Neighbourhood in Manchester
Openshaw
Greater Manchester, North West
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Days out & attractions in Openshaw
Days out around Openshaw – lakes, museums, parks, monuments and more, including 2 in Openshaw itself. Each comes with a description, photo, address and map where available.
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🏞️ Lakes & lochs
Gorton Upper Reservoir
Reddish Bridge · 1.9 miles
Gorton Reservoirs are two reservoirs on the boundary of Tameside and Manchester in the North West of England. They are Gorton Upper Reservoir and Gorton Lower Reservoir. The upper and lower sections are separated by a road supported by a stone bridge consisting of a series of arches. They are owned and maintained by United Utilities.
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🏛️ Museums
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🌳 Parks & gardens
Philips Park
Bradford · 1.2 miles
Set within the River Medlock valley, Philips Park occupies almost 31 acres of woodland, grassland, water and rolling hills two miles east of Manchester city centre. Opened on 22 August 1846, it ranks among the world’s first municipal parks, created through public subscription and the advocacy of local MP Mark Philips. The original carriage drive, serpentine paths, amphitheatre and Head Gardener’s house survive, while archaeological finds such as a Roman coin and a 16th-century halberd testify to the site’s long history. In 2001 the park received Grade II listed status on the National Register of Parks and Gardens, and a Green Flag was awarded in 2005. Facilities include a visitor centre housed in an 1868 lodge by architect Alfred Darbyshire, a park-warden service, toilets, a children’s play area, a hard-standing ball court, a junior football pitch, allotments, a community orchard, a bowling green with pavilion, a show-field for events, picnic spots, seating, quiet zones, a pond and a dipping platform. A friends group works with the wardens to run environmental and educational programmes, health walks and annual gatherings such as the summer Party in the Park and one of Manchester’s larger free fireworks displays in November. Access is straightforward from the city centre, with the park bounded to the north by the River Medlock, to the west by Alan Turing Way, and adjacent to the City of Manchester Stadium, the Velodrome and Philips Park Cemetery. The nearest town listed on OpenStreetMap is Bradford. Admission is free, and the range of amenities makes the park suitable for casual visits, organised events and community activities.
Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA
Mayfield Park
Brunswick · 1.9 miles
Mayfield Park is a park in Manchester city centre, England, covering an area of 6.5 acres (2.6 ha). The city centre's first new park in more than 100 years, it was officially opened on 22 September 2022.
Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA
Ancoats Green
Ancoats · 1.9 miles
Closed for major upgrade.
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🗿 Monuments & memorials
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🏚️ Ruins
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🖼️ Galleries
The Whitworth
Chorlton-on-Medlock · 2.5 miles
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📸 Landmarks & sights
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🛝 Playgrounds
Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Distances are as the crow flies from Openshaw.
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