Beautiful Greater Manchester Park with an ice cream perfect for a summer’s day

Greater Manchester is set to enjoy another sunny day today, with highs of up to 27 degrees Celsius forecast by the Met Office. Weather like this calls for a special treat: ice cream.

Bites of the cold stuff are best enjoyed while walking in a nice park or even just lying on the grass. While an ice cream van can’t always be guaranteed, one park in Greater Manchester has a more permanent option.

In the heart of Mesnes Park is Frederick’s Ice Cream, located inside the magnificent Pavilion. The stunning Victorian building has housed an ice cream parlor since it was originally built.

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It’s known for its incredible selection of flavors, ranging from classic options like Curly Raspberry and Rum and Raisin to more adventurous options like Jaffa Cake and Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding. As well as serving ice cream, it also has a range of fresh home-cooked food, including hot meals, sandwiches, salads and cakes.

There are hot and cold drinks, including slushies and milkshakes. The ice cream parlor is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Once you’ve secured your icy treat, take time to explore the beautiful Grade II listed park. Dating back to 1879. It is one of the oldest parks in Greater Manchester and is full of Victorian charm.

It has formal flower beds, wide paths and grassy lawns that are perfect for enjoying a picnic. The pavilion is not the only striking detail in the park. Right in front of it is Colebrookdale Fountain, although what you see today is actually a replica of the original fountain, which was removed from the park in 1921.

For the fit, the park has its own outdoor gyms and there are two children’s playgrounds. On one side of the park is a large duck pond, which has an interesting cliff and waterfall at the northern end. There are a few benches nearby, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy the view.

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