If you have never been to one of the most popular Manchester Water parks, then you are missing out.
Sale Water Park, which is also known as Trafford Water Park, is located to the south of the city. It can easily be accessed from Chorlton, Stretford, Sale, and surrounding areas. It is a man-made lake that was built in the early 1970s.
Since the Manchester water park was first opened it has gone through many changes, which includes the opening Trafford Water Sports Centre. Sale Water Park sports centre was opened in 1988 and provides a wide range of water sports on the Water Park that includes water skiing, jet skiing, sailing and kayaking.
Sale Water Park is not just a great place for water sports, the Manchester Water Park is also a favourite with Anglers. Since the water park was first opened, it has welcomed anglers from all over the country, with some of them staying overnight to enjoy night fishing.
The Water Park is in an area of natural beauty containing a lake, woodland, meadows, and the River Mersey. For those that like to walk, or like cycling, the Trafford Water Park can be accessed from Chorlton by going through what is known as the meadows. You can walk through the grassy meadows and across Jackson’s Boat Bridge. It really is a lovely walk.
Sale Water Park has so much to offer for people of any age. If you don’t want to do water sports or fishing, then you can simply relax and have a nice meal at the Sale Water Park Restaurant.
Sale Water Park is great no matter what time of year it is, but when the BBC Weather says the sun is coming out, then that is when the Manchester water park comes alive. The car park quickly becomes full, and the Manchester kayaks fans head to the water park for a day of fun.
After a day of fun, then why not head to the Sale Water Park Restaurant (Boathouse Restaurant) and have a nice meal or a nice drink. Or, if you just want to watch all the fun then sit in or outside with a nice book.
If you do head down to the water park during the summer, and you are going by car, then it is advisable to go early. It can be very hard to get a car parking space at the weekends. So, either go during the week or go early at the weekends.
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The kids love Sale Water Park, it provides them with so much entertainment without worrying about the cost. There is so much for them to explore. They can relax by the lake with a picnic or explore the parkland. If they are interested in wildlife, then the Trafford Water Park has it all.
Sale Water Park Opening Times
The Manchester Water Park is open from dawn until dusk.
The Sale Water Sports Centre is open from the morning, and the last hire is at 4 pm. For more details please do contact the Water Sports Centre.
The Boathouse Restaurant (Sale Water Park Restaurant) is open Monday – Friday Lunch 12 pm-2:30 pm and Dinner 5:30 pm – 9 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 9:30 pm and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm.
Water Sports at Sale Water Park
If you are an expert at water sports, or an amateur and want to fun, then head to the Trafford Water Sports Centre, which is located at Sale Water Park. You can have tester sessions, which include kayaking, sailing, canoeing, or windsurfing.
Don’t worry if you are not a professional water sports person, the team at Trafford Water Sports Centre provide you with instructions.
Sale Water Park Restaurant
I love Manchester, but Sale Water Park is the jewel in the crown. The Boathouse Restaurant is just one reason why Manchester Water Park is so popular. You don’t have to be a water sports fanatic to enjoy the lake. The restaurant serves delicious mouth-watering food. It is situated on the lakeside and serves lunch and dinner.
Sale Water Park Car Park
Sale Water Car Park is free and has around 50 spaces.
Sale Water Park Metrolink Park and Ride
There are 300 parking spaces at the Sale Water Park park and ride facility if you decide to visit the Manchester water park by tram.
How To Get To Sale Water Park
Getting to Sale Water Park is very simple with all the different options available. You can either walk there, jump on a bus, a tram, cycle to the Manchester Water Park, or drive there.
Trafford Water Park is just five miles from the city centre of Manchester.
By car
Getting to Sale Water Park by car is under half a mile from Junction 6 of the M60.
By bus
If you want to go to Sale Water Park by bus then you need to jump on the 23, 23A, or 25 from Trafford Centre.
By tram
A lot of people like to go to Sale Water Park by tram. It is the easiest way to get there. The journey to Sale Water Park by tram from St. Peter’s Square takes about 20 minutes.