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A woman looks through historical records with library shelves behind her

History and heritage

Explore the extraordinary stories behind historic objects, buildings and people at Trafford's history and heritage venues and events.

Sale Library. Photo: Steve Longbottom

Venues

A front side angle of Stretford Public Hall, a Grade 2 listed Victorian building with a clocktower

Stretford Public Hall

Stretford Public Hall is a community‑owned, multi‑purpose venue run by Friends of Stretford Public Hall, providing accessible spaces and a vibrant programme of arts, music, cinema, and wellbeing activities.

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.

Imperial War Museum North at sunset from across the Manchester Ship Canal

Standout places to visit in Trafford

Trafford is home to international sporting venues, award-winning museums and exceptional green spaces. Discover them here.

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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