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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.

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15 September

Festivals and Events, Sale

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.

19 September

Sports and Leisure, Stretford

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.

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10 July – 6 September

Families, Altrincham

Summer of Play at Dunham Massey

Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Dunham Massey from 10 July to 6 September.

What's on

1 August 2026 – 27 March 2027

Families, Old Trafford

Saturday LEGO® Club at Old Trafford Library

Build epic creations, tackle exciting challenges and enjoy family fun together at this weekly LEGO® Club.

1 August 2026 – 27 March 2027

Families, Partington

Saturday LEGO® Club at Partington Library

Get ready for a brick-tastic adventure!

Build epic creations, tackle exciting challenges and enjoy family fun together at our weekly LEGO® Club.

1 August 2026 – 27 March 2027

Families, Altrincham

Saturday LEGO® Club at Altrincham Library

Build epic creations, tackle exciting challenges and enjoy family fun together at our weekly LEGO® Club.

1 August 2026 – 27 March 2027

Families, Sale

Saturday LEGO® Club at Sale Library Library

Build epic creations, tackle exciting challenges and enjoy family fun together at this weekly LEGO® Club.

Venues

Local studies entrance and welcome point.

Trafford Local Studies and Archives Centre

Based at Sale Waterside, alongside Sale Library and the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive, Trafford Local Studies and Archives Centre preserves and shares Trafford’s history through collections of photographs, maps and records, supporting research, learning, and local heritage discovery.

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Trafford Town Hall Library

A relaxed and accessible library located within Trafford Town Hall, providing books, digital services, computers, and free Wi-Fi in a convenient central location.

Urmston Books and Board Games

This independent, family-run bookshop and board game cafe celebrates stories through a carefully curated selection of books and events.

Urmston Library

A vibrant town-centre library offering books, study spaces, meeting rooms, digital services, computers, free Wi-Fi, and a wide range of activities that support learning, creativity, and community connection.