St Ann's
Stretford
A welcoming and flexible Stretford venue for parties, family celebrations, meetings, classes and community events, with two useful spaces, catering options, a licensed bar and excellent transport connections.
A busy community venue with space for much more.
St Ann's is a well-established venue in Stretford used throughout the week for celebrations, classes, social groups, dancing and community activities.
The centre offers a larger Main Function Room alongside the Murphy Room, giving customers a choice of space depending on the size and style of their event.
Its location is another major advantage, with good road connections, public transport nearby and easy access from surrounding areas including Trafford and South Manchester.
Larger space for parties, celebrations, receptions and entertainment.
A useful smaller space for classes, meetings and community activities.
Bar facilities available for functions, licensed until midnight.
Choose in-house catering or arrange an outside caterer.
One venue. Plenty of possibilities.
From family celebrations to regular classes and meetings, St Ann's can accommodate a wide range of bookings throughout the week.
🎉 Birthday Parties
A large dance floor, stage, bar and outside space provide plenty of flexibility for birthday celebrations.
💍 Wedding Celebrations
A flexible function room with catering, bar facilities, dance floor and table dressing available.
🍼 Christenings
Bring family and friends together in a practical local venue with catering options.
🤍 Wakes
A convenient and welcoming local venue for friends and family to gather together.
💼 Meetings & Classes
The Murphy Room and other flexible spaces provide options for meetings, classes, workshops and training.
👥 Community Events
St Ann's already hosts a wide range of regular groups, clubs and activities.
Choose the space that fits your event.
St Ann's offers two useful spaces that can work for everything from larger celebrations to smaller meetings and regular community activities.
Main Function Room
The larger event space at St Ann's is suitable for parties, celebrations, receptions, entertainment, classes and community events.
The room includes a dance floor, small stage, speaker equipment and a display screen near the bar for basic images and visual content.
seated 160*
maximum
Murphy Room
A smaller and more intimate space suitable for regular classes, meetings, workshops, community groups and lower-capacity gatherings.
The Murphy Room is already used for activities including Pilates and other community sessions, demonstrating its flexibility for regular weekday hire.
seated 50*
maximum
*Room capacities are currently used as a guide. Confirm the final capacity and intended layout with the venue team when booking.
Useful facilities already built into the venue.
St Ann's combines the facilities needed for a traditional function with practical features for regular community, family and daytime use.
💃 Dance Floor
A dedicated dance area in the Main Function Room for parties, entertainment, dance classes and exercise sessions.
🎤 Small Stage
A small stage is available for entertainers, speakers, DJs and organised events.
🔊 Speaker Equipment
Speaker equipment is available within the Main Function Room for suitable bookings.
📺 Display Screen
A screen near the bar can be used for basic images and simple visual content.
♿ Disabled Access
The venue has disabled access to help make events easier for guests with mobility requirements.
🚻 Accessible Toilet
An accessible toilet is available within the venue.
🚬 Smoking Shelter
A designated outside smoking shelter includes comfortable seating.
🌳 Secure Outside Area
A gated outdoor space provides additional flexibility for suitable events and children's activities.
🏰 Bouncy Castles
The secure outside area can accommodate suitable bouncy castles for children's birthday parties.
Flexible food and drink options for your event.
St Ann's provides a licensed bar alongside kitchen and catering facilities, giving organisers several ways to plan food and refreshments for their event.
Available for an additional fee.
Looking for somewhere for a regular group or class?
St Ann's is already used throughout the week by local groups, classes and community activities, making it a practical option for regular hire.
Regular activities throughout the week.
St Ann's is more than a function venue. The centre is home to regular classes, social groups and community activities.
🧘 Pilates
Tuesdays
9:30am – 10:30am
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Regular Pilates sessions with both morning and evening options.
☕ Over 50s Bingo & Social
Wednesdays
12:30pm – 3:00pm
A friendly afternoon social with bingo, a sandwich and a cup of tea.
☘️ Irish Dancing
Wednesdays
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Weekly Irish dancing making use of the venue's dance facilities.
🎱 Bingo
Thursdays
7:15pm – 9:00pm
Regular Thursday evening bingo at St Ann's.
🤠 Country & Western
Sunday Evenings
From 9:00pm
Regular Sunday night Country & Western music.
☕ Weekend Café
Saturday & Sunday Mornings
A regular weekend café bringing the local community into the venue.
Activity times may occasionally change. Please contact St Ann's before travelling if you are attending an activity for the first time.
A well-connected Stretford location.
St Ann's is conveniently positioned in Stretford with good road and public transport connections, helping make it accessible for guests travelling from across Greater Manchester.
🚊 Tram Nearby
A tram stop is located close to the venue, providing straightforward public transport access.
🚗 Road Connections
Convenient for the A56 and M60 network, making St Ann's easy to reach by car.
🏟️ Near Old Trafford
Approximately a short walk from the Old Trafford football and cricket grounds.
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Frequently asked questions.
How many rooms does St Ann's have?
St Ann's has two main spaces: the larger Main Function Room and the smaller Murphy Room.
Does St Ann's have a licensed bar?
Yes. The venue has its own licensed bar, currently licensed until midnight.
Is catering available?
Yes. St Ann's can provide in-house catering, and outside caterers can also be accommodated.
Is St Ann's accessible?
Yes. The venue has disabled access and an accessible toilet.
Does the Main Function Room have a stage?
Yes. The Main Function Room includes a small stage and speaker equipment.
Is there a screen available?
Yes. A screen near the bar can be used for basic images and simple visual content.
Can we have a bouncy castle?
The venue has a secure gated outside area which can be suitable for bouncy castles for children's parties.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes. Outside caterers can be accommodated. Speak with the venue team about arrangements when booking.
Is table and chair dressing available?
Yes. The venue can dress tables and chairs for an additional fee.
Can the Murphy Room be used for regular classes?
Yes. The venue already hosts regular classes and community activities and welcomes enquiries about suitable recurring bookings.
Is there a smoking area?
Yes. There is a designated outside smoking shelter with seating.
How do I check availability?
Calling is the quickest way to discuss your preferred date, event type and guest numbers.
Planning something at St Ann's?
Tell the team what you're planning, your approximate guest numbers and preferred date and they'll help you choose the right space.
☎ Call 0161 865 3739