Stretford Sports Village, Chester Centre

Stretford Leisure Centre is a community-focused health and fitness facility offering a wide range of activities for individuals, families and local groups. The centre provides a fully equipped gym, swimming pool facilities, fitness classes, sports halls, and spaces for community activities and clubs.

Visitors can enjoy a variety of options including swimming sessions, group exercise classes, gym workouts, junior activities and sports bookings. With facilities designed for all ages and abilities, Stretford Leisure Centre supports active lifestyles, wellbeing and recreation in the local community.

Travelling here by car

For Stretford Sports Village (Chester Centre), exit the M60 at Junction 7 and follow signs for the A56 towards Stretford. Continue on the A56 (Chester Road), then turn onto Cross Street and follow local signs to the Sports Village. The venue has its own on-site car park available for visitors.

Travelling here by train

Alight at Manchester United Football Ground railway station (served by Northern trains), located approximately a 20-minute walk from Stretford Sports Village, Chester Centre. Exit the station, head south on Sir Matt Busby Way, cross Chester Road, then follow Chester Road southwest; the venue is signposted. For quicker access or adverse weather, taxis and local buses are available outside the station.

Travelling here by other means

Starting from Stretford Mall, head south along Chester Road (A56), passing Tesco Extra on your left. Continue for about 350 metres and cross the roundabout at Edge Lane; the Stretford Sports Village Chester Centre entrance is clearly signposted ahead on your left, set back from the road with prominent Trafford Leisure signage. Walking time is under 5 minutes.

Book

Specific venue type: Sports and Leisure Venue - Outdoor Activity Provider
Open Hours: Opening hours

Sunday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Monday: 6:30 am – 9:30 pm
Tuesday: 6:30 am – 9:30 pm
Wednesday: 6:30 am – 9:30 pm
Thursday: 6:30 am – 9:30 pm
Friday: 6:30 am – 9:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Price: £5.00 – £50.00

Travelling here by car

Travelling here by train

Travelling here by other means

Book

Specific venue type: Sports and Leisure Venue - Outdoor Activity Provider
Open Hours: Opening hours

Sunday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Monday: 6:30 am – 9:30 pm
Tuesday: 6:30 am – 9:30 pm
Wednesday: 6:30 am – 9:30 pm
Thursday: 6:30 am – 9:30 pm
Friday: 6:30 am – 9:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Price: £5.00 – £50.00

Photo: Trafford Leisure

Family friendly

Stretford Sports Village, Chester Centre

Chester Centre, Great Stone Rd.
Stretford
M32 0ZS

01617492570

customerhub@traffordleisure.co.uk

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