To those who think Didsbury is an expensive place to eat, we say read on. In fact, the area has managed to keep quite a few independent, community-driven restaurants and cafes. Burton Road in particular is packed with them, as is much of the village itself. You need to know where to look though, as many of these hidden gems are, well, hidden.
Aside from restaurants in Didsbury, the area also boasts quite a bit of greenery. Manchester as a city doesn’t have too many parks, but Didsbury has managed to snag some of the best. Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden is a particular favourite of ours; the 21-acre park is full of unusual plants and flours, boasting a rock and heather garden and Alpine house too. Why not grab a coffee or tea from one of Didsbury’s cosy cafes and take a stroll around?
If it’s raining, which is of course a common occurrence in the UK’s wettest city, then not to worry! There are plenty of indoor activities - including eating - to pass the time until the clouds clear. There are bowling alleys, gyms and even a family-owned art cafe.
In the unlikely event that you run out of things to do in Didsbury, you can check out the best Indian restaurants in Manchester. You won’t be surprised to learn that many of them are on the city’s famous Curry Mile, which is just a few bus stops away from Didsbury itself. Earlier in the day, one popular activity - especially among students - is brunch. We rounded up the very best bottomless brunches in Manchester in case you’re into that sort of thing, and the best afternoon teas in Manchester if you fancy something a little more civilised.