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Evening

Golden Hour at Mayfield Park

Catch the last warm light of the day in Manchester's newest park, then head to a nearby spot for a drink.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:34

    Piccadilly Tap

    Grab a pint at Piccadilly Tap. It is a real ale outlet close to the main entrance to Piccadilly station with more seating upstairs.

  2. 16:04

    Mayfield Park

    Walk to Mayfield Park. The city centre's first new park in more than 100 years covers 6.5 acres and offers open space for the evening view.

  3. 16:19

    Mayfield Park

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW, casting golden light over the park and the city skyline.

  4. 16:49

    Bulls Head

    End the night with a drink at the Bulls Head. This traditional pub with a Victorian exterior is diagonally opposite the rear entrance of Piccadilly station.

Local tip

Mayfield Park opens at 06:30. Piccadilly Tap is open from 12:00 on weekdays and Sundays, and from 11:00 on Thursday and Saturday. The Bulls Head is open Mon-Sat from 11:30 to 23:00 and Sun from 12:00 to 22:30.

Check before you go

  • Mayfield Park hours: 06:30-19:30
  • Piccadilly Tap hours: Mo-We,Su 12:00-23:00; Th-Sa 11:00-24:00
  • Bulls Head hours: Mon-Sat 11:30-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:30

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