The Secrets of Altrincham10am Saturday 6 June 2026£20, under 12s freeA fascinating, factual and humorous tour around the historic market town of Altrincham. The tour will allow those who know Altrincham well to learn something new about the town and give visitors the opportunity to explore the rich history of the town.

Stories are woven together with wit and humour to provide an entertaining picture of the past, present and future of Altrincham.

There’s vote rigging tales, parties that went too far, ghost stories and stories of sacrifice and heroism with the ‘bravest little street in England’. There’s the weird story about the man who tried to sell his wife in the nineteenth century. They also encounter the somewhat contradictory William Cunliffe Brooks.

There’s music on the tour as well, featuring The Smiths, The Stone Roses and Kennedy Street Enterprises.

This tour is open to walk-ups who want to pay on the day as well.

Meet: Outside Altrincham Town Hall, 25 Market Street, Altrincham. WA14 1PG  Finish: They return to the start location.

Duration: most tours last between ninety minutes and two hours