Standout Places to Visit in Trafford

Trafford is home to international sporting venues, award-winning museums and exceptional green spaces. Feel the thrill of a cricket match, discover some fascinating stories about the impact of modern conflicts and explore one of British TV’s most famous streets – it’s all here.

Imperial War Museum North at sunset from across the Manchester Ship Canal

Photo: Imperial War Museum North

Aerial view of a cricket ground with spectators, England v Australia, Ashes Test

Emirates Old Trafford

With over 150 years of history, Lancashire County Cricket Club is one of the most sought after venues for international cricket and has witnessed some of the sport's most iconic moments.

Waterside

Waterside is a thriving and vibrant destination for performance, culture and events in the heart of Sale in Trafford, Greater Manchester, comprising live theatre and event spaces, galleries, workshop studios, bar and coffee house.

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.

Three people walking outside the Rovers Return

The Coronation Street Experience

Set foot on the iconic cobbles of the real Coronation Street filming location, and explore the set where Weatherfield lives and breathes. The Coronation Street Experience offers you a chance to join Weatherfield’s finest and experience the magic of the nation’s favourite street up close.

Join our expert tour guides for a captivating 90-minute exploration of the largest single TV production site in the world!