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This is the official page for Heaton Park, Manchester. Construction started on Heaton Hall in 1772 and finished mid 1790’s with the Orangery added in 1823.

With over 600 acres of parkland, Grade I listed Heaton Hall, the Animal Centre, a boating lake plus much more, we are proud to be the biggest and best park in the North West. Welcome to Heaton Park

Heaton Park is the largest municipal park in Europe boasting over 640 acres of heritage landscape, grazing land and landscaped gardens. The park is home to the Neo-Classical Grade 1 listed Heaton Hall, several grade 2 listed buildings and landmarks, an animal centre and leisure activities for all tastes, including cafes, garden centre, championship golf course, Zip World, boating lake, heritage tramway and museum, adventure playgrounds, events and festivals
combine to make Heaton Park one of the most popular and affordable family days out in the North West. The state rooms include the Library, the Music Room and Dining Room and upstairs is a very rare Pompeiian Cupola Room which was the work of Italian artist Biagio Rebecca. The hall and park were owned by the Egerton family until it was put up for sale and bought by Manchester City Council in 1902. During the First World War the hall was used as a military hospital. The 12-acre boating lake was constructed between 1908 and 1912 by previously unemployed men using only shovels and hand-pulled trucks. The lake, which is overlooked by the Lakeside Café, has three islands and is home to large numbers of ornamental birds and wildfowl including herons, geese, ducks, swans and fantail doves. There are rowing boats available for hire and can be pre-booked online.

02/11/2026

Take a look at this week at Heaton Park 🍃
For more details, check out our events page at: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/.../events-at-heaton-park

02/11/2026

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From Monday 2nd November until 2027 the park will close at 4.30pm.
Please ensure you allow adequate time to reach your chosen exit point by this time.
The final gate closure will be Gate 15, St Margaret’s Road.

30/10/2026

Spoooky Animal Friday and Happy Halloweekend from Heaton Park!

Not sure the donkeys are impressed by their new skeletal lodger... don't worry guys, he'll be gone next week 🩻👻🎃🕸

28/10/2026

Heaton Park's role in World War 1

From the 28th October to 11th November, a Remembrance Trail is live near the Somme Memorial, inviting visitors to explore the park’s role in World War 1 and pay tribute to the servicemen and women who gave their lives for this country.

On Friday 30th October, our Programme and Engagement officer will lead a free family craft project from 10am to 2pm in the Courtyard (near the Stables Cafe). Make your own felt poppy to add to the park’s display at the Memorial.

On Remembrance Sunday, 8th November, Caroline Clegg from Feelgood Theatre Productions will lead the Annual Peace and Remembrance Service at the Somme Memorial, beginning at 10.45am and concluding at 11.40am. The service will include poetry, readings, the Last Post, and a two-minute silence.

This service will take place regardless of the weather, so please dress appropriately.

26/10/2026

🎃Happy Half-Term!🎃
Take a look at this week at Heaton Park 🍃
For more details, check out our events page at: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-the-arts/parks-playgrounds-allotments-and-open-spaces/heaton-park/what-to-see-and-do/events-at-heaton-park

26/10/2026

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From Monday 26th October until Sunday 1st November, the park will close at 4.45pm.
Please ensure you allow adequate time to reach your chosen exit point by this time.
The final gate closure will be Gate 15, St Margaret’s Road.

23/10/2026

UPDATED on 28th October

Happy Halloween Half-Term everyone! 🕸🎃🕷

Ahead of travelling to Heaton Park this Half-Term, please do check the TFGM website if you're travelling by tram as there are major tram works underway across Manchester: https://tfgm.com/tram-improvement-works/major-tram-works

Luckily for us, the Bury and Ashton-under-line lines are still in operation, and we recommend using public transport to visit us as we have limited parking available onsite.

🚋Heaton Park or Bowker Vale tram stops are both a short distance away.

🚌66, 90, 94, 135, 894, 895 and 900 bus routes all provide access to areas surrounding the park.

🚗We have pay and display car parks around the park for ease. The largest are the Lakeside Car Park (M25 0DL) and the Hall Car Park (M25 2GT). Please be respectful of our neighbours and ensure you only park within the designated car parks, due to poor weather the overflow car park will not be open.

👻WHAT'S ON👻:

🧪26th October Slime Making Workshop: Come and make some spooky slime to take home! Join us in the Classroom by the Stables Café between 10:30am and 12pm. Booking not required. Ages 3+. £1 per participant, pay on the door

⛺27th October Campfire Tales with the League of Curiosity: Embark on a magical journey of captivating storytelling, marvellous live music, and stupendous songs with the League of Curiosity's 'Campfire Tales'. The show lasts for approximately 30 minutes and is suitable for ages 5 years and over.

Book online via Eventbrite and pay on the door ( £2 per ticket, card only). Please arrive 15 minutes before the show is due to begin at the Classroom next to the Stables Café.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stories-around-the-camp-fire-with-the-league-of-curiosity-cic-11am-tickets-2002741802644?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stories-around-the-camp-fire-with-the-league-of-curiosity-cic-2pm-tickets-2002741973154?aff=oddtdtcreator

🏮27th October: Create and decorate your own FREE lantern, ready for the Lantern Parade at Heaton Park free family fireworks event on Saturday the 7th!
Join us in the Classroom next to the Stables Café, 12pm-1pm.

🔬🎃28th October Hidden Horrors of Heaton - Introduction to Microscopes: Uncover the hidden world of Heaton Park using a microscope! What will you discover? This event is free and no booking is required, simply drop in to the Classroom (next to the Stables Café) on the day between 10am and 12:30pm.

🏮29th October: Join Walk the Plank for a fun, hands-on lantern-making workshop for all the family. Create your own colourful illuminated lantern and add a little extra sparkle to the evening as we get ready for the fireworks!

🌺30th October Poppies for the Park: In honour of Armistice Day, come and make a felt poppy for the Heaton Park poppy display. This event is free and all materials will be provided, join us in the Classroom between 10am and 2pm.

🎃 While you're here, why not celebrate the season with our Hidden Horrors Trail? Try and spot our spooky trail on your walk around the park...

☠️Check out Zip World Manchester's Heaton Park of Horrors and find yourself zooming down the UK's biggest outdoor tubing slide after dark...
Book here: https://zipwo.uk/4j3j9QQ

🚮 Please remember to bring a bag for your litter, or take it home, and help keep our parks clean and green for everyone to enjoy.

23/10/2026

👻Spooky Animal Friday 👻

"Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?" - The Witch, Robert Eggers (2015)

Did you know that in the Middles Ages goats were associated with witchcraft, with many people believing that The Devil took the form of a goat to visit the mortal realm?

We're sure that Jude isn't secretly possessed... but we can't make any promises about Bart!

23/10/2026

🤩BIG NEWS🤩

The team at Heaton Park, Manchester Parks and the wider Manchester City Council are excited to confirm that we will be hosting Alex Warren at Heaton Park on Friday 2nd July 2027 as part of their 2027 UK tour!

Please be aware that we are not a ticket seller.

For ticket information https://www.alexwarrenofficial.com/tour

22/10/2026

🏮 Get creative this half term with a free family lantern-making workshops from Walk the Plank.

📍Platt Fields Park - 27 October
📍Wythenshawe Park - 28 October
📍 Heaton Park & Hall - 29 October

Make your own illuminated lantern and join the lantern parade on Saturday 7 November as part of Manchester's fireworks celebrations.

Book now: https://orlo.uk/Lantern_making_workshops_ZD1mZ

MCRparks Walk the Plank

Address

St Margaret's Road
Manchester
M252GT

Website

https://linktr.ee/heatonpark

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