
Stretford Sports Village, Talbot Centre
π Manchester, North West
Sports village with 4G pitch, badminton courts, martial arts facilities, and a swimming pool. Free parking on-site. Staff are consistently praised across all sports bookings.
Lovely little set up. we used the 4g pitch, and considering that Man United were playing at home, there was plenty of free parking. The Sports complex staff were very kind and let the boys use the toilets inside. The pitch was in very good condition and we had a good two hours on site, plus we won.
π Family Action Verdict
Best for families booking football, badminton, or martial arts β the facilities and staff shine for court and pitch sports. The swimming pool is functional for lessons and recreational swims, and families expecting a modern aquatic centre will find the changing rooms and pool environment dated.
βΉοΈ What to Know Before You Go
π¬ What Families Are Saying
View all reviews β101 Google reviews
Steven Tallents
2 years ago
βLovely little set up. we used the 4g pitch, and considering that Man United were playing at home, there was plenty of free parking. The Sports complex staff were very kind and let the boys use the toilets inside. The pitch was in very good condition and we had a good two hours on site, plus we won.β
Amjad Chaudhary
6 years ago
βCome here a few times a year as my daughter has karate sessions and tradings here. Staff are amazing, theyβre really helpful and treat you how you want to be treated; friendly, helpful and accommodating. Especially Yolanda, Stewart and Rachel. Top marks. They all deserve a pay rise !!!β
Aleem Syed
3 years ago
βThe rental of badminton courts is quite reasonable and the markings are good too. Really enjoy the game once a week. Staff are very helpful too.β
S Pickin
7 years ago
βWe visited the pool with the kids and we weren't super impressed with the facilities. It might just be that we're used to German leisure pools now, which tend to have scrupulously clean and dry changing rooms, modern decor and lots of different sections such as lap pools, wave pools, a child/baby area... But in any case, even for a bog-standard british leisure centre pool, the changing rooms were damp and grubby, the pool water was freezing and the whole building seems to have seen better days. Plus we had to stand by the water like lemons waiting for another lifeguard to come on shift, as apparently four extra people was too many for a single lifeguard. This place could be perfectly good and staff were helpful and friendly but it's in dire need of a facelift!β
Reviews from Google
Overview
Stretford Sports Village Talbot Centre runs a 4G football pitch, sports hall with badminton courts, martial arts training space, and a swimming pool with lessons. Free parking is available even on Manchester United match days. Staff receive high praise for friendliness and helpfulness. The swimming pool has dated changing rooms that feel worn compared to modern leisure centres.







