With the summer holidays underway and (hopefully) plenty of sunny days ahead of us, it’s the ideal time to explore some of the parks and green spaces Greater Manchester has to offer. Whether it’s a stunning reservoir surrounded by moorland, or a pretty garden tucked away in the heart of the city, there’s lots of outdoor spaces waiting to be discovered.
Hidden among the residential roads of Broughton is one of Salford’s best-kept secrets. Clowes Park may not be the biggest green space - in fact it’s just a stone’s throw away from Greater Manchester’s largest park, Heaton Park - but it does offer a lot of charm.
Located by new Hall Road, Clowes Park offers a lush oasis and feels like a world away from the surrounding area. Its most striking feature is a large lake along one side of the park, which is a haven for a variety of birds and wildlife, including ducks, geese and swans.
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Looking out over the tranquil water it’s hard to believe you’re just a short distance away from the business of Bury New and Cheetham Hill Roads. It’s a park where you can enjoy a quiet walk or spend some time relaxing on one of the benches.
The park is the historical site of Broughton Hall, a former manor house which belonged to notable local families the Chethams and the Stanleys. It was then passed to the Clowes family through marriage in the late 18th century.
The grounds originally included a large lake, boat house and most likely a kitchen garden. Today the manor house is long gone, but the lake remains giving visitors a flavour of what this place was like years ago.
As well as the lake, the park provides a children’s play area and a small wooded section. You can easily while away an hour here by taking a stroll through the greenery, or enjoying the pleasant views over the water.
Clowes Park is wheelchair and pram friendly. It is open 24 hours a day.
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