Local services in Stockport

Stockport has some fantastic shops and you’ll find branches of most high street stores in the Merseyway Centre. If you like a bargain, the famous market is also worth a visit. You’ll find a lively atmosphere, colourful traders and, of course, plenty of history. The outdoor market is now 750 years old, which makes the Victorian grade-II listed market hall seem positively juvenile in comparison.

The town’s Grand Central complex has everything you could possibly require for a great night out. The entertainment complex has a range of bars and restaurants, along with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a popular bowling alley and health club. However, if you prefer something a little less raucous, the town also boasts a number of theatres such as The Garrick and The Plaza. These theatres host a variety of events from local amateur dramatics productions to larger touring shows.

The town centre provides a wide choice for a day’s shopping, with all major high street brands present. Visit the Victorian indoor market, a fascinating place for collectors and bargain hunters. If you are a shopaholic the massive 'Trafford Centre' is a 15 minute drive out of town.

Once home to a thriving hatting and silk industry, Stockport is proud of its rich heritage. The town’s lively past is celebrated in its many museums and art galleries, which include The Stockport Story, The Hat works, Staircase House and Stockport Art Gallery.

Bramall Hall

Bramall Hall is a superb example of a Tudor Manor House with origins dating back to the Middle Ages

Bramall Hall
Golf Clubs

Playing in the beautiful grassy green field surrounded by woodland is a great experience.

Golf Clubs
Hat Works

This award winning visitor attraction offers two floors of interactive exhibits taking you on a journey through the history of Stockport’s once thriving hatting industry

Hat Works
Scuba Diving

Diving is great for improving flexibility, core strength and posture and is an excellent sport to give a go if you fancy a new challenge.

Scuba Diving
Etherow Country Park

Etherow Country Park lies at the heart of the Etherow/Goyt Valley and was one of Britain's first country parks.

Etherow Country Park
Boxing

Being punched over and over is not a very healthy pursuit, but if you can avoid being hit too often, training for boxing provides an effective workout

Boxing
The Plaza

In October 1932 a vision was born for Stockport and the Northwest in the form of a Super Cinema and Variety Theatre that would evoke the glamour of the era with its...

The Plaza
Air Raid Shelters

Step back in time and experience the sights and sounds of Britain's Home Front. Wander around the original tunnels, authentically re-equipped

Air Raid Shelters
Cycling

Stockport has an environment ranging from urban to rural, and has several local and national routes for cyclists

Cycling
Staircase House

The house is famous for its rare Jacobean cage-newel staircase.

Staircase House
Kayaking & Canoeing

The UK has some of the most beautiful inland and coastal waters in the world, some of which can only be explored from the water

Kayaking & Canoeing
Sports & Fitness Clubs

Stockport has three athletics clubs: Manchester Harriers & AC, Stockport Harriers & AC, and DASH Athletics Club.

Sports & Fitness Clubs
Zoo & Wildlife Parks

Wildlife can be found in all ecosystems. Deserts, forests, rain forests, plains, grasslands and other areas including the most developed urban areas

Zoo & Wildlife Parks