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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.

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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

3 August 2026 – 29 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Urmston

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.

3 August 2026 – 29 March 2027

Families, Timperley

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.

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3 August 2026 – 30 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Partington

Tuesday Knit and Natter at Partington Library

24 August – 14 December

Theatre and Performance, Altrincham

Stamford Music Circle

Come along and get involved. No experience necessary.

Venues

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.

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Golden Hill Park Car Park

Golden Hill Park is a green area in Urmston that includes a car park, a children's play area, a grassed sports area, an ornamental walled garden, Bowling Club houses and a Bowling Green.