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A Quiet Afternoon in Platt Fields

Escape the city noise for a walk through one of Manchester’s largest green spaces.

Best time: noneAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 14:00

    Friendship Inn

    Start with a pint of local beer at the Friendship Inn. This Victorian pub is a popular spot for students and locals, offering a relaxed atmosphere to begin your afternoon.

  2. 14:20

    Platt Fields Park

    Walk to Platt Fields Park. Stroll through the grounds of Platt Hall, enjoying the open spaces and the quiet atmosphere of Fallowfield’s large public park.

  3. 15:00

    Platt Fields Park

    Find a quiet bench near the lake or under the trees in Platt Fields Park to rest and reflect on the walk.

Local tip

The Friendship Inn serves average food but good beer. If you prefer a snack, the park has no internal vendors, so plan to eat before or after.

Check before you go

  • Friendship Inn hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-24:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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