Philips Park

Philips Park is a nature reserve in Whitefield featuring woodland, grassland, streams, and ponds. The site spans the boundary between Whitefield and Prestwich and contains several buildings including a countryside centre.

The land belonged to the Philips family starting in 1799 and was purchased by Whitefield Council in 1948. It then became a public park and nature reserve for the local community.

The Barn Countryside Centre offers visitors hands-on activities like willow weaving and pottery workshops. These programs let people learn traditional crafts while surrounded by natural settings.

The park can be reached via Park Lane northwest of Junction 17 on the M60 motorway. Walking trails circle the grounds and connect different areas, making exploration easy for visitors on foot.

Sections of Medieval Deer Pales run along the park boundaries and date back to when the land was used as a deer park. These old markings reveal the site's earlier use centuries before it became public.

Location: Bury

GPS coordinates: 53.53263,-2.30754

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:01