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Platt Fields Park Info & Visitors Guide
Platt Fields Park, Manchester Highlights
General Facts
Platt Fields Park is one of Manchester’s largest and most historic public parks, located in Fallowfield, about 3 miles south of the city centre along Wilmslow Road. The park opened in 1910 on the grounds of the former Platt Hall estate, and it remains a cornerstone of green space in South Manchester.
Covering over 90 acres, it is known for its large boating lake, sports facilities, ornamental gardens, and wide open lawns. The park is surrounded by vibrant student areas, making it popular with families, joggers, and university communities alike.
Visitor Essentials
- Opening Hours: Daily, 8:00 am – dusk.
- Entry Fee: Free.
- Best Time to Visit: Spring and summer for outdoor activities and festivals.
- Time Needed to Explore: 2–3 hours.
- Accessibility: Well-served by roads and public transport.
- Nearest Public Transport:
- Frequent buses along Wilmslow Road (Curry Mile corridor).
- Closest train station: Mauldeth Road (15–20 minutes’ walk).
- Parking Availability: Free parking areas around the park.
- Accessibility for People with Disabilities: Step-free paths, accessible toilets, and mobility-friendly open areas.
Highlights & Unique Features
- Boating Lake: Central feature, popular for fishing and waterfowl watching.
- Platt Hall: An 18th-century Georgian house at the park’s edge (historically home to Manchester Art Gallery’s costume collection).
- Sports Facilities: Tennis courts, basketball, skate park, football pitches, and a running track.
- Community Gardens: Volunteer-run plots and flower displays.
- Ornamental Gardens: Rose garden and lakeside walks.
Unique Facts
- The park is a historic festival ground, regularly hosting Manchester’s Mela, Caribbean Carnival, and student gatherings.
- Originally part of the Platt family estate, with Platt Hall still standing as a heritage landmark.
- Once featured a miniature railway, popular with children in the 20th century.
Events / Light Shows / Seasonal Features
- Annual Manchester Mela – one of the largest South Asian cultural festivals in the UK.
- Community funfairs and food festivals.
- Open-air concerts and seasonal family events.
- Firework displays on Bonfire Night.
Things to Do
- Standard experience(s): Walks, picnics, boating lake strolls, and sports.
- Upgrades: Organised fishing or boating events.
- Seasonal / special experiences: Outdoor festivals and fairs.
- Nearby dining, entertainment, or activities: Curry Mile in Rusholme (just a short walk away) offers a huge variety of international food.
- Photo opportunities or interactive features: Lakeside views, rose gardens, and Platt Hall’s architecture.
Nearby Attractions
- Curry Mile, Rusholme
- Whitworth Art Gallery
- Victoria Baths
- University of Manchester campus
- Fallowfield student district
Practical Tips
- Best Entrance: Main entrance off Wilmslow Road, near Platt Hall.
- Facilities: Toilets, playgrounds, café kiosk (seasonal), sports areas, picnic spots.
- Crowd Tips: Can get very busy during festivals and sunny weekends; quieter early mornings.
