You don’t have to go far to experience nature this spring. There’s plenty of blossom to discover on your doorstep in Greater Manchester.
Whether you’re walking through the city on your way to work, enjoying a spot of lunch in the park or on an adventure with the family, our Bloomtown map has over 50 of the best places to see blossom.
This year, the Bloomtown map features blossom trails that will take you on a journey through several floral hotspots.
Follow the Bloomtown Trail in East Manchester, Hulme & South Manchester, Manchester City Centre, Salford, Trafford, Rochdale and Stockport, or use the map to explore and create your own route.
You can also pick up a recyclable paper copy of the Bloomtown map from Castlefield Viaduct, Central Library and other festival venues and hotspots.
Bloomtown festival launches on Saturday 21 March 11am-3pm at Heaton Park. Celebrate the start of spring, the launch of Bloomtown and World Poetry Day with blossom-themed bike rides, poetry walks, arts and crafts and storytelling throughout the park.
Bee Pedal Ready are throwing a Pedal Party for children and families, the first of a series of Bloomtown bike rides taking place across Greater Manchester. Bring your bike or borrow one for free to adorn with blossom and cycle through the park.
The launch will also feature a Stories in Bloom poetry walk through Heaton Park's blooming trees and plants, led by writing-in-nature guides Oak + Pen.
The Bloomtown programme 21 March to 31 May is packed with walks and bike rides, poetry, dance, storytelling, creative workshops and blossom hotspots to visit at Castlefield Viaduct, Dunham Massey, Quarry Bank, Lyme Park, Speke Hall and in green spaces all over Greater Manchester.
For those of you who want to take the joy of nature home, our blossom activity pack features a range of creative activities to connect with nature.
This includes growing your own mini garden, blossom origami, write a haiku and recipes.
Share your pictures on Instagram tagging @NTCastlefieldViaduct using the hashtags #Bloomtown #BlossomWatch to spread the joys of spring.
Festival of Blossom is supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.
Spring has arrived and nature is throwing a party with pink and white confetti. Join in with the celebration of blossom – discover a range of activities to get involved in. From events and crafts, to meditation and gardening.
Supported by funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and awarded by Postcode Earth Trust.
From ornamental magnolias in gardens to blackthorn scattered across the countryside, discover some of the best places to see blossom in our care.
Explore a garden in the sky at Castlefield Viaduct in Manchester, where you can discover the history of the structure and find out more about the ideas for the future of this Grade II-listed Victorian viaduct.
Learn about the vision for Castlefield Viaduct and about the work we're doing in partnership with Manchester to transform this historic structure into an urban park for people and nature.
Let's green Greater Manchester's skyline together. Help nature thrive from your balcony or window box.
