Ian Brown famously said 'Manchester has everything except a beach' - though that will change with the arrival of the £250m Therme water park in a couple of years time.
Regardless, something we have by the boatload is rivers, lakes and canals - which means a post-work pint and an al fresco meal is always within easy reach. Whether its city centre canals or suburban lakes, there's a number of great waterside locations where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the sunshine - when it makes an appearance.
With the good weather finally showing up, we've picked out some of the best for you to bookmark - stretching all the way from the city centre to Hollingworth Lake. Ensuring we make hay while the suns shines, we've also rounded up 10 excellent places in Manchester for a sunny post-work pint, and the best rooftop bars.
