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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.

A person with two dogs overlooking a valley from a mountain

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

25 August 2026 – 17 August 2027

Festivals and Events, Altrincham

Parlez-Vous Francais

Want to start or continue speaking French and make some new friends along the way? Come and join this friendly women’s group for informal conversation in French with light refreshments. Come along whether you are fluent, a little rusty or just very new to it all.

8 September 2026 – 13 July 2027

Families, Altrincham

Family Drop In!

Family Drop-In — a relaxed space after school with time to connect, create, and simply be together.

15 September 2026 – 9 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Tuesday Chatterbooks at Sale Library

Chatterbooks brings books to life for young readers aged 7-12 years, firing imaginations through stories, discussion, games and fun activities.

Cup of coffee and chalk board reading 'what's your story'.

8 September 2026 – 2 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Altrincham

Tuesday Evening Readers' Group at Hale Library

Discover new stories, share your thoughts and unwind with fellow book lovers at Hale Library's Tuesday Evening Readers' Group.

A welcoming evening group for anyone who enjoys reading, offering the chance to discover new books, share opinions and connect with fellow readers.

Great books. Fresh perspectives. Friendly discussions!

Venues

A climbing wall of various surfaces including ropes and tyres

move Urmston

move Urmston is a modern leisure centre including a gym, studio classes, swimming pool, clip and climb and sensory room.

Old Trafford Library

A bright and welcoming library based within the Limelight Health and Wellbeing Hub, offering books, study space, computers, free Wi-Fi, events and access to a range of health and wellbeing services.