Overlooking Stanley Square at sunset with pigeons in the sky

Sale

Green spaces, creative places and The Bridgewater Canal are yours to explore in Sale – as well as an award-winning arts centre that's right on the water.

Stanley Square, Sale. Photo: Steve Longbottom

What's On

Exhibition space displaying artwork and models.

16 January 2026 – 31 January 2028

Arts and Culture, Sale

Cosgrove Hall Films Archive

Danger Mouse, Count Duckula, Chorlton and the Wheelies and friends have a forever home in a dedicated gallery within the newly refurbished Sale Library, Trafford.

17 August – 3 October

Arts and Culture, Sale

What Is Precious comes to Waterside, bringing a curated selection of Design Nation members, whose practices challenge our perceptions of material value through the lens of sustainability and contemporary craft.

17 August – 3 October

Arts and Culture, Sale

ADORN

As part of the inaugural Manchester Jewellery Week, this exhibition brings together a collection of selected contemporary jewellers who create statement pieces of art jewellery, covering a range of disciplines, from precious metals to glass.

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.

Venues

B For Butterfly Books

Sale's independent bookshop based at Brooklands tram stop stocks a range of adult and children's titles as well as hosting regular events.

External view of library entrance with grass, daffodils and a tree in the foreground

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.

Sale Leisure Centre

A community leisure centre including a gym, studio classes, swimming pool, gymnastics courses and swimming lessons.

Image of library entrance doors and foyer with etched signs showing cartoon character danger mouse and library name as well as that of Cosgrove Hall Film Archive.

Sale Library

A thriving community hub featuring books, computers, digital resources, free Wi-Fi, the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive and Trafford Local Studies and Archive Centre.