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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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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

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24 September

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Paul Foot: The Future

Remember when people were excited for the future? With visions of jetpacks, friendly robots wheeling around, and solar-powered bidets.

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

Coppice Gardening Group

This gardening group helps to tend to the grounds of Coppice Library, teaching people new skills and helping to create connections.

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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.

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.