Cuppa, Company and Warm Spaces in M32

As the weather gets sharper and the days are shorter it’s good to know that there are places you can go for a free hot drink, some food and some company in your local area.

Here at Stretford Public Hall we understand that being able to walk somewhere is sometimes the only option. So the places we have listed here are warm spaces in Stretford and are within walking distance to the hall. Usually you can get a free cuppa, snack and have a chat with someone… probably about the weather! You may even get some advice and support if you need it.

Over Christmas some places may be shut but two of our local cafes will have ‘pay it forward’ boards subsidised by Trafford North Foodbank and some generous neighbours. Here you can request a donated item if you don’t have the means to pay. The opening hours for Victoria Park and Uplift are below. We hope you stay warm and safe this winter and we look forward to seeing you at our very own free café on the 6th Dec 2026!

Victoria Park

Opening hours are:

Christmas Eve – 11am-2:30pm

Christmas and Boxing Day CLOSED

27th Dec – 9:30-4pm

28th Dec – 8:30-4pm

29th Dec – 11-4pm

30th Dec – 11-4pm

NYE – 11-2:30pm

New Years Day CLOSED

2nd Jan – 11-4pm

Uplift 107 Barton Road (near Robin Hood pub – under the church) also have a foodbank board and somewhere warm to sit. Their opening hours are:

22nd Dec (private ticketed community Christmas event)

23rd Dec – 9-3pm

Christmas Eve – 9-1pm

Christmas and Boxing Day CLOSED

27th Dec – CLOSED

28th Dec – CLOSED

29th Dec – TBC

30th Dec – TBC

31st Dec – TBC

New Years Day – CLOSED