Event date: 20 September
Oil Painting Taster Workshop
Join artist Tehima for a relaxed Sunday afternoon workshop offering you the opportunity to learn about oil painting. All materials are provided and beginners are absolutely welcome.
Highlights
Our pick of what's on in Trafford.
Event date: 15 September
Forge: Artists & Craftmakers Development Day
Forge is a development day for craftmakers, designer-makers and contemporary visual artists - you can book individual sessions or join for the full day.
Event date: 19 September
England v Sri Lanka, Vitality IT20
T20 Cricket brings the perfect mix of fast-paced action, local heroes, and a buzzing atmosphere. See England vs Sri Lanka in this international fixture.
What's on
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: 1 April – 31 December
The Roads We Walked: The Fifth Pan-African Congress
The Roads We Walked is IWM North's newest Big Picture Show, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Fifth Pan-African Congress, which took place at Chorlton-on-Medlock Town Hall, Manchester, in October 1945.
Event date: 1 May – 1 November
ORIGIN at Dunham Massey
A Right/Left Project presents a deep listening art installation, unique to Dunham Massey. Visitors are bathed in sound and light with each cycle revealing what is hidden at its core.
Event date: 2 June – 1 November
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.
Venues
Abbotsfield Park
Park in the Greater Manchester town of Urmston with a miniature railway ride, 3 tennis courts, a bowling green and a children's play area.
Altrincham Golf Course
Altrincham Golf Course and Driving Range offers a fantastic golfing experience for players of all abilities.
Altrincham Library
A modern and welcoming library in the heart of Altrincham, providing books, digital resources, study spaces, flexible meeting facilities, and activities for all ages.
Altrincham Little Theatre
Volunteer run theatre in Altrincham which traces its roots back to 1896.
Guides
Great things to do in Trafford for families
Looking for places to take the family over the summer holidays? Trafford has your back.
Standout places to visit in Trafford
Trafford is home to international sporting venues, award-winning museums and exceptional green spaces. Discover them here.
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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