Heaton Park Parking

Information about Parking in Heaton Park

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Heaton Park is a municipal park located in Manchester. The park is open from 8am until dusk every day. It lays claim to being the biggest and best park in the Northwest. The park covers over 600 acres and includes the grounds of a Grade I listed neoclassical 18th Century country house known as Heaton Hall. The hall was designed by architect James Wyatt in 1772. In 1823, the Orangery was added to the house. It was designed with a domed glazed roof and is lit entirely by natural light.

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Parking near Heaton Park

Parking near Heaton Park requires a little advance planning to ensure a stress free experience.

Car park access for Heaton Park is either via Sheepfoot Lane, Smithy Lodge or St Margaret’s Road entrances. The Lake car park has 263 spaces with an additional seasonal overflow of 1500 spaces. The Golf car park has 85 spaces, and the Hall car park has 252 spaces. St Margaret’s Road car park has 126 spaces, and last but not least the Garden Centre car park has 9 spaces with an additional overflow car park with 50 extra spaces.

There are pay and display parking charges in place every day between 10am and 5pm. Outside of these hours, parking is free of charge. The maximum daily cost for Heaton Park parking is £3. You can also apply for an annual parking permit if you are a regular visitor to the park.

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Heaton Park Airport parking

The nearest airport to Heaton Park is Manchester airport. There is a range of parking options on site, including long-stay and short-stay.

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Nearby Attractions

There are lots of activities to do and things to see in Heaton Park. If you enjoy sports, there are opportunities for golf, walking, running, orienteering, football and bowls. For younger visitors, there are playgrounds to enjoy. There are also donkey rides available from April to September. These are suitable for children aged between 4 to 8 years old. They are managed and lead by experienced staff.

The park has a lovely lake to explore and between April and September, you can hire a rowing boat or pedalo to explore out on the water. There is a garden centre on site in the park where you can get plants and equipment for all your gardening needs. There is also a tramway museum that offers tram rides on most Sundays and Bank Holidays. The tramway is run by the Manchester Transport Museum Society.

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Public Transport

Metrolink:

There are Park and Ride car parks available right across the Metrolink tram network. These are free to use for Metrolink customers. The Park and Ride sites at Bury Interchange, Radcliffe and Whitefield are all quick and easy ways to get to Heaton Park and Bowker Vale stops. Both these stops are within just a few minutes walking distances of the park.

Bus:

There are a number of local bus routes that serve Heaton Park. You can catch bus numbers X35, 59, 90, 135, 149, 156, 164 and 484.

Disabled Parking near Heaton Park

The Blue Badge scheme is for people with severe mobility problems or those who are registered blind.

Disabled parking bays are available in all the Heaton Park car parks. Blue Badge holders can park in any space. It does not need to be a specifically disabled bay, but it is important to note that your Blue Badge must be clearly displayed. Blue Badge holders can park free of charge.

Electric Vehicles

There are plenty of electric vehicle charging points available around Heaton Park and in the wider area of Manchester. A network of all electric vehicle charging points can be found on the government's Go Ultra low website.

Overnight, Weekends & Bank Holidays

Car park charges only apply between 10am until 5pm. Outside of these hours, in the evening and overnight, parking is free. Parking charges are the same on weekends and Bank Holidays as they are on weekdays. There may be additional parking charges when events are taking place in the park.

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FAQs

Is there free parking available near Heaton Park?

Parking charges are in place at Heaton Park car park between 10am and 5pm. Outside of these hours, parking is free.

Do I need to display a Blue Badge to park in a disabled parking bay?

Yes, you do. Remember to always display your Blue Badge clearly to avoid hefty fines. Heaton Park parking is free for Blue Badge holder, whether you park in a disabled parking bay or in a standard parking bay.

How much does parking cost at Heaton Park?

Parking charges start at £1 for a 1 hour stay. Between 1 to 3 hours, the charge is £2, and for stays of 3 hours or longer, the charge is £3. This is the maximum charge for Heaton Park parking.

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