Around Heaton Park
Some of the things you may be interested in at Heaton Park.
Heaton Hall
Heaton Hall, designed in 1772 for Sir Thomas Egerton by architect James Wyatt, contains a collection of period furniture, paintings and musical instruments. There is also an exhibition on Park Life. We recommend you have a look round - it opens at 11am with free admission.
Animal Centre
Right next door to Heaton Hall is the Animal Centre where you can see a range of unusual animals including Alpacas and Kune Kune Pigs. Open from 10.30am to 5.00pm.
View photo gallery of the Animal Centre
The Temple
Just a couple of minutes away up the hill is this small folly building on the highest spot in Manchester. There are excellent views in all directions, from Manchester city centre and the Pennine Hills in the south, to Peel Tower (near Ramsbottom) and the Scout Moor Wind Farm in the north. Bring your binoculars!
The Lake
The lake is a 5 minute walk away from the Hall and Orangery. Weather permitting you can hire a rowing boat but don't forget you've got a wedding to go to!
More information
There is more information about Heaton Hall including photos of the interior on the Manchester Art Galleries website, and more information about the park on the Heaton Park website.
