All your entertainment needs covered in Parrs Wood
Parrs Wood is a quiet area of East Didsbury, to the south of Manchester city centre. Its most popular attraction is the Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre, which includes a cinema, gym, bowling alley, laser tag, restaurants, bars and even a casino.
The South Manchester Line of the Metrolink network terminates at East Didsbury tram stop, so you can travel around Manchester easily from here.
Enjoy the great outdoors at Fletcher Moss
These delightful botanical gardens are a 10-minute walk from Parrs Wood. Highlights include the rose pergola garden and rockery with waterfalls and ponds surrounded by ferns and giant rhubarb. Go birdwatching, play tennis or just watch the world go by in the pretty little cafe.
Fletcher Moss leads to Stenner Woods, where you can boost your fitness on long walks along the meandering River Mersey.
Explore wartime history at Stockport Air Raid Shelters
Step back in time to experience the sights and sounds of 1940s wartime Britain at this excellent underground attraction in Stockport town centre. Wander around the original tunnels carved into natural sandstone cliffs, hearing the stories of local people who lived through the Second World War. Check out the bunk beds, first aid post and sick bay.
Looking for accommodation in Parrs Wood? Travelodge Manchester Didsbury Hotel is right on your doorstep, next to the Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre. Travelodge Stockport Hotel is also close by.