Great Green Spaces in Trafford
Trafford isn't short of green spaces, from excellent dog walking spots to beautifully planted gardens. At our picks of the very best in the borough you can watch fallow deer quietly grazing between the trees in the grounds of a historic house, or explore the wooded paths around a large lake - which also doubles up as a great place for water sports. Read on to discover more.
Longford Park
Walkden Gardens, Sale
Walkden Gardens is a hidden gem, a maze of small garden rooms, woodland areas, a Dovecote and a labyrinth. There's also a theatre lawn where outdoor events are held during the summer.
Dunham Massey
Dunham Massey's historic house and grounds include a deer park and ancient oak tree.
Longford Park
Longford Park in Stretford was created in the grounds of Longford Hall, the grand entrance steps of which remain. It is home to an athletics track, disc golf course and more.
Sale Water Park and Chorlton Ees
This man made lake and nature reserve is home to walking trails and a water sports centre.