Stretford sees the Light as cinema commits to new-look town centre

Due to open next March, Northern Light Cinema’s second Trafford venue will occupy a 4,500 sq ft unit on Pinnington Lane.

Located within Stretford town centre, which is under the co-ownership of Trafford Council and Bruntwood, the boutique cinema will have three screens and a café-bar.

The deal is one of the most eye-catching in Stretford since work to redevelop the mall began several years ago and sees the former TJ Hughes unit brought back into use.

Earlier this year, work on the first phase – the reimagining of King Street – completed.

The Northern Light Cinema is run by the Mundin family and operates venues across South Manchester and Derbyshire, including a site at Stanley Square in Sale.

It is the success of this venue a short distance away that has prompted the Mundins to set up shop in Stretford.

“We’re not just opening a cinema — we’re building a cultural hub,” said Tony Mundin, founder of Northern Light Cinema. “Stretford has a vibrant community, and we’re excited to bring our service-led ethos and love of film to this fantastic neighbourhood.”

Chris Houghton, retail and Leisure manager from Bruntwood added: “The opening of a new cinema represents a milestone in the development of Stretford town centre. We are delighted that Northern Light is opening its doors and bringing with it a fantastic experience for the local community and beyond. We know it will be hugely popular.”