Top Rated Parks to Visit in Walton Summit

"Once you’re done revelling in the madness that is Pleasure Beach and have yourself scared out of your wits in the Blackpool Tower Dungeon, you’ll need a place to relax, right?. That’s where Blackpool’s famous Stanley Park comes in. Stanley Park is a Grade 2 listed park in the heart of Blackpool, and it is a Green Flag award winning green space."

"This beautiful park opened up in 1926 {which was news to me!. } and it has everything from an iconic bandstand, a beautiful boating lake and Italian style gardens. My kids and I love nothing more than a good old-fashioned picnic under the shade of the trees in Stanley Park, especially on a good day!"

"One of the first public parks in the country, Peel Park opened in 1846 and was named for the Bury-born Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850). In 1851 the newly laid out park was the main venue for Queen Victoria’s visit to Manchester and Salford. Sitting beside the River Irwell, Peel Park is hemmed by the University of Salford and some of its residential buildings."

"Thrill seekers looking for something to get the adrenaline pumping should pay a visit to Pleasureland. You can watch our video of Southport Pleasureland's Stealth Bomber and see what you could be letting yourself in for. But, the theme park has rides for kids of all ages and the whole family will be able to enjoy."

"Philips Park, Prestwich is also the home of Bury’s first mountain bike trail and first Countryside Centre. The Environmental Summer Play Scheme is based at the Barn Countryside Centre and uses various locations around the LNR. The playscheme offers local children the chance to experience the environment and its wildlife on their doorstep with a varied programme of activities including pond dipping, mini-beast safaris and environmental games."

"Manchester’s legendary stand-up comedy club remains an ever-popular destination, and has hosted pretty much every big name in comedy over the past 19 years. TripAdvisor reviewers had high praise for the venue’s staff, drinks and hot food offering. Typical reviews include: “Food was good, staff friendly and comedy funny."

"The one you think of when someone says comedy in Manchester. Located on Deansgate Locks, this perfectly placed club offers some of the best stand up in town. Their auditorium set up makes it perfect for stand up."

"Originally a timbered farmhouse dating back to 1838, The Red Lion has retained much of its old character, with oak beams, flagstone flooring and real fires lit in winter. Situated just eight miles from Sheffield, this village inn has 30 comfortable en-suite bedrooms - plus a cosy bar, restaurant and terrace offering seasonal menus, with real ales, carefully selected wines, speciality teas and coffees."

"Crosby Lakeside Bistro and Bar offers a marina front location and views. Customers have the option to eat indoors or outdoors to enjoy the views they have to offer. Sit out on the decking area and watch the sunset or even watch the water activities that go on."

"One of the best ice cream parlours in Manchester, Ginger's Comfort Emporium is a Northern Quarter favourite handing out dairy and vegan scoops all year round. With specials including Campari and coconut, Eccles cake and Chorlton Crack (peanut butter and salted caramel), these frozen spoonfuls are always at their best when served in sandwich form. We all scream for these quirky ice cream sandwiches."

"Ginger’s is the perfect place to go for a Mancunian-made ice cream. An award winning real dairy ice cream business, this Affleck’s emporium offers a range of exciting flavours which even include vegan options. The flavours change quite regularly so there will always be something new to try on every visit; they recently served a vegan chocolate brownie flavour which went down very well!"

"You’ve probably seen the chic and trendy “ice cream van for the grown-ups. This dessert wagon is mainly to be found after dark, when the children are safe in bed, roaming the streets of south Manchester.”. And now luckily for us they have a permanent residence in the Northern Quarter, on the first floor Afflecks Palace."