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wythenshawe park

This beautiful park is set in 109 hectares of open parkland in South Manchester, with historic and ornamental woodlands, herbaceous borders, formal bedding, open grassland and beautiful wildflower meadows. It's grounds have certainly proved to be beautiful over the past few years. The park has 8 senior football pitches, that can be booked online (takes you to external website), children's play area, tennis courts (free), a garden centre, home to wonderful local community farm - check the Facebook page, pitch & putt and a bowling green... with so much to explore, see and do, you're best to visit yourself and check it all out in person! Not forgetting a family run horse riding school based in the heart of park. New toWythenshawe Park is the incorporation of audio guides, interactive maps and augmented reality games now available via the Love Exploring app. All of the activities are free and most will show you something about the park that you may have missed, even if you’ve visited many times, so download the app to discover more! Travel: Car: Leave M60 at Junction 5, or M56 Junction 3 (onto Princess Parkway) Bus: Bus 101 from Princess Parkway (heading from City Centre). Bus 179 along Altrincham Road (from Stockport direction). Bus 370 from Didsbury along Wythenshawe Road, or from Altrincham Interchange along Wythenshawe Road. Bus stops are located nearby on Princess Parkway, Wythenshawe Road and Altrincham Road. The main entrance to the park is on Wythenshawe Road. The excellent Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) website contains route planners, to find your way from anywhere in Manchester, as well as downloadable timetables. Due to COVID-19, some facilities within the park are closed until further notice. See https://www.mcractive.com/activity/covid-19 for more information.

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outdoor table tennis

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FREE Table Tennis in now available the Park The Courtyard Cafe has received a CASH grant from Manchester Council to install two all weather outdoor Table Tennis tables at the cafe. With the support of the sports charity, StreetGames we are holding some free taster sessions and a mini tournament on Saturday 18th April, 10am start, all equipment supplied, open to all those aged 8yrs +. There will be sessions for primary age, secondary age and over 16yrs. There are limited places so please pop into the cafe and register for your place

tennis courts

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Wythenshawe Park Tennis Courts are now open and available for booking. Please visit the Clubspark website to book a court Visit Website

wythenshawe park pitch and putt

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This short 18 hole course is an ideal value way of improving your short game. Situated in the park itself this well maintained course provides that quick round to keep you in touch with your pitching and putting game. The bunkers provide the realism and hazards of a full course. There is also a crazy golf course located within the park. For bookings please contact them on 0161 945 5827 Visit Website

nature reserve

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Rare plants and wildlife will now recieve greater protection at Wythenshawe Park after it was declared Manchester's largest nature reserve. The park's 85-hectare area will now receive greater recognition for its unique habitats and natural features. The park boasts 13 different woodlands including Gib Lane Wood and Nan Nook Wood, both of which have an abundance of different varieties of plants, trees and wildlife. One beech tree is believed to be more than 450 years old, making it the oldest living tree in the city.

multi use games area

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The park also offers a multi use games area for people to use and enjoy

outdoor fitness area

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Outdoor fitness equipment is available at the park

grass football pitches

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11-a-side adult football pithches available dawn till dusk.

children's play area

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Children's Play Area

bowling green

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The Wythenshawe Park Bowls and Tennis Pavilion was erected circa 1960 to the designs Leonard C Howitt, City of Manchester Architect, and is a rare example of a parks pavilion designed in a modernist style. Its stripped upper storey has a balcony, club room and changing facilities, supported by a free-standing circular pier. Wythenshawe's green was, of course, designed for crown green bowling. However, thanks to the 2002 Commomwealth Games, a flat green facility was introduced.

baseball field

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The field is home to the Manchester Baseball Club, whho runs training sessions for kids at Wythenshawe Park on Saturday mornings for youngsters aged 5-6 and on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm for children under 12. Visit Website