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Things to do in Trafford

Discover what's on and where to go in Trafford, Greater Manchester's cultural borough.

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Our pick of what's on in Trafford.

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7 September 2026 – 8 March 2027

Workshops and Clubs, Altrincham

Trafford Roses Against Violence

Help to create 10,000 handmade purple roses as part of Trafford’s Roses Against Violence campaign for International Women’s Day. The roses will form a powerful public installation for International Women’s Day 2027, helping to shine a light on violence against women and girls and inspire collective action across Trafford.

2 June – 1 November

Arts and Culture, Altrincham

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.

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28 October

Arts and Culture, Sale

Frontier Sapiens Adventure Film Festival

The Frontier Sapiens Adventure Film Festival showcases an awe-inspiring line-up of films from some of the world’s best filmmakers.

What's on

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10 September 2026 – 26 August 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

MileShy Meet Up – Mental Health Support Group

Free support group for people wanting to change their relationship with alcohol and/or drugs.

3 September – 11 December

Festivals and Events, Altrincham

Friday Social Club

A warm and welcoming social club. Come and meet people and play games such as bingo and board games.

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11 September 2026 – 27 August 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Guys Tackling Issues

Guys Tackling Issues is an informal men's support and social group.

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11 September 2026 – 27 August 2027

Workshops and Clubs, Sale

Feel Good Friday with Lifestyle Strides

Weekly wellbeing sessions combining gentle exercise, movement, breathing and relaxation techniques to support physical and mental health, with activities adapted for all abilities and access to ongoing online wellbeing support.