Trafford Park
Things to do in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester
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Trafford Park is not a place to base yourself overnight – there is no accommodation here – but it is very much a place to visit. The Coronation Street Tour, rated 4.7 from around 3,400 reviews, draws visitors to walk the sets of the long-running soap. Beyond that, the area has entertainment venues including Gandeys Circus Hollywood and Snowstorm 4 Firebird, alongside family attractions like Legoland Discovery Centre and Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited.
The real surprise is the sheer number of places to eat. Franco Manca, the Roman-style pizza chain, is rated 4.5 from nearly 15,000 reviews. Haute Dolci and Tampopo Ltd are both rated 4.7, each from around 5,000 reviews. There is also an Odeon Cinema, rated 4.2 from over 5,500 reviews. This density of dining and entertainment venues suggests Trafford Park functions as a destination for a day out or an evening rather than a stay.
If you're planning a visit, you would need to stay elsewhere – nearby Manchester or Salford would be natural bases – but Trafford Park itself offers a concentrated cluster of things to do and eat that makes it worth the journey.
Where to stay in Trafford Park
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Premier Inn Manchester Trafford Centre North
18-20 Trafford Boulevard, Manchester
Premier Inn Manchester Trafford Centre West
Trafford Quays, Manchester
Holiday Inn Express Manchester Trafford City
2 Mercury Way, Manchester
Travelodge Manchester Trafford Park
17 Trafford Way, Manchester
Milton Manchester Hotel
Sentinel House Block B Peel Street, Manchester
The Ascott
6 Half Edge Lane, Manchester
Ivy Mount Guest House
35 Half Edge Lane, Manchester
The Waterside Bar Rooms & Restaurant
1 Parrin Lane, Manchester
Things to Do in Trafford Park(3)
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Laser Quest Manchester Trafford Centre
⭐ 4.5
ODEON Manchester Trafford Centre
⭐ 4.2
Namco Funscape Manchester
⭐ 4.2
Paradise Island Adventure Golf Manchester
⭐ 4.2
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
⭐ 4.0
SEA LIFE Manchester
⭐ 4.0
Dino Falls Adventure Golf
⭐ 4.6
Therme Manchester
⭐ 3.5
Where to Eat in Trafford Park(38)
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Attractions Near Trafford Park
All attractions in Trafford Park →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Trafford Park.
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Laser Quest Manchester Trafford Centre
Manchester · ⭐ 4.5
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ODEON Manchester Trafford Centre
Manchester · ⭐ 4.2
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Namco Funscape Manchester
Manchester · ⭐ 4.2
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Paradise Island Adventure Golf Manchester
Manchester · ⭐ 4.2
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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Manchester · ⭐ 4.0
SEA LIFE Manchester
Manchester · ⭐ 4.0
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Dino Falls Adventure Golf
Manchester · ⭐ 4.6
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Therme Manchester
Manchester · ⭐ 3.5
Camping in Trafford Park
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Hollybank Caravan Park
⭐ 3.1
Dunham Park Scout Camp
⭐ 4.7
Broomedge Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.6
Lane End Farm Certificated Site
⭐ 4.3
Burrs Country Park Club Campsite
⭐ 4.6 · from £25/night
Burrs Country Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.6
Longfield Farm
⭐ 4.8 · from £20/night
Park Fold Farm Certificated Site
⭐ 4.8
Self-Catering Cottages in Trafford Park
All cottages in Trafford Park →This Charming House
4 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,566
Smithy Lodge at Heaton Park
2 bed · sleeps 4
Luke House
3 bed · sleeps 7 · from £597
Wee Bridge Farm Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,246
Spruce Shepherd’s Hut
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £387
The Stables
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £537
Carlton House
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £911
Stable View
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £500
Common questions about Trafford Park
What is there to do in Trafford Park?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Trafford Park.
Where can I eat in Trafford Park?
We list 38 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Trafford Park.
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