St John's Centre
St John’s Centre is a small, independent community centre in Old Trafford, founded in 1982.
The Centre offers affordable, accessible adult learning, especially ESOL and Basic Skills; volunteering opportunities for all skill levels; wellbeing activities of all kinds for adults and children; and events to bring the local community together.
The Community Hub provides food bank referrals, help with energy costs and household items, and signposting to other sources of support.
The building has a large hall, two classrooms and smaller meeting rooms, which provide space for a wide range of community groups and events during the week. They are available to hire for parties and other private events at weekends.
The Centre offers affordable, accessible adult learning, especially ESOL and Basic Skills; volunteering opportunities for all skill levels; wellbeing activities of all kinds for adults and children; and events to bring the local community together.
The Community Hub provides food bank referrals, help with energy costs and household items, and signposting to other sources of support.
The building has a large hall, two classrooms and smaller meeting rooms, which provide space for a wide range of community groups and events during the week. They are available to hire for parties and other private events at weekends.
Travelling here by car
Limited free on-street parking is available on St John's Road. Please park considerately without blocking the pavement or neighbours' driveways.
Travelling here by train
The nearest rail stations are Deansgate, Manchester Oxford Road, or Manchester Piccadilly. Local bus and tram services and taxis are available at these stations.
Travelling here by other means
The centre is two minutes’ walk from the nearest bus stop on King’s Road (no. 15 bus), and five minutes from the 86 (Upper Chorlton Road) and 250 (Stretford Road) bus stops. It is around 10 minutes’ walk from Trafford Bar Metrolink (tram) stop. To plan your journey on public transport, visit the Bee Network Journey Planner.
The centre is close to the segregated cycle routes on Stretford Road and Upper Chorlton Road. Cycle parking is available at the front of the Centre, and staff can lend you a lock if you don’t have one. The nearest Starling Bike docking station is a few minutes’ walk away on Myrtle Street.
The centre is close to the segregated cycle routes on Stretford Road and Upper Chorlton Road. Cycle parking is available at the front of the Centre, and staff can lend you a lock if you don’t have one. The nearest Starling Bike docking station is a few minutes’ walk away on Myrtle Street.
St John’s Centre is a small, independent community centre in Old Trafford, founded in 1982.
The Centre offers affordable, accessible adult learning, especially ESOL and Basic Skills; volunteering opportunities for all skill levels; wellbeing activities of all kinds for adults and children; and events to bring the local community together.
The Community Hub provides food bank referrals, help with energy costs and household items, and signposting to other sources of support.
The building has a large hall, two classrooms and smaller meeting rooms, which provide space for a wide range of community groups and events during the week. They are available to hire for parties and other private events at weekends.
The Centre offers affordable, accessible adult learning, especially ESOL and Basic Skills; volunteering opportunities for all skill levels; wellbeing activities of all kinds for adults and children; and events to bring the local community together.
The Community Hub provides food bank referrals, help with energy costs and household items, and signposting to other sources of support.
The building has a large hall, two classrooms and smaller meeting rooms, which provide space for a wide range of community groups and events during the week. They are available to hire for parties and other private events at weekends.
Travelling here by car
Limited free on-street parking is available on St John's Road. Please park considerately without blocking the pavement or neighbours' driveways.
Travelling here by train
The nearest rail stations are Deansgate, Manchester Oxford Road, or Manchester Piccadilly. Local bus and tram services and taxis are available at these stations.
Travelling here by other means
The centre is two minutes’ walk from the nearest bus stop on King’s Road (no. 15 bus), and five minutes from the 86 (Upper Chorlton Road) and 250 (Stretford Road) bus stops. It is around 10 minutes’ walk from Trafford Bar Metrolink (tram) stop. To plan your journey on public transport, visit the Bee Network Journey Planner.
The centre is close to the segregated cycle routes on Stretford Road and Upper Chorlton Road. Cycle parking is available at the front of the Centre, and staff can lend you a lock if you don’t have one. The nearest Starling Bike docking station is a few minutes’ walk away on Myrtle Street.
The centre is close to the segregated cycle routes on Stretford Road and Upper Chorlton Road. Cycle parking is available at the front of the Centre, and staff can lend you a lock if you don’t have one. The nearest Starling Bike docking station is a few minutes’ walk away on Myrtle Street.
Photo: St John's Centre
- Free entry
- Family friendly
- Accessible Toilet
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Age friendly
- Guide Dogs welcome
- Assistance Dogs welcome
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St John's Centre
St John’s Centre, St John's Road
Manchester
M16 7GX
01618727795
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