There's so much to enjoy at Heaton Park. As well as our all-year-round activities, you can also get involved in different events taking place at the Park.
See below for details of upcoming events, and make sure to follow our social media, Facebook and Instagram, for the most up-to-date news.
School holiday activities and events are listed on the Loads to Do site
March
Spring Trail
- Date: Early March 2026 to late May 2026 - All day · Free · All ages.
- Description: Pick up a free trail map from Reception (by the Stables Cafe) and follow our family-friendly Spring Trail! This short walk takes you through scenic areas of the Park in search of fun spring characters.
Litter Picking (Great British Spring Clean)
- Date: 13 to 29 March
- Description: The Great British Spring Clean takes place every year, organised by Keep Britain Tidy. It’s the nation's biggest mass-action environmental campaign - and you can get involved! Ask at Reception (by the Stables Cafe) and borrow our litter picking equipment and a "Throw Your Own Litter Picking Party" pack, any time throughout the Great British Spring Clean. Reception is open 9am-4pm every day. Litter picking equipment provided (please wear appropriate outdoor clothes/footwear and gloves).
The Ultra Loop
- Date: Saturday 21 March
- Time: 9am to 5pm
- Description:Read about the Inclusive 8‑hour running challenge around a 5km loop with medals for all
Bloomtown Launch with National Trust
- Date: Saturday 21 March
- Time: 11am to 3pm
- Description: Join National Trust in Heaton Park for the launch of Bloomtown - National Trust’s celebration of blossom. To make this day even more special it is World Poetry Day! Enjoy free family activities including haiku postcard printing and storytelling. You can also ‘Bling up your Bike’ with Bee Pedal Ready and take a ride around Heaton Hall, or celebrate World Poetry Day by taking part in ‘Stories in Bloom’, a guided poetry walk with Oak & Pen Tours. Spaces on the poetry walk are limited, so please secure your place by booking here. Find the Bloomtown Pop-up outside the Animal Centre by the Stables Cafe. Look out for the pink gazebo!
Litter Picking Disco Party
- Date: Sunday 22 March
- Time: 11am to 12pm
- Description: All welcome, best for ages 6+. Party games meet litter picking! We’ll play fun party games to music while picking up litter from around the park as part of the Great British Spring Clean. Be a litter picking hero!
Meet in the Stables Courtyard at Heaton Park at 11am for 11.15am start (ends approx 12pm). Free and no booking necessary. Litter picking equipment provided (please wear appropriate outdoor clothes/footwear and gloves).
Lake Litter Pick (Great British Spring Clean)
- Date: Saturday 28 March
- Time: 10am to 12pm
- Description: Heaton Park Boats are running a Litter Pick on the Heaton Park Boating Lake as part of the Great British Spring Clean. Make a real difference by volunteering to collect litter from the lake and surrounding parkland. To register your interest, please email: heaton-park-boats@lifecafes.com
Run Heaton Park
- Date: 29 March
- Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
- Description:Read about the Run Heaton series with 5k, 10k, Half Marathon + kids race.
May
Social Walk (British Mountaineering Council's Big Walking Weekend)
- Date: Saturday 30 May
- Time: 10am to 1pm
- Description: As part of the British Mountaineering Council's Big Walking Weekend, come and explore Europe's largest municipal park with a three-hour guided walk. The pace will be easy, to allow for lots of chat and exploring. The route is well-paved and is therefore perfect for wheelchair users and families. Event details and more information here.