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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.

People sat around a table painting still life apples on small easels with oil paints
Event date: 20 September

Arts and Culture, Old Trafford

Oil Painting Taster Workshop

Join artist Tehima for a relaxed Sunday afternoon workshop offering you the opportunity to learn about oil painting. All materials are provided and beginners are absolutely welcome.
A man explaining something to a group in a gallery
Event date: 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.
Jos Buttler walking out to bat
Event date: 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.

What's on

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Group of children listening, laughing and having fun.
Event date: 19 May 2026 – 30 March 2027

Families, Old Trafford

Tuesday Children's Hour at Old Trafford Library

A fun and engaging weekly session where children and their families can enjoy stories, rhymes, crafts, games and creative activities together.
Little girl reading a big book!
Event date: 3 August 2026 – 30 March 2027

Families, Sale

Tuesday Storytime at Sale Library

Join this fun and interactive session for under-fives featuring stories, rhymes and songs that inspire a love of reading and learning in a bright, warm library space.
Children lying laughing in a circle.
Event date: 4 August 2026 – 30 March 2027

Families, Urmston

Tuesday Rhymetime at Urmston 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.
Children listening, laughing and having fun.
Event date: 27 July 2026 – 30 March 2027

Families, Urmston

Tuesday Children's Hour at Woodsend 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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Dunham Massey

A garden for all seasons, an ancient deer park and a house filled with treasures and stories.
Aerial view of a cricket ground with spectators, England v Australia, Ashes Test

Emirates Old Trafford

With over 150 years of history, Lancashire County Cricket Club is one of the most sought after venues for international cricket and has witnessed some of the sport's most iconic moments.
Altrincham’s Everyman is a supremely comfortable boutique cinema showing all of the latest blockbusters, independent hits and big screen events.

Everyman Altrincham

Altrincham’s Everyman is a supremely comfortable boutique cinema showing all of the latest blockbusters, independent hits and big screen events.
Flourish Hub Platform 4 Altrincham Interchange

Flourish Hub Altrincham

A non-profit community hub where you can run your own workshops, retreats and pop-up events, with meeting rooms, co-working spaces, and enterprise and wellbeing support services.

Guides

Longford Park aerial

Great green spaces in Trafford

Discover the best parks and green spaces in Trafford - featuring a historic deer park and an epic disc golf course.
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