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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

5 September 2026 – 28 August 2027

Festivals and Events, Stretford

Saturday Challenge

An open access youth club for 11-25 year olds with SEND

8 August 2026 – 27 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Stretford

Saturday Knitwits Knitting Group at Stretford Library

Stitch, chat and create at this library 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.

1 August 2026 – 3 May 2027

Families, Sale

Saturday LEGO® Club at Coppice Library

Build epic creations, tackle exciting challenges and enjoy family fun together at this weekly LEGO® Club.

8 August 2026 – 27 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Saturday Knit and Natter at Coppice Library

Venues

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Cafe in the Park

Café in the Park is nestled in Stamford Park in Altrincham, close to the children's playground and is at the heart of the Counselling and Family Centre.

Cheshire Yoga Altrincham

A welcoming yoga studios with classes for all levels.

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Coppice Library

A community wellbeing library in Sale, run by BlueSci, providing books, digital resources, study space, activities, computers, free Wi-Fi and access to health and wellbeing support.

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Cross Lane Park

Cross Lane Park in Partington is a great place to get active. The park is home to a bowling club, boxing academy, outdoor gym, BMX pump track and football pitches.