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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.

What's on

17 August – 3 October

Arts and Culture, Sale

ADORN

As part of the inaugural Manchester Jewellery Week, this exhibition brings together a collection of selected contemporary jewellers who create statement pieces of art jewellery, covering a range of disciplines, from precious metals to glass.

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14 September 2026 – 30 August 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Small Words Creative Writing

Join this small group learning creative writing skills together in a relaxed environment.

Little girl in yellow dress with sunglasses on sat on a big chair holding a very big book - with background of book shelves.

20 July 2026 – 29 March 2027

Families, Altrincham

Monday Storytime at Altrincham Library

Join our free, weekly Storytime for under-fives to learn, laugh and have fun in a warm, welcoming space.

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3 August 2026 – 29 March 2027

Families, Urmston

Monday Sensory Play at Urmston Library

Join this fun, hands-on session where young children and their grown-ups can explore, create and learn together through sensory play activities that support early development.

Venues

External view of library entrance with grass, daffodils and a tree in the foreground

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.

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.