Trafford Council and Trafford Leisure CIC have agreed to change to an agency model of delivery, whereby Trafford Leisure CIC act as an agent of Trafford Council in delivering leisure services. This is in response to changes from HMRC in late 2023 regarding the VAT status of sport and leisure services provided by local authorities.

There will be no visible change in the way that Trafford Leisure will be operating however you will start to see the Trafford Council logo on some of our signage and marketing materials to indicate the new agent relationship. We will continue to manage your membership on behalf of Trafford Council.

Please be assured that there will not be any changes to the prices across Trafford Leisure operated centres because of adopting an agency model of delivery.

No, you will not need to contact Trafford Council, please continue to contact Trafford Leisure for all membership enquiries and any other leisure centre facility enquiries through our customer hub, available email addresses are on our website.

There will not be anything additional in terms of our services at our sites. However this change will mean we’re operating in the most financially effective way and this will benefit the Council in supporting leisure provisions. Trafford Leisure will always continue to work hard in the background with Trafford Council to review the services and benefits for our members to provide even greater value through the centres. These improvements are designed to enhance your overall experience. Please download the Trafford Leisure app or follow us on our social media platforms for the latest updates.

No, there is no action required from our customers. Just continue to enjoy getting active.

We will continue to store and process your data in line with GDPR regulations and on behalf of Trafford Council.

We do encourage customers to pre-book online in advance for other activities and classes to avoid disappointment. This can be done either via our website or our app.

You can no longer pre-book the gym.

If you are a member you can book via our website – Book now.

If you are not a member you can register here to recieve login details to book pay and play activities – Register here

Book activities and fitness sessions direct from your phone – Download our app now.

You can however turn up and pay by card. But please arrive at least 10 minutes before to make sure there is space.

Please note! Once you have submitted your booking for any pay and play activity, unless otherwise stated, it cannot be cancelled, refunded or rearranged to another date or time. You will only be entitled to a refund if your pay and play activity is cancelled by Trafford Leisure for circumstances beyond our control.

If you are a member you can book 7 days in advance and if you pay-and-play, you can book 5 days in advance.

If you would like to apply to freeze your membership on medical grounds, you can do so via the link below. Please ensure you state clearly on the form that you wish to FREEZE and for what reasons

Apply to freeze.

If you are an affiliated sports club who use our outdoor pitches, you are now able to resume your block booking. Please liaise directly with the relevant member of staff at the appropriate centre, who will discuss this with you further. Alternatively, follow the link below to complete our online enquiry form.

Enquire now

Yes we are. If you would like to join one of our gymnastic classes, please follow the link below to see complete our online enquiry form.

Gymnastics.

Badminton, Squash and Table Tennis are back.

Book now on our website, or on our free app.

If you are looking to use the gym and you have not yet received an orientation, you must book an orientation session prior to use.

The orientation is available to book online via the website or through the app.

Book now.

Download our app now.

A limited number of lockers will be available for our customers to use

The junior gym fitness sessions are available for children aged 11-15 years. These will take place in designated areas of Trafford Leisure’s gyms at Sale Leisure Centre, Altrincham Leisure Centre, Stretford Sports Village and move Urmston. All sessions must be booked online in advance.

Book now.

The following equipment is available for hire or purchase at Stretford Sports Village:

• Racquet Hire – £1.50 per racquet
• Armbands (2-6 yrs & 6-12yrs) – £8.00
• Other swimming items such as toys and goggles ranging from £4.25-£10.00

The following equipment is available for hire or purchase at Altrincham Leisure Centre:

• Racquet Hire – £1.50 per racquet
• Swimming Equipment – Armbands, goggles, swimwear, emergency towels

The following equipment is available for hire at Altrincham Golf Course:

• Left-handed Full Sets for Hire
• Right-Handed Full Sets for Hire
• Trollies
• Putters

The following equipment is available for hire at The Driving Range:

• Left-handed Clubs – Driver to Wedge
• Right-handed clubs – Driver to Wedge

We do also have a golf shop with several items available for purchase, which is located at reception at the golf course.

You can book General Swimming, Lane Swimming, Bubble Swimming, and more, check out our Swimming Timetable on our website and book swimming sessions here.

Or you can book swimming sessions on our app.

