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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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21 May 2026 – 25 March 2027

Families, Altrincham

Thursday Rhymetime at Altrincham Library

Sing, clap, wiggle and smile at Rhymetime! Join this fun and engaging session of songs, nursery rhymes, actions and movement for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups.

10 September 2026 – 8 July 2027

Theatre and Performance, Altrincham

Twist & Tales!

Dance and sing! March like a soldier! Run like a fairy! This group uses movement and dancing to help your little one express themselves and let off some much needed steam.

30 July 2026 – 25 March 2027

Families, Old Trafford

Thursday Stay and Play at Old Trafford Library

Join this fun-filled session where children and their grown-ups can play, learn and grow together through the power of play!

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30 July 2026 – 25 March 2027

Families, Urmston

Thursday Storytime at Urmston Library

Join this free, weekly Storytime session for under-fives to learn, laugh and have fun at Urmston Library.

Venues

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The Coronation Street Experience

Set foot on the iconic cobbles of the real Coronation Street filming location, and explore the set where Weatherfield lives and breathes. The Coronation Street Experience offers you a chance to join Weatherfield’s finest and experience the magic of the nation’s favourite street up close.

Join our expert tour guides for a captivating 90-minute exploration of the largest single TV production site in the world!