Explore Stockport

Situated just 10-minutes south of Manchester city centre by train, Stockport is well worth a visit. Over the past couple of years, Stockport has seen a wealth of independent restaurants, bars, shops, art and more, with the old town gaining a reputation as ‘one of the coolest little corners of the country'. There’s a hive of activity around Little and Great Underbanks, two historic streets situated next to Stockport Market Place. The Underbanks are fast becoming well known for their array of independent stores and traders. Here, you’ll find stores such as Still Life Story and Squound, where you can pick up a unique souvenir, check out clothing stores Old Town General Stores and Emiko Studio, or browse the shelves of Rare Mags, where you’ll be sure to discover all sorts of titles, books and magazines. 

There is a growing food and drink scene in Stockport, which is headlined by the small but popular Where the Light Gets In, known for its seasonal, local, no-menu approach to cooking. Other places to check out include The Produce Hall with a number of food hall style vendors set inside a 160-year old market building, Ate Days a Week, which has gained a cult reputation for its pun-filled menu and pies; Cherry Jam for great cocktails and , which offers a weekly pop-up of traders in Stockport’s Old Town. Recent announcements include Bohemian Arts Club, a new cocktail bar led by Blossom’s singer Tom Ogden. Foodie Friday, which offers a monthly street food event with local traders, craft ales and live music at Stockport Market.

The borough, which is laced with history, was made famous in the 19th Century as the home of the nation’s hatting industry. Visitors are able to celebrate the town’s unique history in the Hat Works Museum, the UK’s only dedicated hatting museum. Alongside the cobbled streets and old architecture, be sure to pay a visit to the 15th Century Staircase House, Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Bramall Hall and Stockport Viaduct, which is the largest brick structure in the UK.

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Behind The Scenes Tour 13 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2027

Behind The Scenes Tour

Join in for the popular Behind The Scenes Tours for yourself, your friends or your group to enjoy a…

Desperate Scousewives 13 May 2026 -

Desperate Scousewives

Get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool…

Stockport Vinyl Record Fair, Sunday 19th July 2026 17 May 2026 -

Stockport Vinyl Record Fair, Sunday 19th July 2026

The Stockport Vinyl Record Fair is held every couple of months throughout the year inside the…

Theatre Dance Workshop 17 May 2026 -

Theatre Dance Workshop

Theatre Dance Workshop who have been magnificent supporters of The Plaza over the years make a…

England V Scotland - The Comedy Show 21 May 2026 -

England V Scotland - The Comedy Show

EHP THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT THE BEST IN UK COMEDY IN AN EPIC DUEL OF ENGLISH COMEDIANS V SCOTTISH…

Copacabana Magic - The Barry Manilow Show at Stockport Plaza 23 May 2026 -

Copacabana Magic - The Barry Manilow Show at Stockport Plaza

The Worlds Premier Show Chronicling the story of one of the greatest showmen of all time, the…

Keeling's Vintage Family Fun Fair at Brookside Garden Centre 23 May 2026 - 25 May 2026

Keeling's Vintage Family Fun Fair at Brookside Garden Centre

Join for a day out filled with family fun at Brookside Garden Centre & Miniature Railway! The…

Izzy Whizzy Let's Get Busy - It's The Sooty Show! 24 May 2026 -

Izzy Whizzy Let's Get Busy - It's The Sooty Show!

Sooty heads into town in a spectacular new show to delight the whole family! Joining the…

LULU LIVE 27 May 2026 -

LULU LIVE

The UK’s greatest female rock n roll legend Lulu will perform a stunning setlist of her…

An Evening with Robin Ince 28 May 2026 -

An Evening with Robin Ince

He’s back! There is great excitement to welcome Robin Ince to Stockport for a third time, in…

Let Me Entertain You - A Tribute To Robbie Williams 29 May 2026 -

Let Me Entertain You - A Tribute To Robbie Williams

Let Me Entertain You – A Tribute To Robbie Williams is a brand-new unforgettable concert show…

The Jungle Book 30 May 2026 -

The Jungle Book

Swing into the jungle this spring and join Mowgli and friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther…

Dear Evan Hansen at Stockport Plaza 03 Jun 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Dear Evan Hansen at Stockport Plaza

The MULTI AWARD-WINNING 'The Drama Dept' is back at The Plaza in 2026 with the newly…

Chuckl. Stockport with Special Guest Headliner 07 Jun 2026 -

Chuckl. Stockport with Special Guest Headliner

Get ready for an unforgettable night of live comedy at Stockport Plaza, Stockport.  We have an…

