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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

10 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Of Mice and Men

Set against the harsh backdrop of the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men is the story of George and Lennie, two friends with a simple dream: to own a farm and live off the fat of the land.

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14 September 2026 – 30 August 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Small Words Creative Writing

Join this small group learning creative writing skills together in a relaxed environment.

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20 July 2026 – 29 March 2027

Families, Altrincham

Monday Storytime at Altrincham Library

Join our free, weekly Storytime for under-fives to learn, laugh and have fun in a warm, welcoming space.

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3 August 2026 – 29 March 2027

Families, Urmston

Monday Sensory Play at Urmston Library

Join this fun, hands-on session where young children and their grown-ups can explore, create and learn together through sensory play activities that support early development.

Venues

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Hullard Park

Hullard Park is Old Trafford’s haven for those seeking fresh air, freedom, and greenery right in the city.

Imperial War Museum North (IWM North)

Purpose-built to tell the powerful stories of over a century of war, IWM North showcases over 2,000 objects in its extraordinary exhibition space to deliver an award-winning immersive experience.

John Leigh Park

Step into this much-loved park and be surrounded by green slopes, gardens, and mature trees. John Leigh Park is a Green Flag award winning park in Altrincham.