The Convention venue
Stretford Public Hall, Chester Rd, Stretford, Manchester M32 0LG [map]
This handsome community-owned building is a prominent landmark in the market town of Stretford, 4 miles to the south-west of Manchester. Stretford is the home of Manchester United FC and Lancashire County Cricket Club, so our location is well served with public transport and travel routes.
Designed in the gothic revival style by architect William Arthur Lofthouse, it was commissioned as a public hall by local philanthropists John and Enriquetta Rylands and opened in 1879. Today the beautifully restored Grade II listed building is run ethically by a cooperative, and any profits benefit the community.
Want to have a look inside?
This video from our All-Day 2025 will give you a taste of this year’s host venue.
Access information
The venue has an access ramp to the Hall’s main entrance on Chester Road and step-free access to the building via side entrance on Dorset Street. Inside there is a lift which goes to all publicly accessible floors in the building. There are accessible toilets on ground and first floor.
We will be singing in the Ballroom on the first floor -a large open space with a smooth oak dancefloor and plenty of natural light. It is accessible by lift, and accessible toilets are adjacent to the hall. Food will also be laid out in the ballroom.
There is no Hearing Loop at the venue at present.
There are 2 blue badge parking spaces on Dorset Street adjacent to the Hall, and another 2 in the car park just off Dorset Street
If you require further detail to facilitate your attendance, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
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