Altrincham Market in the evening people passing by

Altrincham

Leafy streets, a cinema, theatre, deer park and an ever-popular market – discover things to do in Altrincham, Bowdon, Hale, Hale Barns and Broadheath.

Altrincham Market. Photo: Steve Longbottom

What's On

Little girl reading big book!

31 July 2026 – 26 March 2027

Families, Altrincham

Friday Storytime at Hale Library

Join this fun and interactive session for under-fives featuring stories, rhymes and songs that inspire a love of reading and learning in a bright, warm library space.

A selection of Lego creations.

1 August 2026 – 27 March 2027

Families, Altrincham

Saturday LEGO® Club at Altrincham Library

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

A selection of Lego Club creations.

1 August 2026 – 27 March 2027

Families, Altrincham

Saturday LEGO® Club at Hale Library

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

October half term at Dunham Massey

24 October – 1 November

Families, Altrincham

October half term at Dunham Massey

Come and enjoy the colours of the season at Dunham Massey.

Venues

Share Your Story store front

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.

Exterior view of St George’s Church, Altrincham, a large historic red-brick church with tall arched windows and a distinctive circular rose window. Stone steps and railings lead up through the churchyard to the building, beneath a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

St George's Church Altrincham

Welcome to St George’s, Altrincham, a local Church of England parish church since 1799 and a busy community hub in the heart of the town.

An aerial photo of a park with sports courts and some surrounding streets

Stamford Park

Stamford Park is a popular 16-acre Grade II-listed public park on the borders of Altrincham and Hale.

Established in 1914, The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse aims to entertain, inspire and educate our communities with a high quality creative arts experience that will enrich their lives.

We have a state of the art main auditorium, seating 401 and our much loved Lauriston Studio is a 49-seat venue, which is more experimental and where more intimate theatre is staged. We also have a cosy bar.

The Garrick is home to our own Drama, Comedy, Musicals & Pantomime. We host productions from visiting societies, al

The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

Established in 1914, The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse aims to entertain, inspire and educate communities with a high quality creative arts experience that will enrich their lives.

Explore

Altrincham Market in the evening people passing by

Altrincham

An aerial image of Old Trafford featuring Lancashire County Cricket Club

Old Trafford

An aerial view of a BMX pump track

Partington

Overlooking Stanley Square at sunset with pigeons in the sky

Sale

A long exposure night image of a busy road in Stretford

Stretford

A statue of Frank Sidebottom

Timperley

Rowers in the Manchester ship canal with IWM North in the background

Trafford Park

A four sided iron clock with trees and houses behind it

Urmston

Guides

A woman and her daughter looking at an exhibition

Great things to do in Trafford for families

Looking for places to take the family over the summer holidays? Trafford has your back.

Longford Park aerial

Great green spaces in Trafford

Discover the best parks and green spaces in Trafford - featuring a historic deer park and an epic disc golf course.

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