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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

31 July 2026 – 26 March 2027

Families, Stretford

Friday Rhymetime at Stretford Library

Sing, clap, wiggle and smile at Rhymetime! Join this fun and engaging session of songs, nursery rhymes, actions and movement for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups.

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11 September 2026 – 27 August 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Tea & Tech

These free, drop-in workshops are designed to increase confidence with using technology and offer support for specific tech issues.

7 August 2026 – 26 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Friday Knitting Group at Woodsend Library

A friendly and welcoming group where knitters of all abilities can share skills, make friends and enjoy knitting together in a relaxed library setting.

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15 May – 18 December

Families, Partington

Friday Children's Hour at Partington Library

A fun-filled session with stories, singing, rhymes, craft and exciting adventures for children. Every week brings something different, from imaginative storytelling and action rhymes to themed crafts, puzzles, games and hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

Venues

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Victoria Park

Victoria Park in Stretford is a historic park and community building that acts as a flexible hub for social, cultural, and community activity.

Walkden Gardens, Sale

Walkden Gardens is a hidden gem, a maze of small garden rooms, woodland areas, a Dovecote and a labyrinth. There's also a theatre lawn where outdoor events are held during the summer.

Waterside

Waterside is a thriving and vibrant destination for performance, culture and events in the heart of Sale in Trafford, Greater Manchester, comprising live theatre and event spaces, galleries, workshop studios, bar and coffee house.