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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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Highlights

Our pick of what's on in Trafford.

Large collection  of crochet purple roses of various shades from violet to deep purple
Event date: 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

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Event date: 9 September 2026 – 25 August 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Meditation Group

Join this gentle, relaxing meditation group on Wednesdays for a weekly guided session, focusing on promoting wellbeing through gentle relaxation techniques.
Kids dancing
Event date: 9 September – 14 October

Theatre and Performance, Altrincham

Dance Fitness for Kids!

Looking for a fun way to help your child stay active, build confidence and make new friends? These Dance Fitness for Kids classes are all about enjoying movement, learning new routines and discovering just how much fun being active can be. Led by experienced instructor Dee Owen, each session combines upbeat music, energetic dance and fitness in a positive, encouraging environment where every child is welcome.
A group of children around a table getting creative
Event date: 9 September – 16 December

Arts and Culture, Old Trafford

7-11's art slot

Led by a professional artist, these sessions encourage children to have a go at a wide variety of art forms and activities ranging from drawing, painting and collage to sculpture, printing and craft.

Venues

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Giant crab at SEA LIFE Manchester

SEA LIFE Manchester

Take a trip beneath the waves to discover an amazing underwater world at SEA LIFE Manchester. With over 2,000 sea creatures, you’ll encounter everything from colourful fins to majestic sea turtles.
Sewing workshop

Sew Creative Studios

Sew Creative is an independent sewing school and fabric shop based in Altrincham.
Share Your Story store front

Share Your Story

Share Your Story at 85 George Street in Altrincham is a vibrant creative hub and shop founded by former teacher Simon Hepburn, offering photography and videography gear, workshops and photo gifts.
Exterior view of St George’s Church, Altrincham, a large historic red-brick church with tall arched windows and a distinctive circular rose window. Stone steps and railings lead up through the churchyard to the building, beneath a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

St George's Church Altrincham

Welcome to St George’s, Altrincham, a local Church of England parish church since 1799 and a busy community hub in the heart of the town.

Guides

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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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