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Things to do in Trafford

Discover what's on and where to go in Trafford, Greater Manchester's cultural borough.

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Highlights

Our pick of what's on in Trafford.

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7 September 2026 – 8 March 2027

Workshops and Clubs, Altrincham

Trafford Roses Against Violence

Help to create 10,000 handmade purple roses as part of Trafford’s Roses Against Violence campaign for International Women’s Day. The roses will form a powerful public installation for International Women’s Day 2027, helping to shine a light on violence against women and girls and inspire collective action across Trafford.

2 June – 1 November

Arts and Culture, Altrincham

The Botanical World of Mary Delany

Discover the pioneering technique of this eighteenth-century artist, whose ‘paper mosaicks’ were celebrated as scientifically accurate botanical specimens.

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28 October

Arts and Culture, Sale

Frontier Sapiens Adventure Film Festival

The Frontier Sapiens Adventure Film Festival showcases an awe-inspiring line-up of films from some of the world’s best filmmakers.

What's on

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5 August 2026 – 31 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Altrincham

Wednesday Knitting and Crochet group at Altrincham Library

A friendly and welcoming group where knitters and crocheters of all abilities can learn new skills, improve wellbeing, make friends and enjoy crafting together.

2 September 2026 – 18 August 2027

Festivals and Events, Altrincham

Coffee Break

A week can be long when you don't have people to talk to. Come along to this free, friendly group that meets in St George’s Vicarage for a hot drink, biscuits and a chance to meet new friends and catch up with old ones.

5 August 2026 – 31 March 2027

Families, Stretford

Wednesday Storytime at Stretford Library

Join this fun and interactive session for under-fives featuring stories, rhymes and songs that inspire a love of reading and learning in a bright, warm library space.

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18 March – 23 December

Festivals and Events, Old Trafford

Brew on the Bench

A weekly opportunity to have a brew and a chat at OT Creative Space. All welcome.

Venues

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Partington Library

A friendly community library within the Partington Library and Wellbeing Centre, offering books, computers, digital services, free W-Fi, study and activity spaces, and access to the Rainbow Community Café and a range of health and wellbeing services.

Sale Leisure Centre

A community leisure centre including a gym, studio classes, swimming pool, gymnastics courses and swimming lessons.

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Sale Library

A thriving community hub featuring books, computers, digital resources, free Wi-Fi, the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive and Trafford Local Studies and Archive Centre.