Come and join us at our autumn Allotment Open Day on Sunday 20th September 1.30-4.30pm.
Click here to find out what’s on.
Longford Park Works Update
Next step in the £6m transformation of the park is under way.
The contract between Trafford Council and The Casey Group Ltd. is now finalised and ‘sealed’, following a period of planning and preparation, and improvement works are due to start at the end of the month.
Click here to read more.
🌿Longford Brook – A Hidden Story Revealed!..
One of our biggest pieces of work behind the scenes over the last few months has been investigating Longford Brook, the historic watercourse associated with Ryebank Fields.
Click here to read on and find out what local historian Richard Bond discovered.
Spotted an overflowing bin in the park?
If so, please report it using the following Trafford portal:
https://customerportal.trafford.gov.uk/environmental-services/capture-fly-tipping
🎭 The Game is Afoot — Open Air Theatre Returns to Longford Park!
* Please Note: This Event has now Expired * After a year away, our much-loved open air theatre is BACK — and we’re going out with a bang (or should that be a howl?). This June, grab your picnic rug, pack a hamper, and settle in for a gloriously fun evening under the open skies of Longford Park. The critically …
Another great Community Allotment Open Day!
The Community Allotment had another very successful Open Day on Sunday 10 May. A warm sunny day saw large numbers of people, adults and children, come along to enjoy the various activities. Click here for more photos.
Dementia Friendly Walks in Longford Park
Come and join in for a guided nature walk around the park. Last Wednesday of every month.
Click here for more details.
Lottery Funding Works Update: tree stump grinding
Please click here for information regarding some planned tree stump grinding works at Longford Park, following the recent tree felling activity.
Bowling News Longford Park
All new members welcome! Check out the details by clicking here.
Health Walks 2026
Click here to check out the dates and times of the Health Walks in Longford Park.
Reenchantment Event
Chorlton Arts Festival are hosting another Reenchantment event this year in Longford Park on Saturday 9th May from 2 to 4 pm. It was enjoyed by many last year. Click here for more details.
Tennis events coming up in Longford Park
There are 3 sessions planned in the coming months- free Saturday morning tennis for all. Equipment provided. Free Adult tennis coaching sessions.
Also a leader course for interested people aged 16+.
Please click here for all the details and how to book.
Equinox Celebration Day
Families are invited to join in and celebrate nature at park event this
Spring Equinox.
All welcome to come and mark the start of Spring at Longford Park, Stretford, Saturday 21 st
March, 11:00 – 15:00. Click here for more details.
Ryebank Fields Community Group AGM
Please support this event. Click here for more details.
Christmas Health Walk 2025
The health walks take place once a month all year, even at Christmas!
Our beautiful Community Christmas tree!
Members of Friends of Longford Park have worked hard to nurture the tree and decorate it for Christmas. Please feel free to add items to the tree.
Outstanding!
Longford Park and The Community Allotment have been awarded Outstanding again by North West In Bloom. Well done to everyone who contributes to making the park a wonderful place.
News from Pets’ Corner
Pets’ Corner will be holding an event on Saturday 13th December from 12-2pm to explain the changes that are going to take place there as a result of the lottery bid and it will be a chance to say goodbye to the animals before they go to their new temporary homes while Pets’ Corner is renovated and improved – thanks to the successful lottery bid. Click here for more details.
Tree Amigos will be back for Christmas 2025
Tree Amigos will be back in Longford Park from 25th November to 18th December.
Some of the proceeds go to Friends of Longford Park.
Lottery project website
The project webpages on the council website have been amended to make it easier for the public to access information. See here .
free cycle repairs in Longford Park
Minor repairs and road safety checks for free. Opposite the cafe. Sunday 27th and Sunday 10th 11am to 3pm. click here for more details.
Trafford Parks Tennis: Launch Event at Longford Park
Join Trafford and the National tennis Association at Longford Park for an exhilarating day of tennis! The FREE Taster Sessions are a fantastic way for children aged 4-15 and Adults of all abilities to try tennis in a fun and supportive environment.
Click here for more information and booking details.
RYEBANK FIELDS CAMPAIGN
The Friends of Longford Park (FOLP) strongly oppose housing on Ryebank Fields, a key issue being the visual impact on the Park (which is a Conservation Area). FOLP has commissioned professional visualisations to illustrate this, click on link for more details.
RE-ENCHANTMENT Ecotherapy Writing in Nature Workshop
Coming shortly to the park – a chance to take part in a beautiful therapeutic writing session delivered by Patrick and Rowan. Click for more information.
Festival of Libraries
There will be some special events at the Rylands Library. For further information click on the link: Festival of Libraries announced for 4-8th June 2025 – Manchester City of Literature