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Trafford is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England, with an estimated population of 240,000. It covers 106 square kilometres and includes the area of famous Old Trafford known for both football and cricket, and the towns of Altrincham which has been voted one of the top 20 places to live, Sale, Hale, Bowden, Timperley, Urmston and Sale.
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Places of interest
Places of interest
Old Trafford Football Ground
Old Trafford is the largest League ground in England and is one of the most iconic football venues in the world. The stadium was built next to the Bridgewater Canal in 1910 and, apart from an eight-year gap because of bomb damage sustained during the Second World War, it has been Man Utd's home ever since. Manchester United have won the top league in England twenty times, more than any other club. A lot of this success came in the early Premier League era under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Old Trafford Cricket Ground
Old Trafford Cricket Ground opened in 1857 as the home of Manchester Cricket Club and has been the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club since 1864. From 2013 onwards it has been known as Emirates Old Trafford due to a sponsorship deal with the Emirates airline. Old Trafford is England's second oldest Test venue after The Oval and hosted the first Ashes Test in England in 1884. Lancashire Cricket Club was a founder member of the County Championship in 1890 and has won the competition nine times.
Altrincham
Nestled conveniently in the region of Greater Manchester, Altrincham has gained a reputation as a highly sought-after area, boasting a harmonious blend of modern amenities, picturesque surroundings, and a strong sense of community. An abundance of independent businesses and an historic indoor market adds to the area's charm, providing a diverse range of services from artisanal bakeries to boutique fashion outlets. Just outside Altrincham there is a National Trust Grade 1 listed country house called Dunham Massey. The house has beautiful gardens and a deer parkland.
Trafford Centre
The Trafford Centre is a large indoor shopping centre and entertainment complex. It opened in 1998 and is third largest in the United Kingdom by retail space. As of 2011, the Trafford Centre had Europe's largest food court and the UK's busiest cinema. It has over 200 shops and 60 restaurants. It also has a Sea Life centre and Legoland as well as arcades and other family activities. It’s extravagant Rococo and Baroque design was done to avoid the centre rapidly appearing dated. There are over 100 figures, mainly in a classical Greek, Roman, or Art Nouveau style.