Fletcher Moss Gardens can be found on the A5145 next to Old Cock Inn, Didsbury, Manchester M20. It is located behind St James Church, and in the 1900 was known as Didsbury Farm.
The garden was given to the City in 1914 by Alderman Fletcher Moss (hence its name) who lived in the nearby parsonage. Here you can enjoy 21 acres of park and gardens, which are laid out on a hill.
FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:The following sporting and recreational facilities are also available:
For the non-sporting types, the woodland area, which has trails to follow and benches to sit and rest, are very tranquil with a relaxing atmosphere, especially the natural trial which follows the Mersey River and leads to the Mersey Valley, where there are opportunities to combine a country walk with a drink or a meal. The café area is what can only be described as an “old fashioned” tea shop where you can enjoy an ice cream or homemade cake as well as beautiful views of the gardens.
There are no dedicated picnic areas within the gardens themselves; however, you can picnic at the bottom of the park on the grass area near the banks of the River Mersey.
The Art Gallery is very small and hidden-away, however none the less, very interesting as it is devoted entirely to depictions of scenes and events about or in Manchester. It is situated in a very charming setting and well worth the time and effort to locate it. Occasionally, it hosts visiting exhibitions.
THE BOTANICAL GARDENS:
Within the Botanical gardens, there are several areas to enjoy, including the heather and rock gardens where you can see lots of unusual alpines, exotic plants, including rhododendrons; and unusual flowers, many extremely rare.
Footpaths lead through the sloping flowerbeds and bushes; around the natural pond and up the hillside.
PARSONAGE GARDENS:
The Parsonage is a Georgian house, which is situated adjacent to Fletcher Moss, and next door to Didsbury Parish Church. The Parsonage and its gardens are boarded by a high wall. The Orchid houses are situated within the gardens and are home to many rare and beautiful specimens. The rose garden and an extensive collection of herbaceous plants also contribute to the garden’s beauty.
OPENING HOURS AND COST:
The Gardens and Museum are open daily from April to October, however the Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
Admission to the gardens and Museum is free. Entrance to the gardens is also free of charge, however, there are only eight car parking spaces.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The park also provides an excellent setting for an annual summer Park Play Performance.
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A good op but a few more details of the Botanical Gardens would have been nice. Paul.
Elainebaba 11.10.2001 15:45
It seems to be a beautiful place to just walk!
Avril
Conicview 11.10.2001 15:44
Nice to hear that there are some traditional parks left that don't cost anything. Shame Fletcher Moss Park and Gardens rather a long way from Scotland.
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