Make the most of the weather while it lasts with a visit to this gorgeous park
Queens Park, Heywood(Image: Manchester Evening News)
It feels like we’ve been having glorious weather for weeks; rain seems like a distant memory and sunglasses and sun cream have become the norm. In fact it’s been the driest start to the year since 1929.
But the Met Office has warned that change is on its way, with showers forecast for the bank holiday weekend.
Until then the weather is still set to be mild and sunny with a few cloudy intervals, so it’s a good idea to make the most of it and get outside to soak up those rays.
Luckily there’s loads of incredible parks, gardens and green spaces to visit across Greater Manchester, including the ‘beautiful’ Queen’s Park in Heywood.
Queens Park, Heywood(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The Green Flag-awarded park has a range of facilities catering for everyone from tiny tots to couples enjoying a stroll in the sun.
At the heart of the park is a picturesque boating lake home to various waterfowl and providing a tranquil spot to escape the stresses of daily life
There are tree-lined paths where you spot cheeky squirrels and immerse yourself in nature, a magnificent fountain, bowling green and a bandstand.
The park is a haven for kids with two playgrounds including a toddler’s play area, a tennis court, and a BMX track.
There’s an onsite cafe which is open daily from 10am to 3pm, and from 9am on Saturdays and Sundays, which sells breakfasts, light meals, snacks, hot and cold drinks and ice cream – perfect for those sunny days.
Queens Park, Heywood(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The park has received dozens of five star reviews on Google. One visitor, Bradley: “This park is beautiful. If you do some exploring, you can really find yourself in some cracking secluded slots.
“My wife and I are also big fans of the wildlife in this park, often it sneaks up on you in the most delightful way.”
Another visitor, Vee, wrote: “Queens Park is a beautifully maintained park with tons of facilities. It’s family and dog friendly and wheelchair accessible all around the park.
“There’s the potential to go on nature walks beyond the park as well. There’s a band stand, various exercise areas, a cafe and I believe the BMX track is being reinstated at some point as well. Lots of wildlife and beautiful trees.”
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