St Alphonsus
Parish Centre
A spacious and characterful venue in Old Trafford with room for up to 200 standing guests, a large wooden dance floor, cosy booth seating, licensed bar, catering facilities and on-site parking.
Full of character and much bigger than it first appears.
St Alphonsus Parish Centre is a distinctive venue just outside Manchester city centre, offering a large and flexible space for celebrations, community events and weekday hire.
The character of the building is part of what makes the venue different. Inside, you'll find cosy booth and bench seating, a large wooden dance floor, plenty of space for guests and a separate buffet service area.
The centre can take bookings Monday to Sunday and can also accommodate multiple-day bookings, making it suitable for much more than traditional weekend functions.
A substantial room for larger celebrations and events.
A dedicated central space for dancing and entertainment.
Comfortable seating built naturally around the room.
Useful for guests travelling from across Greater Manchester.
A large, flexible room made for proper functions.
The Main Function Room is the heart of St Alphonsus Parish Centre and can accommodate up to 200 people standing.
Around the room you'll find cosy booths, bench seating and plenty of additional seating, while the large wooden dance floor provides a natural focal point for parties and entertainment.
A separate breakout buffet area also allows food service to take place without taking over the main event space.
A flexible space for all kinds of occasions.
With plenty of room, a dance floor, stage, bar and catering facilities, the venue can work for a wide range of events.
🎉 Parties
Plenty of space for guests, entertainment and dancing. The venue can host most celebrations, excluding 18th birthday parties.
💍 Wedding Receptions
A flexible room that can be transformed with table layouts, decorations and catering to suit your celebration.
👶 Children's Parties
Plenty of floor space for children's parties, soft play and suitable bouncy castles under 8ft.
🍽️ Cultural & Family Events
A large flexible space with kitchen facilities and room for larger family and cultural celebrations.
💼 Meetings & Training
Weekday availability provides opportunities for meetings, training sessions, workshops and organised groups.
👥 Community Events
A spacious local venue for groups, organisations, classes and community activities.
A room that can completely change for your event.
One of the strengths of the Main Function Room is how easily it can be transformed depending on the occasion.
From a traditional function setup to a dressed wedding reception, the combination of open floor space, seating and buffet area allows the room to be arranged around your plans.
Kitchen and buffet facilities ready for your event.
St Alphonsus Parish Centre includes kitchen facilities and a separate buffet service area close to the Main Function Room.
This can be particularly useful for larger family and cultural events where food forms an important part of the occasion.
Speak with the venue team about the catering arrangements for your event.
Keep food service separate from the main celebration.
The dedicated buffet area provides a practical place to serve food while keeping the Main Function Room available for guests, entertainment and dancing.
More than just a weekend function venue.
St Alphonsus Parish Centre is available for bookings throughout the week, with particular opportunities for more weekday use.
The flexible room can work for meetings, training, classes, workshops, community groups and longer organised bookings.
Well placed for Manchester, Trafford and surrounding areas.
St Alphonsus Parish Centre is located on Powell Street, with good road and public transport connections and a useful on-site car park.
🚗 On-Site Parking
A good-sized car park makes the venue practical for guests travelling by car.
🚊 Public Transport
Local tram and public transport links make the venue accessible from surrounding areas.
📍 Close to Manchester
Conveniently positioned for guests travelling from Manchester, Trafford, Chorlton and Stretford.
Take a look around St Alphonsus Parish Centre.
See the venue both as an everyday function space and dressed for a special occasion.
Planning an event at St Alphonsus Parish Centre?
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St Alphonsus Parish Centre.
Conveniently located on Powell Street with on-site parking and public transport nearby.
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 7QQ
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Frequently asked questions.
How many guests can St Alphonsus Parish Centre accommodate?
The Main Function Room has a standing capacity of up to 200 people.
Does the venue have a licensed bar?
Yes. St Alphonsus is a fully licensed venue.
Is there a dance floor?
Yes. The Main Function Room has a large wooden dance floor.
Can we use the kitchen?
The venue has kitchen and buffet facilities. Speak with the venue team about the arrangements for your particular event.
Is there parking?
Yes. The venue has a good-sized on-site car park.
Can we have a bouncy castle?
Suitable bouncy castles under approximately 8ft can be accommodated. Check the dimensions with the venue before booking.
Does the venue accept 18th birthday parties?
No. St Alphonsus does not currently accept bookings for 18th birthday parties.
Can the venue be hired during the week?
Yes. Bookings are available Monday to Sunday and multiple-day bookings can also be accommodated.
Let's find the right setup for your event.
Tell the venue team what you're planning, approximately how many people will attend and your preferred date.
☎ Call 07305 898747Old Trafford
Manchester M16 7QQ