Hesketh Park Cafe

If you're after a no-frills, budget-friendly bite while enjoying Hesketh Park, the cafe there does the job. It's not exactly gourmet, but it's solid enough, and with a 3.9 rating from 331 Google reviews, most folks seem happy enough. It's more of a quick stop than a linger-all-afternoon kind of place.

They do basic sandwiches, cakes, that sort of thing. The coffee is alright – not barista-level proper stuff, but it'll warm you up on a rainy day if you've been caught out in the park. Plus, you can't beat the convenience if you're already there, especially with the kids. It’s open 9 to 5, seven days a week, so pretty reliable.

It's dog-friendly, which is a big plus for us Churchtown dog walkers since we're always looking for somewhere to grab a cuppa after a good runaround. And of course, being right in the park, there's plenty of space for the kids to burn off energy afterwards.

Just a heads-up, it can get pretty busy on weekends and during school holidays, so be prepared to queue. Give them a ring on 01704 540070 if you want to check how busy it is before you head over.