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

Halloween decorations outside of Paddy's Altrincham.

26 October – 1 November

Families, Altrincham

Count-Alty’s Fang-Tastic Halloween Trail

Get ready for some spooky fun in Altrincham with Count-Alty’s Fang-Tastic Halloween Trail! Discover a mischievous gang of vampires, black cats, cheeky bats, ghastly ghosts and scary spiders hiding in shop windows and unexpected places around the town.

8 September 2026 – 23 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Altrincham

Tuesday Afternoon Shared Reading Group at Altrincham Library

Relax, listen and enjoy the power of stories at Altrincham Library’s Tuesday Afternoon Shared Reading Group. At this welcoming group, stories and poems are read aloud and shared, bringing people together through reading, conversation and connection.

28 July 2026 – 30 March 2027

Families, Altrincham

Tuesday Rhymetime at Hale Library

A fun-filled session with stories, singing, rhymes, craft and exciting adventures for children. Every week brings something different, from imaginative storytelling and action rhymes to themed crafts, puzzles, games and hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

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.