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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.

Large collection of crochet purple roses of various shades from violet to deep purple

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

Warm and inviting scene of a crochet project with a cup of coffee on a vibrant, handmade blanket.

20 May 2026 – 29 December 2027

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Wednesday Crochet Group at Urmston Library

Crochet and connect over a brew at our weekly crochet group!

9 September 2026 – 31 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Stretford

Wednesday Afternoon 'Forget Me Knits' Knitting Group at Stretford Library

Stitch, chat and create at Stretford Library's 'Forget Me Knits' Knitting Group! A friendly and welcoming group where knitters of all abilities can share skills, make friends and enjoy knitting together in a relaxed library setting.

12 August 2026 – 10 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Wednesday Afternoon Readers' Group at Coppice Library

Looking for your next great read and some friendly conversation? Pull up a chair, grab a coffee and join us at the Coppice Library Readers' Group.

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9 September 2026 – 25 August 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Meditation Group

Join this gentle, relaxing meditation group on Wednesdays for a weekly guided session, focusing on promoting wellbeing through gentle relaxation techniques.

Venues

SEA LIFE Manchester

Take a trip beneath the waves to discover an amazing underwater world at SEA LIFE Manchester. With over 2,000 sea creatures, you’ll encounter everything from colourful fins to majestic sea turtles.

Sew Creative Studios

Sew Creative is an independent sewing school and fabric shop based in Altrincham.

Share Your Story

Share Your Story at 85 George Street in Altrincham is a vibrant creative hub and shop founded by former teacher Simon Hepburn, offering photography and videography gear, workshops and photo gifts.