Things to do in Stretford with kids

Everything for families in Stretford, Gorse Hill, Longford and Old Trafford: what's on this weekend and in the coming weeks, what runs every week, and places to just turn up to.

19 things on in the next eight weeks (13 free) · 15 every week · 10 places to go any day

Updated Monday 26 October. New events are added every week.

Coming up in Stretford

This week, 26 Oct – 1 Nov 5

Half-term Pool Rocks and Halloween swims at Stretford Stretford Chester Centre · 20 min Pool Rocks Tue 27 Oct 1.30pm, Wed 28 Oct 1.15pm, Thu 29 Oct 1.15pm, Fri 30 Oct 1pm (about an hour); Sat 31 Oct Halloween Pool Rocks 1pm and Spooky Floats in the small pool 2.15pmUnder £10

Family Pumpkin Carving at GRUB Stretford GRUB Stretford, Sir Tony Lloyd Square · 20 min Thu 29 Oct 5.30pm–7pm£10–25

Apple Day at Longford Park Longford Café, Longford Park, Stretford · 20 min Fri 30 Oct, 11am-2pm drop-in; apple pressing demonstrations 11.30am and 1pmFree

Victoria Park Guardians: The Lost Key (self-led Halloween adventure) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Date unconfirmed · Sat 31 Oct, day or dusk; pick up an adventure booklet from the Tea Room; up to 90 mins; ages 3-12Free

Nature Club at Victoria Park, Stretford (Stars) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Sun 1 Nov, 1-2pm; meet in the community buildingFree

2–8 Nov 1

Stretford Cricket Club Bonfire Night (bonfire and two displays) Stretford Cricket Club · 20 min Sat gates 5pm, bonfire lit 6pm, displays 7pm and 8pm; glow sticks instead of sparklersUnder £10

9–15 Nov 3

Kids' creative writing club at Stretford Library (November) Stretford Library · 20 min Thu 12 Nov, 4-5.30pm (ages 7 to 12)Free

Parent and baby stay and play at Victoria Park, Stretford (November) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Sat 14 Nov, 9-10amUnder £10

Kids' arts and crafts at Victoria Park, Stretford (15 November) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Sun 15 Nov, 2-4pmFree

16–22 Nov 2

Chatterbooks at Stretford Library (November) Stretford Library · 20 min Sat 21 Nov, 1.30-2.30pm (monthly reading group for ages 7 to 11)Free

Nature Club at Victoria Park, Stretford (Snow and ice) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Sun 22 Nov, 1-2pm; meet in the community buildingFree

23–29 Nov 3

Kids' film club at Victoria Park, Stretford (November) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Wed 25 Nov, 6-8pm (ages 7+)Free

Christmas Fayre with Santa at All Saints Church, Stretford All Saints Church, 297 Barton Road, Stretford · 20 min Date unconfirmed · Sat 28 Nov, 2–4pmFree

Kids' arts and crafts at Victoria Park, Stretford (29 November) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Sun 29 Nov, 2-4pmFree

30 Nov – 6 Dec 1

Parent and baby stay and play at Victoria Park, Stretford (December) Victoria Park, Stretford · 20 min Fri 4 Dec, 9.30-10.30amUnder £10

7–13 Dec 3

Kids' creative writing club at Stretford Library (December) Stretford Library · 20 min Thu 10 Dec, 4-5.30pm (ages 7 to 12)Free

Christmas Fair at Stretford Public Hall Stretford Public Hall · 20 min Sat 12 Dec, afternoon (times to be announced)Free

Santa's singalong at the Christmas Village, St Matthew's Stretford St Matthew's Community Hall, Chapel Lane, Stretford · 20 min Sat 12 Dec, fair 11am–4pm; Santa 1–3pmUnder £10

14–20 Dec 1

Chatterbooks at Stretford Library (December) Stretford Library · 20 min Sat 19 Dec, 1.30-2.30pm (monthly reading group for ages 7 to 11)Free

Further ahead

Every week in Stretford 15

Regular sessions anyone can go to. Term time means no session in the school holidays.

Monday
- Simply Cycling: all-ability bikes and trikes at Longford Park stadium · Longford Café · 9am-11.45am
- Tiny Teds soft play for under-5s at Stretford · Stretford Chester Centre · 10-11.30am
- Stay and play at St John's Centre, Old Trafford · St John's Centre Old Trafford · 10-11.30am · term time
Tuesday
- Baby Club at Stretford Children's Centre · Stretford Children's Centre · 1-2.30pm
- Children's hour at Old Trafford Library · Old Trafford Library at Limelight · 10.30am
- Simply Cycling: all-ability bikes and trikes at Longford Park stadium · Longford Café · 9am-11.45am
- Tiny Teds soft play for under-5s at Stretford · Stretford Chester Centre · 10-11.30am
Wednesday
- Storytime at Stretford Library · Stretford Library · 11am
- Tiny Teds soft play for under-5s at Stretford · Stretford Chester Centre · 10-11.30am
Thursday
- Stay and play at Old Trafford Library · Old Trafford Library at Limelight · 10.30–11.30am
- Tiny Teds soft play for under-5s at Stretford · Stretford Chester Centre · 10-11.30am
Friday
- Rhymetime at Stretford Library · Stretford Library · 10.30–11am
- Simply Cycling: all-ability bikes and trikes at Longford Park stadium · Longford Café · 9am-11.45am
Saturday
- Saturday roller disco at Stretford Sports Village · Stretford Chester Centre · 1-3pm
- Stretford parkrun at Longford Park · Longford Café · 9am
- Free Saturday cricket for 8 to 13s at Old Trafford Sports Barn · Old Trafford Sports Barn · 10-11.30am
- Saturday LEGO club at Old Trafford Library · Old Trafford Library at Limelight · 11am-1.30pm
- Saturday LEGO club at Stretford Library · Stretford Library · 1-3pm
Sunday
- Seymour Park junior parkrun, Old Trafford · Old Trafford Sports Barn · 9am
- Simply Cycling: all-ability bikes and trikes at Longford Park stadium · Longford Café · 9am-11.45am
- Victoria junior parkrun, Stretford · Victoria Park · 9am

