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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.

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

The outside of the church with a sign saying 'Church Open All are welcome'

1 September 2026 – 17 August 2027

Families, Altrincham

Church Explorers!

A free adventure trail around St George's Church for younger children - just pick up a trail sheet and start exploring!

A selection of work created during the creative connections workshops

5 May – 15 December

Festivals and Events, Old Trafford

Creative Connections

A weekly group on Tuesday mornings focussing on embroidery, gem art, needle felting and more.

1 September 2026 – 2 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Altrincham

Tuesday Morning Readers’ Group at Altrincham Library

Looking for your next great read and some friendly conversation? Pull up a chair, grab a coffee and join the Tuesday Morning Readers' Group at Altrincham Library.

Bowls of different types and coloured beads

22 September 2026 – 30 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Tuesday Morning Beaders' Group at Woodsend Library

Get creative, make friends and discover the joy of beading at Woodsend Library Beaders' Group! A welcoming and creative group where you can learn beading skills, boost wellbeing, make friends and create beautiful handmade projects.

Venues

Cheshire Yoga Altrincham

A welcoming yoga studios with classes for all levels.

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Coppice Library

A community wellbeing library in Sale, run by BlueSci, providing books, digital resources, study space, activities, computers, free Wi-Fi and access to health and wellbeing support.