Welcome to Trafford Park

Trafford Park is a village located in Greater Manchester, England. It is known for its industrial heritage and is home to some of the largest industrial estates in Europe. The village was established in the late 19th century and was originally developed as a hub for manufacturing and transportation. Today, it is a thriving commercial and residential area with a rich history and a vibrant community.

One of the most notable features of Trafford Park is its extensive network of canals. The village is situated on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal, which was built in the late 19th century to connect Manchester to the Irish Sea. The canal played a crucial role in the development of Trafford Park, providing a means of transportation for raw materials and finished goods. Today, the canal is still in use and is a popular destination for boaters and walkers.

Another defining characteristic of Trafford Park is its architecture. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Trafford Park Hotel and the former Kellogg's factory, which has been converted into a modern office complex. The architecture of Trafford Park reflects its industrial heritage, with many of the buildings featuring large windows, brick facades, and imposing chimneys. Despite its industrial past, however, Trafford Park is also home to a number of green spaces, including the Trafford Ecology Park and the Bridgewater Canal, which provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 26.1°C

Feels Like: 26.3°C

Wind: 13 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
The Orchards Free Schools Special Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen O'brien	Audley Avenue Stretford Greater Manchester M32 9TG 1617480670 School Website
Barton Clough Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Foster-Carr	Audley Avenue Stretford Manchester M32 9TG 1617487539 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
Kingsway Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Iain Lewis	Kingsway Park Davyhulme Urmston Manchester Greater Manchester M41 0SP 01617481867 School Website
Egerton High School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr John Madden	Kingsway Park Urmston Manchester Greater Manchester M41 7FZ 01617497094 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
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 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
Gorse Hill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Bates	Burleigh Road Stretford Manchester Greater Manchester M32 0PF 01618651209 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Humphrey Park Humphrey Lane, Humphrey Park, Greater Manchester, M32 9PP 0.94 Miles

Eccles St Marys Road, Eccles, Greater Manchester, M30 0DN 1.43 Miles

Trafford Park Moss Road, Trafford Park, Greater Manchester, M32 1AA 1.60 Miles

Patricroft Green Lane, Patricroft, Greater Manchester, M30 0GX 1.74 Miles

Urmston Flixton Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 5AW 1.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ace Taxis Urmston Ltd 0161 748 5555 Unit 10 Monde Trading Estate, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M17 1LP 0.17 Miles
Metro Taxis 0161 493 5000 Leo House/Mosley Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M17 1JS 0.29 Miles
Trafford Park Phoneacab 0161 615 5566 Warren Bruce Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M17 1LB 0.83 Miles
Taxis Manchester 0161 282 2823 435 Barton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 9TA 0.85 Miles
Passenger Cars 0161 747 8000 Peel Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M17 8BN 0.93 Miles
Stallion Travel Services 0161 864 1212 17 Derbyshire Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 9LR 0.99 Miles
Manchester Airport Taxi Service 0161 864 1212 17 Derbyshire Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 9LR 0.99 Miles
Airport Express 0161 865 6666 40 Radstock Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 0AL 1.14 Miles
Metro Taxis Trafford 0161 493 5000 Trafford Park Warehouse, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M17 1HH 1.15 Miles
Saltax Taxis 0161 737 2222 Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 3AZ 1.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Longwood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westinghouse Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hibernia Way Business Box Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Bailey Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mosley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Third Avenue Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Westbrook Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bb 801 Westbrook Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Old Hall Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barton Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Asda Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Trafford Centre Po Box Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Addison Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Queensway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lostock Medical Centre 0161 8651100	431 Barton Road Stretford Manchester M32 9PA
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
Delamere Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	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
0.78 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Stretford
Circle
Audley Avenue
Stretford
Manchester
M32 9TR
01617 487085
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstore 98 West One Retail Park Gilda Brook Road Salford M50 1ZD 0161 707 5256 eccles@jollyes.co.uk Website 1.19 miles


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Trafford Veterinary Centre
16A Davyhulme Circle Urmston Manchester Lancashire M41 0SS 0161 747 9002 traffordvet@yahoo.co.uk Website 1.45 miles

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R T Jones
109 Higher Road Urmston Manchester Lancashire M41 9AX 0161 748 6177 1.46 miles

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Buchanan Veterinary Group
77-79 Princess Road Urmston Manchester Lancashire M41 5SQ 0161 748 1124 allisdhair.mcnaull@cvs.com 1.97 miles
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Buchanan Veterinary Group
170 Monton Road Monton Eccles Manchester Lancashire M30 9GA 0161 788 8632 2.08 miles

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Medivet Referrals Sale (Dogwood Vets)
9 Lawson Grove Sale Manchester M33 6JN 01619 628851 referrals.sale@medivet.co.uk Website 2.37 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Chorlton To Sale Waterpark
7-18 Brookburn Rd Manchester Lancashire M21 9ES 2.63 miles Little Carpark (Free) Opposite Bowling Green Pub

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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 2.71 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 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 3.71 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 3.91 miles There Is A Little Path That Leads To The Walk

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The Loopline Tyldesley
The Loopline Goes From Little Hulton To Worsley Woods. We Let Our Doggies Off Lead On The Loopline But You Have To Be Careful Of Random Cyclists. It’S A Long Walk Through To Worsley Woods And Back. 132-134 Great Ancoats St Manchester Lancashire M4 6DE 4.18 miles You Can Get On To The Loopline At Various Locations In Walkden. Hilton Lane And Walkden Road Park Are Two Entries.

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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 4.32 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	20.6°C	19.7°C	19.1°C	19.4°C	21.6°C	25.2°C	29.5°C	30.5°C	30.6°C	27.4°C	23.6°C	20.7°C
Feels Like	14.9°C	13.6°C	13°C	19.4°C	14.8°C	18.6°C	32.1°C	32°C	31.5°C	28.9°C	17.5°C	14.4°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Mist	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.6°C	17.7°C	17.2°C	20.4°C	24.1°C	26.6°C	27.9°C	28.3°C	27.3°C	23.3°C	20.3°C
Feels Like	13°C	12.9°C	12.3°C	11.8°C	14.6°C	18°C	25.9°C	28.2°C	28.5°C	28.4°C	17°C	14°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Sunny	Partly Cloudy
Temp	19.3°C	18.9°C	18.4°C	18°C	21.3°C	25.2°C	27.7°C	29.3°C	29.4°C	27.7°C	24.8°C	22.8°C
Feels Like	13.4°C	13.3°C	12.9°C	12.2°C	16.1°C	19.7°C	29.1°C	30.8°C	31.3°C	30°C	18.7°C	16.8°C

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