Platt Fields Park

  1. Location

    Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6LA

  2. Opening times

    From dawn to dusk

  3. Facilities

    • Children's play area
    • 5 a side football pitch
    • Tennis courts: free use of the tennis courts can be booked from 6am until 10am, and 1pm until 2pm from Monday to Friday. At other times the fees are £3 per court off peak and £4 per court peak time. Book a tennis court
    • Veterans pavilion
    • BMX track
    • Bikehub
    • Market Garden
    • Lake
    • Boathouse
    • Skatepark
    • Park office
    • Toilets
    • Platt Hall (Manchester's Costume Gallery)
    • BMX track more information

    Free wifi available at:

    • Platt Fields Visitor Centre
    • Platt Hall Gallery of Costume

  4. Play area (age group)

    12 and under

  5. Transport to and around Manchester

    Visit www.tfgm.com to find transport links

  6. Dogs not allowed

    • Children’s play areas
    • Shakespearian gardens
    • Tennis courts
    • Basketball courts
    • BMX/Skate park
    • Boathouse
    • Park office
    • Toilets
    • Platt Hall (Manchester’s Costume Gallery)

  7. Dog walking areas

    Yes

  8. History

    Platt Fields Park was formally opened in 1910. One of Manchester's major outdoor event sites, the park has three dedicated show fields with a supported infrastructure for large scale national and small scale and local events. The grounds contain Platt Hall, home to Manchester's Costume Gallery, which is free and open to the public.

  9. Report a problem

    Report any problems in this park

  10. Email

    parks@manchester.gov.uk

  11. More on parks

    More about parks, playgrounds and open spaces in Manchester

    Barbecues are not permitted in Manchester parks

  12. External links

    Find out more about activities at this park through MCR Active

  13. Location map

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