Stretford Public Hall
WHERE
Manchester
What it’s like
Drama and choir sessions for kids aged 4 to 16, plus a parent-and-under-5s group with toys and LGBT+ stories.
This is a community hall with a proper programme of things for kids to actually do, not just watch. Drama and choir sessions run for the 4 to 16 age group, so you've got both the shy seven-year-old who fancies singing and the young teenager who wants to properly perform something. There's also a Proud 2 b Parents session for under-5s, with toys out and LGBT+ stories read aloud, which is a nice thing to find on a local hall's timetable rather than tucked away somewhere niche.
It's step-free throughout via the side entrance on Dorset Street, with a lift covering all the public floors and accessible toilets on both the ground and first floor. A free carer ticket is available too. One thing to flag: there's no hearing loop in the hall, which is a genuine gap if that's something you rely on.
Parking is on-site, 40 spaces plus 3 disabled bays, but you can only get into the car park from Chester Road, so don't follow satnav round to Dorset Street expecting an entrance there; that street's one-way and won't get you in. If the car park's full, Stretford Mall does 3 hours free and it's only a 5 to 10 minute walk. There's a café on site too, useful if you're waiting through a session rather than dropping off and running.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 4 to 16, with a separate under-5s session for younger ones
- Parking
- 40 spaces in on-site car park plus 3 disabled bays, accessible via Chester Road only
- Wheelchairs
- Step-free access via side entrance on Dorset Street, lift to all public floors, accessible toilets on ground and first floors
- The car park is Chester Road access only; Dorset Street is one-way and won't get you into the car park
- There's no hearing loop system in the hall
- A free carer ticket is available if you need one
- Stretford Mall's free 3-hour parking is a backup if the on-site car park is full
Plan your visit
What ages are the drama and choir sessions for?
They're aimed at 4 to 16 year olds, so it covers quite a stretch from reception age up to secondary school.
Is there anything for under-5s?
Yes, the Proud 2 b Parents sessions are for under-5s and their parents, with toys and LGBT+ stories.
Where do we park and is it accessible?
The on-site car park has 40 spaces and 3 disabled bays, but you can only get into it via Chester Road, not Dorset Street. If it's full, Stretford Mall has 3 hours free parking a short walk away.
Is the building accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs?
There's step-free access through the side entrance on Dorset Street, a lift to all the public floors, and accessible toilets on the ground and first floor. A free carer ticket is available too.
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