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: 31 August 2026 – 23 August 2027
ARTIVISTS
Are you interested in art and activism? Want to stand up for what you believe in and use your art to create change? Join Artivists at Gorse Hill Studios.
Event date: 1 September 2026 – 17 August 2027
Church Explorers!
A free adventure trail around St George's Church for younger children - just pick up a trail sheet and start exploring!
Event date: 17 August – 3 October
What Is Precious?
What Is Precious comes to Waterside, bringing a curated selection of Design Nation members, whose practices challenge our perceptions of material value through the lens of sustainability and contemporary craft.
Event date: 1 September 2026 – 2 March 2027
Tuesday Morning Readers’ Group at Altrincham Library
Looking for your next great read and some friendly conversation? Pull up a chair, grab a coffee and join the Tuesday Morning Readers' Group at Altrincham Library.
Venues
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.
Gorse Hill Studios
Feel inspired, make friends, and discover a future shaped by your passion.
Hale Library
A modern and welcoming library, connect, imagine, and unwind where vibrant minds and local life come alive - right in Hale village.
Imperial War Museum North (IWM North)
Purpose-built to tell the powerful stories of over a century of war, IWM North showcases over 2,000 objects in its extraordinary exhibition space to deliver an award-winning immersive experience.
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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