Spring in Manchester

Spring in Manchester is the perfect time to explore the city. The weather is improving, and the city’s green spaces start to burst in to life. Spring kicks off with Easter celebrations and the family-favourite duck race on the River Irwill. With lots of activities, two races, and famous faces, the event gets bigger and better every year.

Taking place in early April, the Manchester Marathon is a firm favourite in the city, with crowds gathering to provide support to the fantastic runners, and entertainment along the whole route. 

Spring is also the perfect time to start to explore the fantastic countryside across the region. Our Walking Trails page has some of the most scenic walks across the region, including Worsley Village, Saddleworth Circuit, and the Pennie Bridleway. Manchester is also ideally located as a base to the wider North of England, with many day trips and excursions available to the Lake District, Liverpool, York, and more.