Welcome to Stretford

Stretford is a town in Greater Manchester, England, located about 3.8 miles southwest of Manchester city centre. The town has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era when it was a small settlement. In the 19th century, Stretford became a thriving industrial town, with many factories and mills producing textiles, chemicals, and machinery. Today, Stretford is a bustling town with a diverse population and a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and parks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Stretford is Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United Football Club. The stadium is one of the largest in the UK, with a capacity of over 75,000, and is a popular destination for football fans from around the world. The area around Old Trafford has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years, with the addition of new shops, restaurants, and hotels. The Trafford Centre, one of the largest shopping centres in Europe, is also located nearby.

Stretford is well-connected to the rest of Greater Manchester, with excellent transport links including a tram stop and several bus routes. The town is also close to the M60 motorway, providing easy access to other parts of the region. Stretford is a vibrant and diverse town with a rich history and a range of amenities, making it a popular destination for visitors and residents alike.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 14.3 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Moss Park Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Nunwick	Moss Park Road Stretford Manchester Greater Manchester M32 9HR 01618641710 School Website
St Matthews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Langridge	Poplar Road Stretford Manchester Greater Manchester M32 9AN 01618651284 School Website
Victoria Park Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Deborah Vrlec	Henshaw Street Stretford Manchester Greater Manchester M32 8BU 01618654778 School Website
St Antony's Roman Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Campbell	Bradfield Road Urmston Manchester Greater Manchester M41 9PD 1619118001 School Website
St Anns Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Maria Noctor	Derbyshire Lane Stretford Manchester Greater Manchester M32 8SH 01618657705 School Website
Lostock College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Lindsay Brindley	Selby Road Stretford Manchester Greater Manchester M32 9PL 01618645700 School Website
Highfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Robertson	Bridgenorth Avenue Urmston Greater Manchester M41 9PA 01617486096 School Website
Victoria Park Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Wilkinson	Davyhulme Road East Stretford Manchester Greater Manchester M32 0XZ 01619125005 School Website
St Hugh Of Lincoln Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Adrian/Maureen Smith/Atherton	Glastonbury Road Stretford Manchester Greater Manchester M32 9PD 01619122906 School Website
Stretford Grammar School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Michael Mullins	Granby Road Stretford Manchester Greater Manchester M32 8JB 01618652293 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Humphrey Park Humphrey Lane, Humphrey Park, Greater Manchester, M32 9PP 0.74 Miles

Trafford Park Moss Road, Trafford Park, Greater Manchester, M32 1AA 1.39 Miles

Urmston Flixton Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 5AW 1.47 Miles

Chassen Road Chassen Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 9DY 1.96 Miles

Flixton Flixton Road, Flixton, Greater Manchester, M41 6JL 2.62 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rogerson Travel Ltd 0161 865 1492 89 Manor Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 9JD 0.07 Miles
Manchester Motorhome Hire 0161 610 3603 134 Barton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 9AE 0.25 Miles
Stallion Travel Services 0161 864 1212 17 Derbyshire Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 9LR 0.44 Miles
Manchester Airport Taxi Service 0161 864 1212 17 Derbyshire Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 9LR 0.44 Miles
Airport Express 0161 865 6666 40 Radstock Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 0AL 0.49 Miles
New Moon Cars Ltd 0161 865 1010 49 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 8HW 0.62 Miles
Taxis Manchester 0161 282 2823 435 Barton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 9TA 0.89 Miles
Sale Black Cabs 0161 939 0110 Lawson Grove, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 6JN 1.04 Miles
Ace Clamsman Travel 0161 748 5555 Pino House, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 0YA 1.06 Miles
Metro Taxis 0161 493 5000 Leo House/Mosley Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M17 1JS 1.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Urmston Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Elm Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barton Road Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Barkway Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradfield Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Poplar Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Addison Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Brunswick Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newcroft Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bt Exchange Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Bt Exchange Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Humphrey Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Metrolink Station In Wall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mitford Street Clinic	Mitford Street Clinic Mitford Street Stretford Manchester Greater Manchester M32 8AG
Delamere Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Delamere Avenue Stretford Manchester M32 0DF
Delamere Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Delamere Avenue Stretford Manchester M32 0DF
Delamere Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Delamere Avenue Stretford Manchester M32 0DF
Delamere Medical Practice 0161 8640200	The Delamere Med Pract Delamere Avenue Stretford Manchester M32 0DF

