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: 19 May 2026 – 30 March 2027
Tuesday Children's Hour at Old Trafford Library
A fun and engaging weekly session where children and their families can enjoy stories, rhymes, crafts, games and creative activities together.
Event date: 3 August 2026 – 30 March 2027
Tuesday Storytime at Sale Library
Join this fun and interactive session for under-fives featuring stories, rhymes and songs that inspire a love of reading and learning in a bright, warm library space.
Event date: 4 August 2026 – 30 March 2027
Tuesday Rhymetime at Urmston 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: 27 July 2026 – 30 March 2027
Tuesday Children's Hour at Woodsend Library
A fun-filled session with stories, singing, rhymes, craft and exciting adventures for children. Every week brings something different, from imaginative storytelling and action rhymes to themed crafts, puzzles, games and hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
Venues
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.
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.
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.
Mabel's Cafe and Tea Rooms
Mabel's Cafe and Tea Rooms in Altrincham is a warm, welcoming and homely Victorian-style spot that's host to a range of events.
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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