Free things to do in Trafford
Love culture, but limited on budget? There's a truly staggering amount of things you can do for free in Trafford, if you know where to look. Hone your American pool skills for free at Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre. Meet other artists and creatives at OT Creative Space. Explore powerful stories at the award-winning Imperial War Museum North. Learn how to crochet at Art with a Heart. Or discover the internationally acclaimed animation archive at Cosgrove Hall Films Archive - where you can meet beloved character such as Postman Pat and Danger Mouse.
For more free activity, explore events for all ages at the Libraries in Trafford, head to Trafford's great green spaces, or tick the 'Free' filter on our what's on page.
Photo: Pavel Danilyuk
Event date: 16 January 2026 – 31 January 2028
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.
Event date: 25 October 2026 – 27 June 2027
Stretford Repair Café
Got something that's broken? Don’t bin it – bring it! The team of skilled volunteers at Stretford Repair Café can help support you to fix a range of items – from small electricals and household gadgets to clothes and more.
Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre
Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre is a welcoming community space where people can connect with others, take part in activities, and access support to improve their wellbeing. From walking groups and gardening to creative activities, mindfulness and community cafés, the centre offers opportunities for people of all ages to build confidence, develop new interests and feel part of their local community.
Art with a Heart
A welcoming community arts and heritage space in Altrincham town centre. Home to Crochet and Chat, Mosaic and Mingle and Free Creative Space sessions, alongside workshops, exhibitions, heritage displays and collaborative community projects.
OT Creative Space
OT Creative Space is a creative hub bringing together both the community of Old Trafford and socially engaged artists.
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.