Local Stores

Barton Road
422a Barton Road
Stretford
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M32 9RW
01618 653968
shop.8373@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.70 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Stretford
Circle
Audley Avenue
Stretford
Manchester
M32 9TR
01617 487085
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Referrals Sale (Dogwood Vets)
9 Lawson Grove Sale Manchester M33 6JN 01619 628851 referrals.sale@medivet.co.uk Website 0.97 miles
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White Cross Vets
147 Cross Street Sale Manchester M33 7JW 0161 470 9999 sal@whitecrossvets.co.uk Website 1.03 miles

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R T Jones
109 Higher Road Urmston Manchester Lancashire M41 9AX 0161 748 6177 1.05 miles

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Ashleigh Veterinary Centre
55 Ashfield Road Sale Cheshire M33 7DS 0161 962 8236 contact@ashleighvets.co.uk 1.26 miles

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R T Jones
37 Green Lane Sale Cheshire M33 5PN 0161 905 1287 1.39 miles

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Trafford Veterinary Centre
16A Davyhulme Circle Urmston Manchester Lancashire M41 0SS 0161 747 9002 traffordvet@yahoo.co.uk Website 1.72 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Sale Water Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Sale Water Park. The Park Is Located To The South Of Manchester City Centre. It Is An Area Of Countryside And Parkland Containing A Lake, Woodland, Meadows, The River Mersey, Cafe, Restaurant And Water Sports Centre. M33 2NJ 1.38 miles Follow Signs To Sale Water Park And Ride And The Trafford Water Sports Centre. Pass By The Park And Ride Parking Area And Follow The Road To The Visitor Centre Car Park.

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Chorlton To Sale Waterpark
7-18 Brookburn Rd Manchester Lancashire M21 9ES 1.65 miles Little Carpark (Free) Opposite Bowling Green Pub

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Chorlton Water Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Chorlton Water Park. Chorlton Water Park Is A Local Nature Reserve Comprising A Lake Surrounded By Grasslands And Woodlands. It Stands On The Site Of Barlow Hall Farm. During The Construction Of The M60 Motorway In The 1970S, Gravel Was Excavated From The Site. The Gravel Pit Was Subsequently Flooded Creating A Lake That Is Central To The Water Park Today. M21 7WH 2.66 miles From Manchester, Take The Princess Road A5103. You Will See A Brown Sign Pointing Toward 'Chorlton Water Park Local Nature Reserve, Which You Should Follow.

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Chorlton Waterpark
42 Woodlake Ave Manchester Lancashire M21 7PG 2.80 miles There Is A Little Path That Leads To The Walk

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Wythenshawe Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Wythenshawe Park. The Park Is Set In 109 Hectacres Of Open Parkland In South Manchester, With Historic Woodlands, Open Grassland And Meadows. M23 0AB 3.25 miles Leave M60 At Junction 5, Or M56 At Junction 3, Onto Princess Parkway; Turn Off Onto B5166 West Towards Sale Moor, Then At The First Traffic Lights Turn Left Towards Brooklands On The B5167, Wythenshawe Road. Drive Half A Mile And Turn Into The Park Main Entrance On Your Left.

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Platt Fields
Good Mix Of Paths, Grass And Wooded Areas. A Large Duck Pond Too. Platt Fields Park Fallowfield Manchester Lancashire M14 6LA 3.97 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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