Trafford lies south west of Manchester and is known worldwide for Old Trafford, home both to Manchester United and to Lancashire's cricket ground. Altrincham has a much-loved market hall and a thriving food scene, while Hale, Sale, Stretford and Urmston each have their own neighbourhood centres. Close by, Dunham Massey, with its deer park and historic house cared for by the National Trust, is a favourite for weekend walks. Find the newest uplifting stories from across Trafford on this page.
More than ten years after it was named Best Local Market at the Observer Food Monthly Awards, Altrincham Market remains the busy heart of a town that once had one of the highest shop vacancy rates in the UK.
The much-loved bistro at the front of Stretford Mall has been named Best Neighbourhood Venue at the 2026 Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards.
The National Trust estate near Altrincham combines an ancient deer park, a garden for all seasons and a house filled with treasures, with a Rembrandt exhibition among its 2026 highlights.
More than a century after its society was founded, the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse continues to stage musicals, new plays and youth classes, including a studio season of Manchester-themed work.
Home to the UK's longest indoor real snow slope, Manchester's Chill Factore is being renamed The Snow Centre as it joins the SnowCentres group alongside Hemel Hempstead.
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