People came together to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III today as street parties continued across Greater Manchester.
18.04.2023 - 06:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
After last week’s rainy weather, Greater Manchester is set to bask in the sun over the next few days. The Met Office has forecasted wall to wall sunshine for Tuesday, with highs of 15C expected.
Sunny intervals are predicted for Wednesday and Thursday, although it will turn cloudier over the weekend - so it's a good idea to make the most of the fine weather while it’s around. Of course, the best place to head on a sunny day is your local park.
Whether you visit one for your lunch break or go for a post-work walk, nothing beats getting outside and soaking up the rays on a sunny day. We’ve rounded up some of the best parks in Greater Manchester to go to during the glorious weather this week.
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Nestled by Piccadilly Station, Mayfield Park might not be on your radar when you think of green spaces in the city - that’s because it’s not even a year old. The 6.5 acre park only opened its gates to the public last September, making it Manchester’s newest public park in 100 years.
It boasts grassy areas, paths and views of the River Medlock. There’s a fun play area for kids too, which includes seven slides and sunken trampolines.
A proper hidden gem, Walkden Gardens is a beautiful green oasis not to be missed. Tucked away off Marsland Road in Sale, it’s a small but perfectly formed garden which features several ‘rooms’ you can walk around.
There’s a fuchsia garden, a mini-arboretum and a Japanese garden to name but a few of the features Walkden Gardens has to offer. In the coming weeks the gardens’ 70ft wisteria arch will be in bloom so make sure you plan a visit.
A few minutes’ walk away from Wigan town centre is Mesnes Park which dates back to 1878. The 28-acre
People came together to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III today as street parties continued across Greater Manchester.
As King Charles was crowned at Westminster Abbey in London, people came together across Greater Manchester to celebrate the new monarch - and enjoy a party.
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Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, just over an hour’s drive from Greater Manchester, is the gorgeous village of Castleton. Lying in the shadow of the iconic Mam Tor, this picture-postcard village is full of old cottages and cosy pubs.
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Scattered across the Peak District are dozens of villages, each one offering something a bit different. The village of Baslow has its own hidden gem among the usual range of cosy cafes and country pubs - a Michelin-approved restaurant.
Nestled on a hilltop with views across a sparkling crystal blue mere, the village of Marbury is one of the most picture perfect in Cheshire. Black and white timber framed houses are clustered around the village green where Marbury's historic pub proudly looks out across rolling fields.
The Prime Minister was in Greater Manchester today. Flanked by MPs, councillors and activists, Rishi Sunak visited Bury and Rochdale ahead of next month's council elections.
A TikTok influencer has been forced to apologise to her followers after receiving backlash from a viral video. Katylee Bailey shared a video with her 2.8 million fans where she revealed she had bought her own home mortgage free at the age of just 21.
A park an hour from Greater Manchester which inspired New York’s Central Park has received Government backing to win Unesco World Heritage status. Birkenhead Park in Merseyside is among seven sites in the running to join the prestigious list.
Another pleasantly sunny day is forecast for Saturday as Greater Manchester continues to enjoy the warmer weather this Easter weekend.
The Easter weekend is off to a bright start in Greater Manchester with glorious sunshine forecast on Good Friday.
Sitting on top of a hill and boasting stunning views across rolling fields, this Cheshire farm shop makes an idylllic destination on a sunny day.