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Platt Fields Market Garden

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor

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Platt Fields Market Garden

Platt Fields Park, Platt Fields Market Garden, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6LT
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  • Monday9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Tuesday9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Wednesday9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Thursday9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Friday9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Saturday9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Sunday10:00am - 2:00am

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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Platt Fields Market Garden is a community garden selling produce to local residents and small businesses as well as running a daily cafe and hosting regular events.

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