Places to go in Stretford

Parks and playgrounds 4

River Mersey and Kickety Brook walk Stretford · 3 miles from Timperley 2.2-mile circular from Bradley Lane along a quiet stretch of the Mersey, back on the Trans Pennine Trail and a woodland track Free

Victoria Park Stretford · 3.9 miles from Timperley Green Flag park in Stretford with under-5s and over-5s play areas, a giant sundial, a community-run tea room and a Changing Places toilet.Next: Victoria Park Guardians: The Lost Key, Sat 31 Oct · 1 weekly session FreeChanging Places toilet9 events coming up

Longford Park Stretford · 4.1 miles from Timperley Trafford's biggest park: playgrounds for all ages, a pets' corner, café and toilets, disc golf, a tree trail and an athletics track. Free

Seymour Park Stretford · 5.1 miles from Timperley Neighbourhood park in Old Trafford with a loop path, the Sports Barn (toilets) and a free junior parkrun every Sunday at 9am. Free

Libraries 2

Stretford Library Stretford · 3.8 miles from Timperley Library on Kingsway with Friday rhymetime, Wednesday storytime for under-5s and a free LEGO club on Saturday afternoons.Next: Kids' creative writing club at Stretford Library, Thu 12 Nov · 3 weekly sessions FreeIndoors6 events coming up

Old Trafford Library at Limelight Old Trafford · 5.6 miles from Timperley Library in the Limelight centre with a weekly children's hour and stay and play for under-5s, and a free Saturday LEGO club.3 weekly sessions FreeIndoors

Indoor play and rainy days 2

The Northern Light Cinema Stretford Stretford · 3.7 miles from Timperley Independent three-screen cinema on Pinnington Lane, sister to the Sale one, with a £5 Toddler Club, parent and baby screenings and relaxed showings. IndoorsRegular SEN sessions

Stretford Chester Centre Stretford · 3.9 miles from Timperley Tiny Teds: a cheap under-5s soft play session at Stretford Sports Village, Monday to Thursday mornings, with juice and biscuits for the children.Next: Half-term Pool Rocks and Halloween swims at Stretford, Tue 27 Oct · 2 weekly sessions IndoorsRegular SEN sessions1 event coming up

Family-friendly pubs and cafés 2

Longford Café Stretford · 3.9 miles from Timperley Family café in the middle of Longford Park, near the adventure playground with zip line and climbing boulder; brunch, cakes and coffee.Next: Apple Day at Longford Park, Fri 30 Oct · 2 weekly sessions Free1 event coming up

The Tea Room Stretford · 4 miles from Timperley Community café run by the Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford, a park with under-5s and over-5s play areas; soup, toasties and cakes. Free

Nearby

We check Stretford's libraries, churches, schools, clubs, venues and parks every week and add what's open to any family. If something's missing, tell us at [email protected].

Questions parents ask

What's on in Stretford this weekend for kids?

This weekend in Stretford: Half-term Pool Rocks and Halloween swims at Stretford at Stretford Chester Centre, Victoria Park Guardians: The Lost Key and Nature Club at Victoria Park, Stretford.

What free things are there to do in Stretford with kids?

Free events coming up include Apple Day at Longford Park, Victoria Park Guardians: The Lost Key and Nature Club at Victoria Park, Stretford; River Mersey and Kickety Brook walk, Stretford Library, Victoria Park and Longford Café are free any day.

Where can children play indoors in Stretford when it rains?

Indoors in Stretford: The Northern Light Cinema Stretford, Stretford Library, Stretford Chester Centre and Old Trafford Library at Limelight.

Are there baby and toddler groups in Stretford?

Every week in Stretford: Baby Club at Stretford Children's Centre (Tuesday), Children's hour at Old Trafford Library (Tuesday), Rhymetime at Stretford Library (Friday), Stay and play at Old Trafford Library (Thursday) and Storytime at Stretford Library (Wednesday). All of them are on baby and toddler groups.

Where are the playgrounds in Stretford?

Victoria Park, Longford Park and Seymour Park. All the playgrounds near Timperley are compared on playgrounds and parks.

What's on in Stretford at Christmas?

Christmas Fayre with Santa at All Saints Church, Stretford (Sat 28 Nov), Christmas Fair at Stretford Public Hall (Sat 12 Dec) and Santa's singalong at the Christmas Village, St Matthew's Stretford (Sat 12 Dec). Everything else is in Christmas near Timperley.