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FC United Day Out

Supporter-owned football at Broadhurst Park, with time to explore the local green spaces nearby.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 12:00

    FC United of Manchester

    Arrive at Broadhurst Park. The club is entirely supporter-owned and plays in the Northern Premier League. Match tickets are £12 for adults, payable on the gate.

  2. 13:00

    Philips Park

    Walk 54 minutes SSW to Philips Park. Enjoy the mix of woodland, wild grassland, water and rolling hills in the valley of the River Medlock.

  3. 14:00

    Hendham Vale

    Walk 53 minutes WSW to Hendham Vale. A quiet spot for a final rest before heading back.

Local tip

Check the route from Broadhurst Park to Philips Park and Hendham Vale, as walking times are significant. There are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity, so plan to eat before or after your visit.

Check before you go

  • Match tickets are pay on the gate: £12 adult, £7 concessions, £3 U18s.
  • The park visits are long walks (50+ minutes each). Wear comfortable shoes.

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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