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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Louisa Gregson

The secret Trafford Centre woodland by the M60 which thousands of shoppers drive by

The Trafford Centre has long been a go-to for one-stop shopping, with scores of stores under one roof and plenty of places to eat and drink. The surrounding areas also offer a host of fun filled amenities - you can hit the slopes at the nearby Chill Factore, try indoor skydiving at iFLY, or even walk with the dinosaurs during a fun round of mini golf at Dino Falls.

But what most shoppers aren't aware of is that hidden away in the shadow of the huge shopping centre is a secret woodland, a hidden gem offering a calm oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the shops - and it is also an unlikely haven for rich wildlife.

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