Get ready for the new season with some new-to-you finds and school uniforms with Manchester Clothes Swap, plus a whole host of traders for you to enjoy!
Manchester Clothes Swap
Find the Manchester Clothes Swap team in the Square. You can drop off your clothes from 10am and swap til you drop from 11am - 3pm.
Uniform Reduce, Reuse, Recycle scheme
In the spirit of getting ready to go back to school, the former Bon Marche Unit near The SQ also has school uniforms, including PE Kits and shoes, from Primary and Secondary ages. There's plenty of stock so come and take a look 12 - 4pm.
Our traders
Cocoon Gifts - plastic free party bags, handmade gifts, kids party favours and craft boxes
a Twist - Japanese-designed and handmade bags, accessories, home and kitchen with a twist
Christopher Moffat Designs - talented illustrator and designer with great custom designs
Maddies Masterpieces - handmade resin and wooden artworks to treasure
DLC gifts - beautiful, handcrafted gifts, including personalised jewellery, keyrings, wall plaques and more
Debz D-Litez
Bee Happy Grazing - if sweeties are your thing, these are for you
Stretford Library Craft Group
Beatties Bakery - brownies, blondies and more
Hoopdoggydog - from the hilarious to the adorable hand stitched hoops
Linda's Creative Crafts & Home Decor - an array of handmade gifts for you or a loved one
Positive Vibes - all the cutest rainbow makes you could ever need
Susan Smith Photography - check out Susan's amazing photography skills and book your next shoot
From Ewe To You - precious bespoke handmade baby and children's knitwear and toys
St. Matthews Church - the group are back with their infamous bakes and happy vibes
Miss Emily - find out all about MF Dance Academy with classes suitable from 3 years old and above
Masako Art and Flowers - a plant lovers heaven, you'll struggle to pick just one
Tia Artist - personalised portraits, digital prints, cards, logos and more
Urban Preserver - award-winning homemade and sustainable jams, chutneys, cordials and chilli sauce
Oktoberfest is landing in Stretford town centre from Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th October 2025. Dust off your Lederhosen and get ready for the ultimate weekend of Bavarian celebrations, as Stretford’s new Sir Tony Lloyd public square becomes Oktoberfest - featuring an array of delicious beer, street food, drinks and performances from a Bavarian Oompah Band.
Local pop-up bar and events specialists Rainy Heart are opening a brand new Hi-Fi bottle shop, pop-up-bar and event space in Stretford town centre this Friday 3rd October 2025. Located on the newly-restored King Street, the new grassroots arts venue will offer a vibrant space for artistic events, activities and platforming the local talent and voices of the Stretford community.
Rainy Heart is teaming up with Stretford-based hi-fi soundsystem collective Elody, for A Block Party, an all-day dance event on 30th August 2025, from 2-11pm.