Looking for a simple, low-cost way to get the kids outdoors? The Broad Oak Park Hearts Trail is a lovely activity that encourages families to explore and enjoy nature together.

Broad Oak Hearts Trail

• Dates: Every school holiday
• Location: Fletcher Moss Park, Didsbury, Manchester
• Times: During daylight hours
• Price: Donation (pay what you can)
• Booking: No booking required – just turn up

Run by parents from Broad Oak Primary School, the Hearts Trail is a fun, themed activity that changes each school holiday, giving families a new reason to revisit the park again and again.

The aim is simple - follow the route and see if you can spot all of the hidden hearts along the way. It’s a great way for children to explore Fletcher Moss Park while enjoying a mini adventure.

How it works:

• Pick up a trail sheet from the Fletcher Moss Food Truck
• Make a small donation to support the trail
• Follow the directions and hunt for the hidden hearts
• Post your completed sheet in the trail postbox at the end

At the end of each trail, all completed entries are entered into a prize draw, giving children the chance to win a fun prize. Trail sheets are securely destroyed after the draw.

This is a brilliant, feel-good activity for all ages - perfect for getting outside, exploring nature and supporting a local community initiative at the same time.

If you’d like to support the trail further, organisers also welcome donations of family-friendly prizes.