Woodsend Library

Woodsend Library is a welcoming neighbourhood space where reading, learning, and community events come together. The library offers a varied selection of books for all ages, including popular fiction, practical non-fiction, and a dedicated children’s section.

The library is serviced by a combination of library staff and Open+ technology - the venue opening hours include times at which visitors can access the building with their library card.

Travelling here by car
Easy Driving & Local Parking!

From M60 Junction 9 exit onto the A5181 (Barton Road) heading toward Urmston/Flixton.

Follow Barton Road as it transitions into Woodsend Road, where you will find the library situated on your right.

Free public parking is available on-site directly outside the building, including dedicated accessible Blue Badge parking spaces.
Travelling here by train
Just Minutes from the Train Station!

Take the Northern Rail line directly to Flixton Railway Station.

Exit onto Flixton Road and turn left onto Woodsend Road before walking straight on for 12-minutes.

The library is located on the right, just before the roundabout / Woodsend Circle.
Travelling here by other means
Getting Here by Bus is Simple!

Take any of the local bus network lines, 15, 245, 247, 256, 795, or 799, directly into the Woodsend area.

Alight at the Woodsend Road / Irlam Road bus stop and walk 1-minute to where the library is located.
Book

Specific venue type
Library
Open Hours
Opening hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Price
Free

Woodsend Library is a welcoming neighbourhood space where reading, learning, and community events come together. The library offers a varied selection of books for all ages, including popular fiction, practical non-fiction, and a dedicated children’s section.

The library is serviced by a combination of library staff and Open+ technology - the venue opening hours include times at which visitors can access the building with their library card.

Travelling here by car
Easy Driving & Local Parking!

From M60 Junction 9 exit onto the A5181 (Barton Road) heading toward Urmston/Flixton.

Follow Barton Road as it transitions into Woodsend Road, where you will find the library situated on your right.

Free public parking is available on-site directly outside the building, including dedicated accessible Blue Badge parking spaces.
Travelling here by train
Just Minutes from the Train Station!

Take the Northern Rail line directly to Flixton Railway Station.

Exit onto Flixton Road and turn left onto Woodsend Road before walking straight on for 12-minutes.

The library is located on the right, just before the roundabout / Woodsend Circle.
Travelling here by other means
Getting Here by Bus is Simple!

Take any of the local bus network lines, 15, 245, 247, 256, 795, or 799, directly into the Woodsend area.

Alight at the Woodsend Road / Irlam Road bus stop and walk 1-minute to where the library is located.
External view of library building and grounds
Specific venue type
Library
Open Hours
Opening hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Price
Free
Photo: Trafford Libraries

  • Free entry
  • Family friendly
Woodsend Library

155 Woodsend Road
Flixton
M41 8GN

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