Lilford Park
Fifty-odd acres of Leigh parkland with an inclusive playground, free disc golf through the woods and enough open grass to empty any child. Toilets open at weekends only, courtesy of the volunteers.
Pennington Flash
Leigh, Greater Manchester
A big lake born of mining subsidence, now a country park with flat paths, nine bird hides and a good playground. Herons and great crested grebes perform reliably.
It is the easy-win outdoor afternoon: pushchair-flat, free apart from parking, with a cafe van at the right moment. The hides make it a first birdwatching trip that does not feel like homework.
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