Platt Fields Park Manchester Hotels
Luther King House: Brighton Grove Off Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 5JP, United Kingdom
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- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Breakfast
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Free onsite private parking
- Accessible parking
- Private bathroom
- Free Wi-Fi
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Shower
- Baggage storage
- Meeting facilities
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- Double rooms
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Hyatt Regency Manchester: 55 Booth Street West, Manchester, M15 6PQ, United Kingdom
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- Restaurant
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- City view
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- Club rooms
- King rooms
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Hyatt House Manchester: 55 Booth Street West, Manchester, M15 6PQ, United Kingdom
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- 2 restaurants
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Pet friendly
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Pendulum Hotel: Weston Building, Sackville St, Manchester, M1 3BB, United Kingdom
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- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Shower
- Live sports events
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- Single rooms
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Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre: Charles street, Manchester, M1 7DF, United Kingdom
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- Restaurant
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- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre by IHG: 2 Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 5QA, United Kingdom
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- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Shower
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
- Hot breakfast
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- Standard rooms
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ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street: Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DG, United Kingdom
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- Private bathroom
- Tea/coffee facilities
- Pet-friendly
- Flat-screen TV
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Elevator
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- Double rooms
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Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly: London Road, Manchester, M1 2PG, United Kingdom
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- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- city views
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- Family rooms
- Junior suites
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Kimpton Clocktower by IHG: Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA, United Kingdom
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- Restaurant
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- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness center
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- Pet friendly
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The Bulls Head Hotel: 84 London Road Picadilly, Manchester, M1 2PN, United Kingdom
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- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar crawls
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- Double rooms
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Diamond Lodge: Hyde Road, Manchester, M18 7BA, United Kingdom
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- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Shower
- Breakfast
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- Double rooms
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Whitworth Locke: 74, Manchester, M1 6JD, United Kingdom
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- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness center
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- Pet friendly
- Kitchen
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Shower
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INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester: First Street, Manchester, M15 4RP, United Kingdom
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- City views
- Restaurant
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- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Spa
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Pet friendly
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- Studios
- Townhouses
- Interconnecting rooms
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Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly: 34 London Road, Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2PF, United Kingdom
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- City views
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Pet friendly
- Non-smoking rooms
- Shower
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
- Bar
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- Standard rooms
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Ville Hotel: 36-42 Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3WD, United Kingdom
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- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage storage
- Designated smoking area
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- Double rooms
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Piccadilly Central: 38 London Road Piccadilly Central, Manchester, M1 2PF, United Kingdom
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- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage storage
- Bar
- Adults only
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- Double rooms
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Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central: 56 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5LE, United Kingdom
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- Restaurant
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Flat-screen TV
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
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- Standard rooms
- Triple rooms
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Leven Manchester: 40 Chorlton Street, Manchester, M1 3HW, United Kingdom
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- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
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- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
- Pet friendly
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
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- King rooms
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Staycity Aparthotels Manchester Piccadilly: 8B Gateway House, Manchester, M1 2GH, United Kingdom
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- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- View
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
- Non-smoking rooms
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- One-bedroom apartments
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The Townhouse Manchester: 101 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6DF, United Kingdom
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- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- View
- Bathtub
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Breakfast
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- Double rooms
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- Executive rooms
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Velvet Hotel: 2 Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3HE, United Kingdom
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- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Shower
- Minibar
- Nightclub
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ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street: Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4GX, United Kingdom
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- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Pet friendly
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Shower
- Baggage storage
- Laundry
- Breakfast
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- Double rooms
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Novotel Manchester Centre: 21 Dickinson Street, Manchester, M1 4LX, United Kingdom
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- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Pet friendly
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
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- Queen rooms
- Executive rooms
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- Superior rooms
- Standard rooms
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Roomzzz Manchester City: 36 Princess Street, Manchester, M14JY, United Kingdom
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- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
- Pet friendly
- Kitchenette
- Non-smoking rooms
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- Studios
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voco Manchester – City Centre by IHG: 59 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HP, United Kingdom
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- Balcony
- Restaurant
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- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
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- King rooms
- Queen rooms
- Twin rooms
- Standard rooms
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DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly: One Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3DG, United Kingdom
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- Restaurant
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- Free Wifi
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Room service
- BBQ facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
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- King rooms
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- Deluxe rooms
- Connectionf family rooms
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Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly: 260 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 7DB, United Kingdom
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- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
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- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- King rooms
- Triple rooms
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Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre: Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HP, United Kingdom
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- Restaurant
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
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- Double rooms
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Holiday Inn Manchester – City Centre by IHG: 25 Aytoun Street , Manchester, M1 3DT, United Kingdom
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- City view
- Canal view
- 2 restaurants
- Private bathroom
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Live sports events broadcast
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- King rooms
- Standard rooms
- Twin rooms
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