Plaza Murder Mystery Fundraiser 2026 09 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2026

Plaza Murder Mystery Fundraiser 2026

The Plaza's very own 'Plaza Players' are back with another fundraising Murder Mystery…

Moovin Festival 2026 12 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2026

Moovin Festival 2026

Big names, booming basslines, boutique festival in a bull field...it can only mean one thing…

Handmade at Hat Works Summer Market 13 Jun 2026 -

Handmade at Hat Works Summer Market

Join Arc for a day of creativity, community, and handcrafted treasures at Arc's much-loved…

Film: Paris 75 (Cert 12A) 15 Jun 2026 -

Film: Paris 75 (Cert 12A)

To mark the 51st anniversary of arguably Leeds United's biggest game and greatest travesty in…

Film: Hamnet (Cert 12A) 18 Jun 2026 -

Film: Hamnet (Cert 12A)

From Academy Award winning writer/director Chloe Zhao, HAMNET tells the powerful story of love and…

Forbidden Nights (Adults Only) 19 Jun 2026 -

Forbidden Nights (Adults Only)

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 9 years of…

The Gasps and Giggles Show 20 Jun 2026 -

The Gasps and Giggles Show

The BIG show for LITTLE people! A show jam-packed with amazing magic, laugh-out-loud comedy…

Wallace And Gromit With Live Brass Band (Cert U) 21 Jun 2026 -

Wallace And Gromit With Live Brass Band (Cert U)

Sunday 21st June at 2.00pm – The Wrong Trousers (Cert U) Sunday 21st June at 4.00pm – A…

Rent The Musical 23 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

Rent The Musical

Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and…

CERI DUPREE: Frock With Laughter! 26 Jun 2026 -

CERI DUPREE: Frock With Laughter!

Ceri Dupree is the UK’s leading Female Impersonator, with his jaw-dropping LIVE impressions of…

Kerry Katona - Here We Go Again! 27 Jun 2026 -

Kerry Katona - Here We Go Again!

KERRY KATONA stars in 'HERE WE GO AGAIN' - The greatest party in the West End comes to you…

Places to eat and drink in Stockport

Blue Corn

Blue Corn sells a range of health supplements and organic products, including fresh bread and fruit…

Blue Nile

The Blue Nile Indian Restaurant offers the finest authentic Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine providing…

Damson

This award winning, modern British restaurant in Stockport boasts a team of chefs recruited from…

Kantipur

Enjoy the taste of Nepalese food cooked by highly qualified chefs. Authentic and freshly prepared…

Romper Inn

Served all day from noon 'til 8.30. All meals can be enjoyed in this ambient restaurant…

Royal Nawaab

Royal Nawaab Pyramid is a landmark destination that combines world-class dining with one of the…

The Eagle Inn

A friendly, relaxed and traditional local pub, located close to Victoria train station, The Eagle…

The Red Lion

After an extensive refurbishment, The Red Lion has now been reopened by Mr Pilling and Mr Stanley of…

The Spinn Off

The Spinn Off is a neighbourhood bar offering craft beers, natural wines and cocktails in the heart…

Thread

Thread is a brand new Belgium bar in the heart of Stockport, serving all the finest lagers on…

Ōdiobā

Artisan coffee house by day, audiophile bar by evening, Ōdiobā strikes the balance between cool and…

Shopping in Stockport

Jake Shoes

Jake Shoes is an independent, family-owned business set up in 1975 to offer a choice of shoes…

Rare Mags

Rare Mags are an independent magazine and book shop based in Stockport. They speciliase in hard…

Squound

Creative partnership consisting of friends Tim & Chris, curating and selling high quality…

Jake Shoes

Jake Shoes in Stockport is a charming, family-owned shoe shop offering quality footwear for men…

The Warren

The Warren is a creative space tucked away in Stockport’s Old Town, home to around 50 local…

Where to stay in Stockport

The Alma Lodge Hotel with Luigi's Restaurant and 5 conference rooms offers a modern business venue with the style and elegance of a bygone age.

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Manchester Neighbourhood Guide: Summer Edition

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Just 8 minutes from Manchester, Stockport is quickly making a name for itself; some are even calling it the " new Berlin ." And it's easy to see why. The town has that perfect mix of old and new. You've got historic spots like the iconic Hat Works Museum and the Air Raid Shelters that offer a glimpse…

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Family Fun in Stockport: Top Things to Do This Summer

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