Discover what's on at Trafford Centre

Trafford Centre might be famous for its shops, but for families there’s much more to discover. With attractions for different ages, plenty of places to eat and seasonal events throughout the year, it’s somewhere you can easily spend a whole day, whatever the Manchester weather has in store.

Mix shopping with a film at ODEON, a round at Paradise Island Adventure Golf or a game of Laser Quest, before finding something everyone fancies for lunch. Choose from family favourites including PizzaExpress and Nando’s, explore places such as Tampopo and Bill’s, or keep things quick and casual with the huge choice available in The Orient.

There are plenty of child-friendly shopping stops too, including the LEGO Store, Selfridges and John Lewis, while seasonal activities, new openings and special events give families another reason to return.

Planning a visit? Here’s what’s happening at Trafford Centre over the coming months:

Halloween & Half Term at Trafford Centre

Halloween Fair

Sat 17 Oct - Sun 1 Nov 2026

Add some fairground fun to your day with thrilling rides, family-friendly attractions and plenty of Halloween atmosphere. Opening times vary throughout the event, with afternoon and evening sessions.

Gandey's Halloween Spooktacular

Selected dates Sat 10 Oct - Sun 1 Nov 2026

Step inside the haunted Big Top for a live family show packed with incredible acrobatics, circus acts, dazzling costumes, spooky surprises and plenty of laughs.

Free Halloween Craft Workshops

Tues 27 - Thurs 29 Oct 2026 | 11am - 4pm

Head to Orient Way for three days of free creative activities. Kids can make their own trick-or-treat bags on Tuesday, create creepy characters on Wednesday and decorate Halloween cookies on Thursday.

Tiny Terrors Trail

Tues 27 - Thurs 29 Oct 2026 | 11am - 4pm

One for younger Halloween fans, this interactive adventure takes over the Main Dome and offers little ones another way to join in the spooky fun during a visit.

The Big Wheel

Sat 10 Oct - Sun 1 Nov 2026

Take your family day out to new heights with a ride on the Big Wheel and enjoy views stretching across Greater Manchester.

Find Out More

Bill's

Bill’s Restaurant & Bar, at The Trafford Centre, has now re-opened after undergoing a…

Blanchflower Bakery & Restaurant

Welcome to the wonderful world of Blanchflower. The restaurant cafes serve brunch, lunch, and…

Chit 'n' Chaat at Trafford Centre

Chit 'n' Chaat bring the character and beautiful chaos of India’s vibrant streets into…

Hello Oriental at Trafford Centre

Dive into the viral sensation that everyone’s talking about—Hello Oriental’s…

PizzaExpress - Trafford

PizzaExpress prides itself on high quality food served in stylish surroundings.

Tampopo – The Trafford Centre

Tampopo brings you the authentic tastes of Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore, Indonesia…

Thaikhun Street Buffet

Thaikhun Street Buffet brings the quality ingredients, exceptional service and delicious dishes to…

GARAGE at Trafford Centre

GARAGE is the off-duty brand for women who move with confidence and own their attitude. From…

John Lewis Trafford Centre

John Lewis Trafford offers two floors of the best in beauty, home, giftware, technology (including…

Lush, Trafford Centre

A Lush Experience Awaits at the Trafford Centre Discover a world of natural beauty and indulgence at…

Next, Trafford Centre

Located on Regent Crescent, a main shopping area on the lower level, NEXT offers a one-stop shopping…

River Island, Trafford Centre

Step into the world of contemporary fashion at the River Island Manchester store in Trafford…

Selfridges & Co, Trafford Centre

The first Selfridges outside London and your number-one shopping destination for designer brands…

Zara, Trafford Centre

The Zara store at Trafford Centre in Manchester is your premier destination for the best in…

Urban Outfitters, Trafford Centre

Urban Outfitters opened its second Manchester location at Trafford Centre on 2 October…

Goldsmiths

Goldsmiths is the largest quality jeweller in the UK with over 230 years of tradition and experience…

Laser Quest

The ultimate sci-fi action adventure for all ages. Whether you're 6 or 66 you'll love the adrenaline…

Namco Funscape

Located within Manchester’s spectacular Trafford Centre, and surrounded by some of the city’s most…

Paradise Island Adventure Golf

Forget crazy golf .... This is adventure golf! Home to tow 18 hole adventure golf courses set amidst…

Travelling to Trafford Centre

There are over 11,500 free parking spaces available with additional paid for premium spaces available.
The Trafford Park Metrolink runs directly from the City Centre running regularly to the Trafford Centre tram spot.
Regular bus services are available running across key routes in Greater Manchester.

With deals available for passengers, it's worth checking the latest Bee Network travel information to plan ahead.

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