Stockport has never been a sea or river port, as the Mersey is not navigable here; in the centre of the town, the river has been culverted and the main shopping street, Merseyway, was built above it.

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 …

Feb 11, 2026 · Stockport, urban area (from 2011 built-up area) and metropolitan borough in the southeastern part of the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, northwestern England.

May 1, 2023 · In this time Stockport became the capital of the UK’s flourishing fur felt hat industry, which was pumping out millions of hats for export each year. A former hat works is home to the country’s …

Apr 28, 2025 · If you want to explore modern Stockport, here are the best things you can do, from learning about its history to enjoying its produce.

Time-travel from Palaeolithic to present day Stockport to experience the town’s entire history under one roof. Explore the fantastic finds from Mellor Iron Age hilltop settlement, life in medieval…

Stockport is a town in the south east of Greater Manchester, historically in Cheshire, at the point where the rivers Tame and Goyt combine to form the Mersey. It's never been a port, as those rivers are not …

Stockport is a historic and increasingly vibrant town located just seven miles south-east of Manchester city centre. Straddling the River Mersey and famous for its striking red-brick viaduct, hat-making …

Whether you’re jetting in from abroad, popping in from the Peak District, new to the area or a regular visitor, Stockport is easy to reach. Located just seven minutes from Manchester on the main West …

6 days ago · As the birthplace of many creative people who have made their mark in the music, art and film Stockport is at last asserting its own cultural identity and emerging out of the shadows of …