Heaton Park repairs to get underway 'as soon as possible' after Parklife mudbath

Widespread repairs are to take place in Heaton Park after torrential downpours at this year's Parklife damaged part of the grounds. Crowds were left drenched when storms battered north Manchester on the second night of the festival earlier this month.

Festival-goers said the park was turned into a 'mud bath' after heavy rain swamped the ground. Pictures and videos taken at the festival showed sodden crowds wearing ponchos and sheltering under trees, with many leaving early due to the conditions.

The mudbath and the subsequent clean-up has left parts of the park 'deeply rutted and uneven' with visitors being urged to take care in the affected areas.

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But park bosses have vowed the ground will be reinstated 'as soon as possible'.

A statement on the Heaton Park Facebook page says: "Due to recent major event activities, some areas of the park have sustained damage. Please be cautious of deep ruts and uneven ground.

"We are committed to reinstating the grounds as soon as possible. Your patience and understanding during this restoration period are greatly appreciated.

"Thank you for visiting and supporting our efforts to maintain the park."