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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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Highlights

Our pick of what's on in Trafford.

Large collection of crochet purple roses of various shades from violet to deep purple

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.

What's on

1 May – 1 November

Sports and Leisure, Altrincham

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.

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.

7 September 2026 – 8 March 2027

Workshops and Clubs, Altrincham

Trafford Roses Against Violence

The poster for Harvest - A Celebration of Neil Young

22 September

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Harvest - A Celebration of Neil Young

The biggest selling album in America, 1972.

Venues

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.

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.

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Cafe in the Park

Café in the Park is nestled in Stamford Park in Altrincham, close to the children's playground and is at the heart of the Counselling and Family Centre.