Clubs/Societies

There are also a number of Clubs and Societies in the Stretford area with a variety of interests for people to join as well as sports clubs that include fishing, walking and cycling as well as Rileys Snooker Hall.

Gorse Hill Studios  offers a great youth music and arts facility managed by Trafford Council’s Youth Service. The Studios provide high quality workshops, activities and opportunities in music making, dance, drama, film, digital arts and photography and also organise youth events, showcases, plays, gigs, dramas, festivals throughout the year. Check out their website for details, phone 0161 912 5251 or e-mail: info@gorsehillstudios.com.

Parks

There are parks near to the town, the closest being Victoria Park which hosts seasonal events and other activities. Another well known park further away is Longford Park described in the Landmarks section and Moss Park.

Attractions

The Stretford area is home to the two world known Old Traffords - Manchester United and Lancashire County Cricket Club  together attracting millions of visitors each year, not only for great sporting events but also conferences, concerts, corporate events as well as parties, weddings and balls.

Also within Stretford’s boundary is the Imperial War Museum North, architecturally renowned and unique in the north west.

The Bridgewater Canal is adjacent to the town and forms part of the successful Sustrans Lottery bid to improve the quality of the access routes and walkways.

More information for visitors on what to see and where to stay can be accessed via www.visittrafford.info.