Ardwick Green Park

Ardwick Park is a thin strip of green right by the busy A6 dual carriageway near Manchester Apollo.

In the middle of the park there is a small kids play area which is great for all the children from the nearby housing estates. The criss-crossing paths all over this park are perfect for a short walk and a bit of fresh air. There are plenty of trees and green grass but not a fancy flower bed in sight.

It's not the place to go for an afternoon picnic or for a lengthy stroll, purely because of the fact that it's not very big and it's by a main road.

I must say I think three stars is generous here. I don't know why anyone would want to visit Arwdick Park at all, ever.

As Sam says, its alongside a motorway. Also, the area looks dangerous and there are often bull dogs (also known as weapons) knocking about in the park. The swings look dangerous too, and swings are rubbish anyway.

There's one nice tree.

If you have to pass through, do it quickly.