Things to Do in Altrincham

Sarah-Clare Conlon, Literature Editor

Plan a day out down Altrincham way, and you’ll soon find that one day isn’t nearly enough. Getting there is easy on the tram, or how about cycling along the Bridgewater Canal – keep going and you’ll hit Dunham Massey, complete with packs of deer and its own craft beer. Green space and fresh air is in abundance – Grade II-listed Stamford Park, for example, has been welcoming visitors since 1880, while nearby Bowdon’s Denzell Gardens and The Devisdale are perfect for soaking up autumn colour and enjoying spring bulbs, with snowdrops a speciality.

Prefer the great indoors? Book a table in the historic and award-winning Market House and dig into all manner of freshly prepared dishes using locally grown produce – nine stalls include Honest Crust and their famous pizzas and Tender Cow with their steak-frites. There’s a vast choice of food and drink indies outside the building too – from artisan cheesemongers and regional piemakers in the covered Alty Market (open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 8am-3pm) to outlets serving up Spanish tapas, Moroccan brunches and Belgian pours dotted around the pedestrian town centre.

Top-notch homewares, handmade arts and crafts, ethically and sustainably sourced gifts, and pre-loved books and vinyl can also go on your shopping list, while the Stamford Quarter has high-street brands covered. Altrincham is also big on things to do, and you can get hands-on with cookery courses, pottery classes and music workshops or shake a leg swimming or skating just a stone’s throw from the station. Find out more in our guide to our favourite attractions in Altrincham and our round-up of the tours and activities worth checking out. Take a look at our guides to shopping in Altrincham and the best cafes, bars and restaurants in Altrincham.

Our top picks

Altrincham Market

Altrincham Market, Greenwood Street, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 1SA - Visit now

A day at Altrincham Market isn’t just fun for all the family, it’s fun, full stop, with the added bonus that you’ll invariably end up with a bunch of goodies to take home to decorate your home or vastly improve your cooking. What’s not to love?

Altrincham Market

Private: Millington Hall Farm

Private: Millington Hall Farm, Millington Hall Farm, Millington Hall Lane, Cheshire, WA14 3RN - Visit now

Millington Hall Farm is a one of a kind destination offering field to fork dining alongside learning experiences that will stay with you long after your visit.

Millington Hall Farm
Image courtesy of Gemma Parker

Everyman Altrincham

Everyman Altrincham, 74-78 George Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RF - Visit now

Altrincham’s Everyman is a supremely comfortable boutique cinema showing all of the latest blockbusters, independent hits and big screen events.

Everyman Altrincham
Everyman Altrincham

Dunham Massey

Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4SJ - Visit now

Whatever the weather, Dunham Massey in Altrincham takes our number one spot for a fun outdoorsy day out.

Path winding through the garden at Dunham Massey, Cheshire
National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, Barrington Rd,, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 1HZ - Visit now

Established in 1914, Altrincham Garrick Playhouse presents a variety of performances and screenings, as well as hosting term-time drama classes and a popular summer school for young people.

The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse
The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

Evuna Altrincham

Evuna Altrincham, 84 -86 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 1BS - Visit now

The food at Evuna Altrincham is as fantastic as you’ve come to expect from the award-winning team, including the full tapas menu featuring all the greatest hits, such as goat’s cheese croquetas with alioli, patatas bravas and giant garlic prawns with chilli and oil, but the menu also offers a host of regional specials, designed for the people of Altrincham alone.

Evuna Altrincham

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