When entering the pool, please select the correct lane / space for your ability – for example slow, medium or fast. Please be prepared to move lanes if the lifeguard asks you to. It is a requirement that customers can swim a minimum of 50 metres

Please remember that your fellow swimmers are of different standards and abilities and you will be using the pool at the same time, so please respect everyone’s right to enjoy their swim

• Changing rooms will be available if you have booked a swimming activity with us
• Please use the cubicles and designated changing areas provided
• Lockers will remain in use

Showers will remain in use, but where possible please shower at home to help reduce the traffic in the changing rooms

Spectating is allowed for general swimming and for lessons, but for our swimming lessons, where possible we ask that only one adult attend with each child

Swimming aids will be provided for all children during swimming lessons. For general swimming, please bring your own swimming aids as there’ll be no swimming equipment available. Therefore if you wish to use a noodle, armbands or a float, then you must bring your own.

Yes. Please liaise directly with your local swimming club for further details.

Please follow the link below to our home portal, where you will find all the information you need about your child’s lesson. If you don’t have your login details, please speak to a member of the Swimwell team in your leisure centre.

Home Portal.

Yes, now we have group booking options on some of our swim activities to ensure you can secure places for your group in one booking

If you joined our Swim Well membership in Jan 2022 free swimming is not included, children can still attend lane and general swim for £2.60.

To see all pool activities and prices please click here

For people living with a disability or those with long term medical or health conditions looking to build their water confidence and enjoy the benefits of swimming. (Small Pool Only).

We have a disability changing room situated in our village change, this includes a toilet, shower and changing bed. To gain access to the small pool we have gradual steps leading into the pool with a hand rail. We also have an Oxford Dipper Pool Hoist, please ask on your arrival if you require.

We have changed some of our sessions so that you can book any 15-minute time slot and guarantee an 1 hours swim and have more flexibility.

Stretford Sports Village

• Ladies Only Adult Swimming Lessons – Wednesdays from 6:30pm
• Open Adult Swimming Lessons – Thursdays from 6:30pm

Altrincham Leisure Centre

• Beginner, Improver & Advanced Adult Lessons – Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Evening’s

Our classes/activities will vary between 30 – 50 minutes: Group exercise = 45 minutes, smaller class = 30 minutes, spin = 30 minutes, THE TRIP = 45 minutes. Please follow the link below to our full timetable.

Pre-book here.

Where possible please bring your own mat and ensure you bring plenty of water with you

Yes, due to popular demand our instructors we will continue to deliver live streaming classes on Facebook at various times throughout the week. Please follow us on Facebook for more details.

See Trafford Leisure’s Facebook page here.

No one under the age of 14 can do exercise classes at present.

Yes, Stretford Sports Village offers a Ladies Only Gym:

• Stretford Chester Centre – Mon to Fri 6:30am till 10:00pm & Weekends 8:00am till 6:00pm
• Features a mixture of cardio equipment & resistance machines
• Available for any lady 16+ providing they have had a gym induction with us at Trafford Leisure. If not, the cost for an induction is £20

An Active Trafford pass holder is an individual specialist membership that ensures that where financial support is required for someone to be active, they can access facilities and activities at the leisure centres. The pass holder will be able to access swimming, the gym and classes online and benefit from a discounted rate.

Visit Active Trafford page.

Active Trafford pay-and-play customers can access activities Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm & Saturday to Sunday, 9am-12pm.

Active Trafford 65+/Disabilty pass will cost £20.00 per three years. Once you have taken the pass out, you would be required to bring proof of your date of birth or proof of receiving Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Allowance, or Universal Credit with you on the first visit to the site.

Active Trafford student pass, low income and unemployed will cost £5 per three months. In order to renew every three months, you will need to present proof of student status or low income / unemployment on your first visit after each renewal.

We will be back in touch once the scheme relaunches.

If you have parked at one of our centres but didn’t manage to input your registration we can appeal your Parking fine.

Please reply with the following information. Please also attach a copy of the Parking fine. Once completed we will contact you to confirm we have appealed your fine or if we need any more details. 

Yes, if you visit Sale or Move Urmston you need to input your registration on a parking eye tablet on every visit, if you need any help please let a member of the team know as they will be more than happy to help.