Old Trafford (area) facts for kids
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| Population | 13,000 approx. |
| OS grid reference | SJ825955 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode district | M15, M16 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Old Trafford is a lively area, or suburb, located near Stretford in Greater Manchester, England. It is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford. This means it's a local government area within a larger county. Old Trafford is about two miles (3.2 km) southwest of Manchester city centre.
The area's boundaries are generally marked by two old toll gates that used to collect money from travelers. These are Brooks's Bar to the east and Trafford Bar tram stop to the west.
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Home of Famous Sports Teams
Old Trafford is super famous for being home to two major sports venues. These are the Old Trafford football stadium and the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
Old Trafford Football Stadium
The Old Trafford football stadium is the proud home of Manchester United F.C.. This is one of the biggest and most well-known football clubs in the world! Thousands of fans visit this stadium to watch exciting football matches.
Old Trafford Cricket Ground
Just a short distance away is the Old Trafford Cricket Ground. This is where the Lancashire County Cricket Club plays its home games. Cricket is another popular sport in England, and this ground has hosted many important matches.
Getting Around Old Trafford
The two famous stadiums are at opposite ends of some important roads. These roads include Brian Statham Way and Sir Matt Busby Way. Brian Statham Way used to be called Warwick Road. Sir Matt Busby Way was once known as Warwick Road North. The road that runs between the stadiums is still called Warwick Road. The part of the road on the other side of the Metrolink tram line is known as Warwick Road South.
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Old Trafford
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Lancashire County Cricket Club
