Stretford Manchester

Stretford used to be almost forgotten as part of Trafford in  Manchester.  Urmston, Altrincham and Sale benefitted from  investment and development over the years but Stretford as a town seemed almost invisible for many years. It falls mainly between the River Mersey and  xxxx   and its disjointed nature arose partly from being bisected by Chester Road so that it falls on both sides with no obvious main street or town centre.
As  neighbouring Chorlton, Sale, and Urmston get more and more expensive, however Stretford is looking very attractive to renters and homebuyers looking  to live in an attractive and friendly area within  commuting distance of Manchester or Altrincham that has a host of great advantages.

Historically Stretford inherits its name from its location – street and ford  as a street on the River Mersey. It was primarily an agricultural area and the block of flats named Pinfold Court in Stretford takes its name from a pen for sheep   Pen- fold which became Pinfold over time
Trafford Park is the biggest industrial park area in Europe and is located in Stretford, a huge area of employment for the entire Manchester area. Other instantly recognised names in Stretford are the Coronation Street Tour for visitors and the Imperial War Museum North – both are located in Stretford although generally thought to be in Salford.

 Stretford Green Spaces
Just because there is a wealth of employment and activity in Stretford does not mean that there are no green spaces. Families and dog walkers, runners and birdwatchers, everyone who takes pleasure in natural surroundings can enjoy Stretford’s many  beautiful parks and the canal areas. Trafford’s largest municipal park Longford Park, is in Stretford, Moss Park is another smaller  neighbourhood park and Victoria Park has been recently updated with a new community café called The Tea Room.
The Bridgewater Canal runs through the town  and the towpaths provide miles of well maintained pathways for cyclists and walkers that connect to the Sale and Chorlton Water Park areas, there are no shortage of leafy and beautiful areas in Stretford to keep locals active and entertained.

Sports Activities in Stretford

Probably the most famous destination in Stretford is the Manchester United football ground. The grounds are actually in Stretford, not Old Trafford, even though it is commonly referred to as Old Trafford. In fact both Manchester United and the Lancashire County Cricket Club have been based in Stretford since the late 1800s and thousands of fans make these grounds their destination every year. Living in Stretford is a bonus for anyone who enjoys football or cricket. Even if you don’t want to go to a football match the Manchester United grounds are open to visitors who can enjoy a a behind the scenes stadium tour, eat in the Red Cafe at the grounds or buy gifts or souvenirs in the megastore.

The Trafford Centre in Stretford

Shopping at the Trafford Centre  is an experience not to be missed. The Trafford Centre is a shopping and leisure destination where you can find high ticket brands, the UKs  favourite high street stores as well as a cinema and  delicious food outlets all under one stunning roof. With free parking and fantastic transport links the Trafford Centre makes shopping easy and effortless.