One of Tameside's most popular parks is gearing up for an exciting family day out this weekend.

Fun is the name of the game on Sunday (24 April) when Stamford Park hosts its annual fun day from midday to 4pm, where there will be something for all the family.

It’s a great chance for people to get together and relax in the open air. 

Visitors can make the most of facilities including the water feature, the boating lake, the aviary and the Highfield Pavilion café with its wide range of refreshments.

There will be lots of mostly free entertainment such as face painting, balloon modelling, birds of prey, crafts, a climbing wall, music and walkabout acts – all against a colourful backdrop of spring flowers.

Transport for Greater Manchester will be on hand to provide advice on walking and cycling routes, cycle training and maintenance courses.

People can bring their bike along for a MOT and TfGM’s Dr Bike mechanic will fix minor repairs. There will be advice on bicycle buying along with information on the best local clubs, shops and events.

Pets don’t miss out, either. There’s a fun dog show with lots of classes including waggiest tail and best biscuit catcher. Entry is £2 per class and registration takes place from noon, with the RSPCA show starting at 1pm.

A Tameside Council spokesman said: “Our spring fun day is always an affordable and fun family event. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us and the park will be packed with people enjoying it in all its springtime glory.”

As parking is limited near Stamford Park, visitors are encouraged to travel in by public transport.

Read more from the Tameside Reporter

Click here for more of the latest news

Click here to read the latest edition of the paper online

Click here to find out where you can pick up a copy of the paper