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 02 Aug 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…

Heatons Comedy Club August Show 02 Aug 2026 -

Heatons Comedy Club August Show

Silky ('Very, very funny … brilliant' John Bishop), Live At The Apollo's Maureen…

How Do You Know My Name? 02 Aug 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

How Do You Know My Name?

How Do You Know My Name? is a collection of original paintings by Ava Reid, a north west artist with…

Merseybay 2026 02 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Merseybay 2026

Merseybay is back to save summer as Stockport's favourite free, town centre beach returns with…

Stockport Food Tour 02 Aug 2026 - 11 Jun 2028

Stockport Food Tour

The Stockport Food Tour explores the "Berlin of the North", taking guests to five of the…

The Green Room At The Plaza: Everything Stops For Showbiz Tea 02 Aug 2026 -

The Green Room At The Plaza: Everything Stops For Showbiz Tea

As the heady summer months unfold, guests are warmly invited to attend the fundraising…

The Marvel From Marple Exhibition 02 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2026

The Marvel From Marple Exhibition

Join Stockroom for the launch of The Marvel from Marple, an exhibition celebrating the life and work…

Totally Stockport Krazy Races 2026 09 Aug 2026 -

Totally Stockport Krazy Races 2026

Totally Stockport Krazy Races Returns Bigger Than Ever with Classic Cars and Special RAF Flypast…

FamJam at Stockroom 10 Aug 2026 -

FamJam at Stockroom

OmniMusic’s FamJam brings joyful, inclusive music sessions for disabled people and their loved…

Saturday Snack Down 15 Aug 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

Saturday Snack Down

The Saturday Snack Down event is the type of experience that Stockport Market aims to…

The Green Room At The Plaza: Lakshmi Hariprasad 15 Aug 2026 -

The Green Room At The Plaza: Lakshmi Hariprasad

Lakshmi began learning to play acoustic guitar in the spring of 2020, fulfilling a lifelong dream…

British Street Food Awards at Stockport Foodie Friday 23 Aug 2026 -

British Street Food Awards at Stockport Foodie Friday

The award-winning Stockport Foodie Friday in Stockport Market has been invited to host the Northern…

A Laugh In Stockport Comedy Club 27 Aug 2026 -

A Laugh In Stockport Comedy Club

An evening of live stand-up comedy in Stockport's historic market place. With Mick Ferry…

The Bon Jovi Experience 04 Sep 2026 -

The Bon Jovi Experience

Direct from London’s West End, get ready to rock your way through an unforgettable journey…

Symphonix Bocelli 05 Sep 2026 -

Symphonix Bocelli

Symphonix Bocelli is an emotional musical experience celebrating the extraordinary life and music of…

Film: The Goonies (Cert 12) 06 Sep 2026 -

Film: The Goonies (Cert 12)

From the imagination of Steven Spielberg, The Goonies plunges a band of small heroes into a…

Spike Milligan's and Ronnie Barker's The Phantom Raspberry Blower Of Old London Town 08 Sep 2026 -

Spike Milligan's and Ronnie Barker's The Phantom Raspberry Blower Of Old London Town

Something is rotten in Old London Town… In Victorian England, a rotten, raspberry blower is…

Martin Kemp - The Ultimate Back to The 80's Party with Nathan Moore of Brother Beyond and Hassle Funk Band 10 Sep 2026 -

Martin Kemp - The Ultimate Back to The 80's Party with Nathan Moore of Brother Beyond and Hassle Funk Band

The hottest 80s party is coming back to Stockport – when actor, TV personality and star of…

Fastlove - The Tribute to George Michael at Stockport Plaza 11 Sep 2026 -

Fastlove - The Tribute to George Michael at Stockport Plaza

The George Michael Tribute Direct from London's West End, this is the world's favourite…

I Like It - The Ultimate Tribute To Gerry Marsden and The Swinging Sixties 12 Sep 2026 -

I Like It - The Ultimate Tribute To Gerry Marsden and The Swinging Sixties

Performed by Gary Murphy and his multi-talented band. This swingin’ 60s show features hit…

Film: Northern Soul: Still Burning (Cert 15) 13 Sep 2026 -

Film: Northern Soul: Still Burning (Cert 15)

An exploration of the cultural phenomenon that is Northern Soul, charting how this movement has…

Andy Powell's Monday Matinee Cabaret 21 Sep 2026 -

Andy Powell's Monday Matinee Cabaret

Andy Powell returns with another sell-out extravaganza of variety and live entertainment from some…

Behind The Scenes Tour of The Plaza 23 Sep 2026 -

Behind The Scenes Tour of The Plaza

Visitors are invited to experience the renowned Behind The Scenes Tours at Stockport’s…

The Dusty Show 24 Sep 2026 -

The Dusty Show

Welcome to 'The Dusty Show'. The celebration of a true British pop icon. An unforgettable…

An Evening Of Burlesque Cabaret (Adults Only) 25 Sep 2026 -

An Evening Of Burlesque Cabaret (Adults Only)

A Glorious Night of Glamour, Laughter and Feel-Good Fun.  Roll up, roll up... the UK's…

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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Explore Manchester Like a Local This Summer

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Manchester Neighbourhood Guide: Summer Edition

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Stockport, Greater Manchester: A Complete Visitor's Guide

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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