Christmas 2021
The UK’s largest indoor Christmas theme park is coming back to Manchester
Silcock’s Winter Wonderland Manchester returns after a four-year gap
I Love MCR
22 September 2021
The Trafford Centre: Manchester news and stories
Art and Design
Trafford Centre reveals two huge new murals by Manchester artists
Local artists Luke Passey and Caroline Daly created original pieces based on themes of freedom, hope and inclusivity
Louise Rhind-Tutt
30 July 2021
The Trafford Centre
An 8000 sq ft beach has arrived at the Trafford Centre
There’s also fairground rides, live music and independent food and drink brands popping up – starting with social media sensation Boujee Bar
Louise Rhind-Tutt
26 July 2021
The Trafford Centre
A Peter Rabbit Secret Garden is coming to the Trafford Centre
Children will receive a special treat, with merchandise and personalised photographs available to purchase
Louise Rhind-Tutt
16 July 2021
Cinema
Indoor dining and leisure is back at The Trafford Centre
Over 50 restaurants will be open again for an indoor meal – and so will venues such as Sea Life and the 20-screen Odeon cinema
I Love MCR
12 May 2021
Manchester theatre
World’s first drive-in theatre coming to Manchester
The UK’s largest line up of live theatre will come to Manchester this May – and you can see two new musicals before they hit the London stage
I Love MCR
5 March 2021
Christmas 2020
Trafford Centre Christmas grotto is now open – what to expect
Santa is back at his Trafford Centre grotto with a new “COVID-secure” reindeer lodge – here’s everything you need to know to plan a visit
Dianne Bourne
5 December 2020
shopping
The Trafford Centre shops and takeaways still open through lockdown – and the rules you MUST follow
These are the essential shops that remain open at the Trafford Centre – and the restaurants still offering a takeaway service. But you MUST follow the new rules if you head to the shopping mall
Dianne Bourne
13 November 2020
Manchester Charities
Trafford Centre’s food appeal helps feed local children and families in need
The Trafford Centre joined FareShare Greater Manchester and Marcus Rashford’s campaign to help feed thousands more vulnerable children and families
Louise Rhind-Tutt
6 November 2020
Christmas 2020
A magical Christmas grotto is coming to the Trafford Centre this winter
Children can meet Father Christmas at Reindeer Lodge – and there will also be autism-friendly grotto experiences, too
I Love MCR
23 October 2020
Cinema
A drive-in pantomime, Christmas cinema and car-a-oke experience is coming to Manchester this winter
Drive-in festival The Parking Lot Social is bringing Christmas to intu Trafford Centre with a host of exciting socially-distanced events
I Love MCR
15 October 2020
Cocktails
A new US fried chicken restaurant is coming to Manchester with whisky cocktails, music and live sport
Originally founded in Arkansas, Slim Chickens has chosen intu Trafford Centre to open its biggest restaurant yet
Louise Rhind-Tutt
6 October 2020
