotunda-style temple complete with Tuscan columns, the octagonal Smithy Lodge, and the historic Colonnade, all reside in this park. In addition, Heaton Park also shelters a lake and the secluded Hazlitt Wood Pond which is fringed by dense emerald groves. The sprawling Orangery, built in 1823, is now a venue for events and conferences. Having made it to the English Heritage Register of Parks, Heaton Park, with its ornamental gardens and insightful historic landmarks, is indeed Manchester's crowning glory.
The country's most visited National Trust property and historic estate, Tatton Park consists of a mansion, a Tudor hall, an ornamental lake and over 20 hectares (50 acres) of gardens. There is also a traditional working farm, children's adventure playground, outdoor center, cafe and shop, as well as over 405 hectares (1000 acres) of deer park. Conveniently located close to the M6 and M56 motorways, an extremely varied program of nationally recognized events is held throughout the year, including major motoring and horticultural shows.
Come explore the vast greenery lands at the Mersey Forest, visitors will love this place simply because there is a lot to do. One could take walks in the woodlands, go cycling, have a picnic in the gardens and lots more. The serene cover of lush green trees and grasslands are perfect for a quick escape from the bustling city life. There are numerous events held here too including the very popular Forest Fever Fortnight.
King Sterndale is an idyllic little village with a population of around 30. Having retained much of its original character, the village is home to a close knit community which extends beyond the village to the entire parish. At the center of the community's focus is the much praised Christ Church with its colorful stained glass windows and ornate carvings. The church attracts visitors who seek out its warm and intimate setting to say a quiet prayer. Renown as the seat of the Pickford family, their home, referred to as "the Hall", still stands today. In the village green you will find the remains of a "butter cross" which would have once stood at the center of the medieval village's market place.
A quaint hamlet located in England's Peak District National Park, Little Hayfield is home to a small inn and is popular for a walking trail. The trail starts behind the Lantern Pike inn and leads up to Lantern Pike. Walkers can take the small road corssing an ancient mill and move ahead on a zig-zag, muddy path which leads to the summit. In the times gone by, fell racing and sheepdog trials were popular in Little Hayfield.
A woodland drenched in history, Borsdane Wood is said to be unchanged since the year 1600 and it consists of several species of native trees. Today, this ancient woodland provides various habitats to different wildlife. Mixed broadleaf shrubs and trees including various species like birch, ash, oak, hawthorn, hazel, cherry, dog rose and blackthorn can be found at Borsdane Wood. It is also home to vast expanse of open spaces. Borsdane Wood can be accessed from various entrances, one of them being the neighboring Raynor Park.
Axe Edge Moor is a major moorland and the source of many rivers around the place. It a scenic place located on the Peak District and is situated at the height of 1080 feet (551 meters). The moor holds England's second highest country house and spreads across three counties. A walk across this moor gives you a chance to stroll in the fresh country air and enjoy the scenic views around.