Longford Park

“An oasis of fun and peace within the hustle and bustle of Manchester City centre. Situated reasonably close to both old Trafford football and cricket grounds, this park can provide some nice respite from the heaving crowds on match day and associated hooliganism. The park is huge, and is equipped with a lovely cafe (see my previous review), children’s play areas, large fields appropriate for games and ball sports, tennis courts and a disc golf course (reviewed separately). The park is far quieter than nearby equivalents such as Platt Fields park, Manchester and Alexandra Park, Manchester. This makes is a great target for an afternoon of peace and quiet immersed in nature. The park has lots of little hidden gems, nice flower patches and architectural relics.”

“Longford Park is a great spot for a relaxed day out, especially if you're bringing a picnic or your dog. The picnic areas are well-maintained, with plenty of grassy spaces to spread out, and several benches and shaded spots that make it comfortable even on sunnier days. It's a peaceful environment, ideal for families or friends wanting a quiet afternoon outdoors. A standout feature is the cycling area, which includes a paid cycling course offering bikes for all abilities. There are standard bikes, children's bikes, adaptive cycles for people with disabilities, and trikes – making it inclusive and accessible for everyone, including young children and those with special needs. It’s a great way to get active in a safe, supervised setting.”

“I love the walk here. Very peaceful, lots of nature and greenery. Lots of benches to sit and reflect. It's dog friendly so lots of people walking their pets. History posts dotted about for a quick read. Lots of amazing trees and colour. It's a great morning/afternoon walk or a day out if you have young children.”

“A beautiful old park, part of which used to be Longford Hall. You can still see the remains of the hall but the park is now full of mature trees, walk ways and lovely little cafe.”