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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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Our pick of what's on in Trafford.

ORIGIN, a deep listening experience.
1 May – 1 November

Sports and Leisure, Altrincham

ORIGIN at Dunham Massey


A Right/Left Project presents a deep listening art installation, unique to Dunham Massey. Visitors are bathed in sound and light with each cycle revealing what is hidden at its core.

Free

Dunham Massey

Spies, Lies and Deception Press Illustration
29 November 2025 – 31 August 2026

Arts and Culture, Trafford Park

Spies, Lies and Deception

Explore how daring plots of deception have changed the course of conflict, how spies have been exposed and the costs of being both the deceiver and the deceived.

Free

Imperial War Museum North (IWM North)

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Side view of young women painting at a table in foreground with blurred background.
26 May 2026 – 21 December 2027

Arts and Culture, Urmston

Art Club at Urmston Library

A free, informal art group, welcoming adults of all abilities to get creative, explore techniques, and connect.

No need to book, just come along on the day.

Free

Urmston Library

Warm and inviting scene of a crochet project with a cup of coffee on a vibrant, handmade blanket.
20 May 2026 – 29 December 2027

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Crochet Group

Crochet and connect over a brew at our weekly crochet group!

Free

Urmston Library

Little girl in sundress and sunglasses sat in big chair reading big book in a library setting.
30 July 2026 – 25 March 2027

Families, Urmston

Storytime at Urmston Library

Join this free, weekly Storytime session for under-fives to learn, laugh and have fun at Urmston Library.

Free

Urmston Library

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Legoland

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre

The ultimate, indoor LEGO® playground. Surround yourself with millions of LEGO bricks and get creative amongst awesome rides, a 4D LEGO Cinema, MINILAND, soft play, build zones and more fun.
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Longford Park

Longford Park in Stretford was created in the grounds of Longford Hall, the grand entrance steps of which remain. It is home to an athletics track, disc golf course and more.
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Longford Park Disc Golf Course

If there has been a lot of recent rain you might want to wear wellies / boots as some areas can get water logged.
Exterior image of Old Trafford Library from the street

Old Trafford Library

A bright and welcoming library based within the Limelight Health and Wellbeing Hub, offering books, study space, computers, free Wi-Fi, events and access to a range of health and wellbeing services.

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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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