HEATON Park is to play host to the biggest-ever fun-filled, action-packed show Manchester has ever seen.

The Manchester Show is back in town and no expense will be spared in transforming Europe's largest municipal park for a three-day star-studded extravaganza which promises to be the most spectacular event of the year.

The show, to be staged over the August Bank Holiday weekend, is being organised by Showground UK.

It will feature Zippo's Big Top Festival Circus, Geoff Capes's strongman act, the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, dog displays, hot-air balloon displays, a massive fun fair, and a host of other attractions.

There will be something for everyone at the show from August 23 to 25.

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