Buile Hill Park

If you're looking for a historic and spacious green park in Salford, Buile Hill Park offers sports facilities, heritage features and open parkland, making it a great place for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Buile Hill Park | Parks in Salford

What to expect at Buile Hill Park

• Large open parkland and walking routes

• Children’s play area

• Tennis courts

• Multi-use games area

• Outdoor gym equipment

• Picnic areas

• Tree Trail and natural green spaces

• Historic Buile Hill Mansion and park buildings

• Accessible paths and multiple entrance points

Buile Hill Park in Salford

Buile Hill Park is one of Salford’s most important and well-used public parks, known for its size, history and variety of outdoor facilities. It is also one of only two Registered Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in the city, reflecting its national heritage significance.

Gardens, heritage and open space

The park combines wide open green spaces with wooded areas and landscaped paths, making it ideal for walking, relaxing and exploring nature. At its heart is the historic Buile Hill Mansion, a Grade II listed building with strong cultural and historical connections to the area.

The park has links to notable figures including artist L.S. Lowry, who is known to have regularly visited the site, and author Frances Hodgson Burnett, who is rumoured to have drawn inspiration here for The Secret Garden.

Family-friendly facilities

Buile Hill Park is popular with families thanks to its children’s play area, picnic spaces and open lawns. It also includes outdoor gym equipment and a multi-use games area, supporting a range of recreational activities for all ages.

Sports and activities

The park provides a variety of sports facilities including tennis courts and multi-use spaces for casual and organised play. These make it a key destination for local sport and community activity in Salford.

Walking and nature

Visitors can enjoy peaceful walking routes throughout the park, including tree-lined paths and the Tree Trail. The mix of open grassland and mature trees also creates valuable habitats for wildlife.

Important information

• Opening times: Open daily from dawn to dusk (24 hour pedestrian access)

• Address: Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8GL

• Admission: Free

• Facilities: Play area, tennis courts, outdoor gym, picnic areas, sports courts

• Accessibility: Accessible paths and multiple entrances available

Find out more: Salford City Council - Parks and Open Spaces

Photo credit: Friends of Buile Park