The Ballroom
Hosted by Stretford Public Hall
SpacetoCo Host since October 2025 · 1k bookingsStretford Public Hall is a community-owned, multi-purpose building. Our aim is to create space for good things to happen in Stretford.
Areas in this space (5)
This space contains 5 different areas that can be booked independently.
The Ballroom
About this space
At the heart of Stretford Public Hall is our beautiful Victorian Ballroom — a space full of character, warmth and history. With its high ceilings, elegant mezzanine, large windows and original wooden floor, the Ballroom has a grand yet welcoming feel that makes every event feel special.
During the day, the room is filled with natural light, and in the evening our lighting system lets you set the perfect mood — bright and focused for conferences, or soft and colourful for parties and weddings. The acoustics are wonderful for speeches, live music and performances, and our flexible P.A. system can be set up to suit your event.
The Ballroom can hold up to 200 people standing, 150 theatre-style, or 100 seated around tables, making it a great choice for weddings, conferences, parties, concerts and community events. There’s a small kitchenette with serving hatches for catering, and a fully stocked bar that can be opened by arrangement.
Guests have access to nearby toilets, including a dedicated gender-neutral block and an accessible toilet.
Whether you’re hosting something big and lively or warm and intimate, the Ballroom provides a stunning backdrop — and looks fantastic in photos and videos too.
Included in the space hire is:
Wifi
12X 5.8ft round tables suitable for seating 8-10 people
120 chairs
Flipchart stand
Access and exclusive use of the kitchennette
The prices quoted are for weekday hire by organisations. We have party packages for wedding receptions, wedding ceremonies and private parties.
Eligible charitable organisations qualify for a 20% discount on our standard rates.
Booking schedule
Extra items and charges
This space has extra items and charges that can be added to your booking. Some may be required depending on your booking time and type, which will be shown at the checkout.
Amenities
Suitable for
Location
Stretford Public Hall, Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester, UK
Opening times
Monday
8:00am - 5:45pm, 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:45pm, 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:45pm, 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:45pm, 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:45pm, 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 5:45pm, 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 5:45pm, 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Rules
We have a noise management plan in place. This must be followed by all users of the building.
Do not obstruct doors or fire exits
Smoking is not permitted in the building-including Vapes
No inflammable materials shall be brought onto the premises
No fittings or alterations to the walls, window frames, floors and decoration of the rooms shall take place. The use of nails, drawing pins, tape, and tacs (eg bluetac) is not permitted. The hall’s ballroom has permanent fittings which can be used to attach decorations to.
No helium-filled balloons are to be used.
Any confetti used must be biodegradable.
Any electrical equipment that is to be plugged in must have an in date PAT test
Bands featuring a drum set must finish their performance by 9pm. Drums will not be permitted after 9pm.
FOSPH will be the sole trader of alcohol on the premises unless a consent and appropriate approvals have been given in writing.
The hirer shall allow access to our events staff at all times and comply with all instructions given by the duty manager. The hirer will allow access to the police, fire or licensing department as needed and will cooperate with them.
All waste is to be removed from the premises by hirer unless a waste removal charge is agreed.
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Additional details
Venue description
The Hall is a Grade II-listed Victorian building. There is an access ramp to the Hall’s main entrance on Chester Road and step-free access to the building using our side entrance on Dorset Street. We have a lift which services all publicly-accessible floors in the building. We have accessible toilets on both the ground floor and the first floor. Most large events take place in our Ballroom which is on the Hall’s first floor and can be accessed by lift. Unfortunately, we do not have a Hearing Loop at the Hall at present.
Parking & taxis
There are two disabled parking spaces adjacent to the Hall on Dorset Street. We also have two dedicated disabled parking bays in our car park, which is just off Dorset Street. If you are arriving by taxi, they can pull up alongside the Hall on Dorset Street or can use the Hall’s car park for drop-off / collection
Access requirements
If you have any questions about access to the Hall, or you want to discuss your requirements with a member of staff, please contact the Hall’s manager Kate McGeevor: [email protected]; 07926 686224.
Assistance dogs
We welcome assistance dogs in the Hall but please inform us in advance if you intend to bring an assistance dog to an event. We will require evidence that your dog is registered with an organisation that is a member of Assistance Dogs UK.