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.

Visit Stockport

Things to do in Stockport

Events in Stockport

View All
Behind The Scenes Tour 13 Jul 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…

How Do You Know My Name? 13 Jul 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…

Stockport Food Tour 13 Jul 2026 - 11 Jun 2028

Stockport Food Tour

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

The Marvel From Marple Exhibition 13 Jul 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…

Rhythm of the Dance 17 Jul 2026 -

Rhythm of the Dance

Rhythm of the Dance will return to the UK in 2026, its 27th year of touring the world in over 50…

Saturday Snack Down 18 Jul 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

Saturday Snack Down

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

Ms Rachel 'Fun For Little Ones' - Live Tribute Tour 19 Jul 2026 -

Ms Rachel 'Fun For Little Ones' - Live Tribute Tour

Ms Rachel 'Fun For Little Ones' – Live Tribute Tour The UK's Premier Tribute to…

Film: Little Shop of Horrors (Cert PG) 24 Jul 2026 -

Film: Little Shop of Horrors (Cert PG)

Seymour, a shy young man working for a tyrannical florist, finds a vehicle for private and public…

Arc Saturday Art Club 25 Jul 2026 -

Arc Saturday Art Club

Adults and children ages 3+ are invited to Arc at Hat Works on the last Saturday of each month…

Distillery Tour & Gin Tasting 25 Jul 2026 -

Distillery Tour & Gin Tasting

Discover one of the most unique things to do in Stockport with an award-winning gin tasting…

Film: Pride (Cert 15) 25 Jul 2026 -

Film: Pride (Cert 15)

Realising that they share common foes in Margaret Thatcher, the police and the conservative press…

Gin School - Create your own bespoke gin 25 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

Gin School - Create your own bespoke gin

Create and take home your own bespoke 70cl gin at this hands-on Gin School in Stockport Town Centre…

The Railway Children Outdoor Theatre Performance 25 Jul 2026 -

The Railway Children Outdoor Theatre Performance

All aboard for a magical family afternoon! Paperback Theatre is delighted to bring its acclaimed…

Pyramid Concert Orchestra - Best Of British 26 Jul 2026 -

Pyramid Concert Orchestra - Best Of British

The Pyramid Concert Orchestra's July light music concert will feature the 'Best of…

Stockport Pride 26 Jul 2026 -

Stockport Pride

Stockport Pride is back, bringing a vibrant mix of drag performances, live music, and entertainment…

Ovation Presents: An Evening With Mike Reiss 29 Jul 2026 -

Ovation Presents: An Evening With Mike Reiss

Secrets, scandals and stories from The Simpsons.  And…just how do The Simpsons manage to…

Film: "Wuthering Heights" (Cert 15) 31 Jul 2026 -

Film: "Wuthering Heights" (Cert 15)

A bold and original imagining of one of the greatest love stories of all time, Emerald Fennell's…

Fireman Sam Live! - The Lost Pirate Treasure 01 Aug 2026 -

Fireman Sam Live! - The Lost Pirate Treasure

Brand New for 2026.   Norman Price is determined to win the Pontypandy Treasure Hunt, but…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

Stockport blogs

Explore Manchester Like a Local This Summer

Explore Manchester beyond the usual city centre spots and you’ll start to get a better sense of what it’s really like. It’s a city that feels friendly and creative, but also full of quieter corners you only notice when you slow down a bit. From Britain’s oldest public library to walkways above the…

Read More

Manchester Neighbourhood Guide: Summer Edition

Manchester doesn’t really show its neighbourhoods as separate things when you’re walking through it. The city centre slips into the Northern Quarter, then Chinatown, then Ancoats, and you don’t always notice where one ends and the next begins. It’s a city that blends into itself. You don’t move…

Read More

48–72 Hours in Manchester: The Ultimate Summer Itinerary

Only have a couple of days in Manchester? This itinerary gives you a genuine feel for the city, its food, neighbourhoods, and cultural spots, without rushing you from one place to another. A 3-day guide to Manchester’s highlights, from lively streets and local favourites to easy day trips out to…

Read More

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…

Read More

Family Fun in Stockport: Top Things to Do This Summer

This summer, Stockport is bursting with family fun as the town rolls out its biggest events programme yet. From following colourful characters on the SmileyWorld® Art Trail across the town centre, to hands-on discovery at Stockroom, there’s something for kids (and grown-ups) of all ages. Step back…

Read More

Where is Stockport