Old Trafford, Trafford Park & Quays Trail

Did you know that Lancashire County Cricket Club started off life as The Aurora Club over the ship canal in Salford, or that on the site of White City Retail Park there once stood magnificent Botanical Gardens, what is The Manchester Madonna? These and a myriad of other nuggets of fascinating history are included in this new trail which is available here as a free MP3 download.

The Old Trafford, Trafford Park & Quays Trail was written by well known local writer and blue badge guide Jonathan Schofield and produced by professional walking tour company Tourist Tracks on behalf of Trafford Council. The trail is a celebration of the rich history of an area well know the world over for football and cricket but which has another story to tell from rolling country estate to industrial powerhouse.

The trail could take anything from an hour and a half upwards depending how long you linger at the audio points or attractions on route, or if you take time out for something to eat and drink.

For those who aren’t already MP3 enabled a pre loaded MP3 player can be hired for a small charge from:-
Trafford Tourist Information Centre in Altrincham (0161) 912 4502
Manchester Visitor Centre in St Peter's Square (0871 222 8223)
Salford Tourist Information Centre on The Quays (0161 848 8601)
You may want to call ahead to check availability.

Large print text only versions are available now from Trafford Tourist Information Centre on Stamford New Road in Altrincham.

Telephone (0161) 912 4502
or email tourist.information@trafford.gov.uk.

Don’t forget to print off the pdf map which will also help you navigate around the area.

NB. After audio point 5 wheelchair users or those with prams or buggies will need to continue down Trafford Wharf Road until they reach the signed pedestrian access to Wharfside promenade