Event date: 15 September
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.
Highlights
Our pick of what's on in Trafford.
Event date: 19 September
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.
Event date: 10 July – 6 September
Summer of Play at Dunham Massey
Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Dunham Massey from 10 July to 6 September.
What's on
Event date: 3 August 2026 – 29 March 2027
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.
Event date: 3 August 2026 – 29 March 2027
Monday Knitting Group at Urmston Library
Stitch, chat and create at this library Knitting Group! A friendly and welcoming group where knitters of all abilities can share skills, make friends and enjoy knitting together in a relaxed library setting.
Event date: 3 August 2026 – 29 March 2027
Monday Rhymetime at Timperley 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.
Event date: 3 August 2026 – 30 March 2027
Tuesday Knit and Natter at Partington Library
Stitch, chat and create at this library Knitting Group! A friendly and welcoming group where knitters of all abilities can share skills, make friends and enjoy knitting together in a relaxed library setting.
Venues
Dunham Massey
A garden for all seasons, an ancient deer park and a house filled with treasures and stories.
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.
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 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
Great things to do in Trafford for families
Looking for places to take the family over the summer holidays? Trafford has your back.
Standout places to visit in Trafford
Trafford is home to international sporting venues, award-winning museums and exceptional green spaces. Discover them here.
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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