Situated in Dumplington, Trafford, the centre occupies land once owned by the Manchester Ship Canal, which transformed the surrounding Trafford Park area in 1894. However, this monumental achievement was far from an easy feat. “As we celebrate or 25 th birthday this September, many of them have been sharing their stories and memories of when the centre opened, including the huge crowds and looks of awe and wonder as people first experienced that Trafford Centre magic that is still evident today.” We sat down with Centre director, Simon Layton, who said: “We actually still have 21 colleagues who have worked here since the centre opened, which is an incredible accomplishment in itself. In September 1998, the Trafford Centre opened its doors to the public.
Early Beginnings: Conception and Location
The Trafford Centre, Manchester’s beloved shopping and leisure hub, commemorates its 25th anniversary this year today (29th September).Īs we delve into the history of the North West’s largest retail and entertainment complex, we’ll explore its fascinating journey, from conception to present-day success, with the storms weathered in-between.
