Location: Stockport
Top Things to do in Stockport
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Stockport /ˈstɒkpɔːrt/ is a large town in Greater Manchester, England, 7 miles (11 km) south-east of Manchester city centre, where the River Goyt and Tame merge to create the River Mersey. The town is the largest settlement in the metropolitan borough of the same name.
Restaurants in Stockport
1. Chads Theatre Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 101 reviews
Chads Theatre was founded just after the First World War as Cheadle Hulme Amateur Dramatics Society, performing in different venues in the Cheadle Hulme area. In October 1959 the members opened their own premises and have continued to develop the Theatre ever since, providing a first class venue for its members and patrons. In 1982 the name officially changed to Chads Theatre Company. Chads Theatre has a wardrobe department with costumes available for hire to other theatres and to also the general public. There is space available to hire for meetings, parties & much more. Chads Theatre has a fully licensed bar.
Reviewed By bernard-j5 - Cheadle Hulme, United Kingdom
We visit this theatre on a relatively regular basis. The quality of the performances are usually above average and the venue is a reasonable size with comfortable seating, pleasant bar area and free parking a few yards away.
2. X-GENVR
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 77 reviews
X-Genvr is a Virtual Reality Centre in Stockport. They offer the latest motion platform arcade machines and private room-scale wireless VR experiences.
Reviewed By sophiabX7351QA
This was our second visit to X-Genvr. The first time we booked the private room and this time we booked an hour in the arcade - mum, dad and 2 kids aged 8 and 10. This was a surprise for my sons 11th birthday! The kids absolutely loved this place last time, and our second visit did not disappoint! We had ample time to go on whatever we wanted to, the games were amazing (the bikes and the roller-coaster are a must!!) and the staff were yet again brilliant at making sure we got the best out of our time there. The kids had an unbelievable time, and must have thanked us 100 times for taking them back. We'll definitely be returning!
3. Stockport Air Raid Shelters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 568 reviews
Carved into the natural sandstone cliffs, the intriguing network of underground tunnels offers visitors an unparalleled insight into life in wartime Britain in the 1940's. Visitors have the opportunity of learning about the experiences of local people during the war from the displays in the tunnels and from the state-of -the-art audio-guides and to find mementos of the 1940's in our shop.
Reviewed By micheleb969 - Stalybridge, United Kingdom
Excellent school trip, we were all dressed up the children as refugees, I was a land girl and others in military uniform very informamtitive, it was a great visit
4. Chadkirk Chapel Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By bazonian2015 - Stockport, United Kingdom
The actual Chapel building is currently closed. You can still walk around the stunning gardens. See the building from the outside which is several hundred years old. Along with the flattened gravestones. Beautiful spring flowers in bloom on the visit. In the adjoining garden. There is a bird feeding area which attracts numerous birds. Chadkirk well is not far away and has a well dressing festival. Walks all around. A peaceful oasis has benches to sit on
5. Hat Works Museum of Hatting
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 332 reviews
6. Marple Locks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 311 reviews
This spectacular flight of sixteen working locks - surrounded by some beautiful wooded countryside and scenic walks - raises the canal 209 feet to reach a height of 518 feet above sea level at Marple.
Reviewed By bazonian2015 - Stockport, United Kingdom
We walked from Romiley by the canal seeing all kinds of nature. Fish, baby fish, ducks and ducklings, geese and goslings. Lovely to see the aqueduct stunning views, great to see the locks. Stunning views. A lovely walk.
7. The Plaza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 655 reviews
Reviewed By J6WUdavidn - Oldham, United Kingdom
The plaza theatre is under continuous refurbishment, after being used for quite a few years by Mecca bingo. Many of the original features of the building ( from 1932 ) are still there. Very good guided tour by volunteers, Peter and the rest, took us backstage, dressing rooms, projection area. Afternoon teas, and various light menu can be had in the cafe, Monday to Saturday 10-00/4-00. The theatre is again thriving with all types of shows, from musicals, comedy, dance etc. Went by coach so no problem, but not easy to find parking nearby. Pay/ display on road outside (limited spaces) Main parking top of hill, 200 yrs away. Monthly tours of the plaza £7, Plaza cafe, prices from£5-50 to £16-50 for full afternoon tea. Worth a visit for your, or theater shows. Lovely theatre.
8. Staircase House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By JudyH556 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Very interesting medieval house with a great personal audio guide with lots of interesting information. Kitchen, bedroom storerooms all set up with furniture, staircase and in places the old 1460 walls. Much bigger than it looks from the outside. Museum next door is interesting too,local history and an exhibition of strawberry recording studios. Allow a couple of hours for both, museum free house £3.75 for concessions.
9. Stockport Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
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 times, the thriving textile industry of the Victorian era as well as the impact of World War I. The doors are now open to our brand new family gallery which has been designed to help imaginations run wild, it is a space where anything is possible. In partnership with illustrator Becca Hall, the museum has been reimagined for younger visitors. A new character, Museum Mouse, has been created to take people on a gallery adventure to discover favourite objects from the Museum’s collection. Visitors of all ages will be able to learn about everything from Ancient Egypt, animals and nature to toys and shopping.
Reviewed By ADennis2 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Visited on a Friday for the Bands FC Exhibition, tied in nicely with the Strawberry Studios floor of the museum. Great for fans of football and music in addition to your expected museum subjects such as local history and science. Gift shop reasonably priced and staff were in high spirits even with the news that an online consultation threatens to shut this great place down. Stockport is meant to be expanding, not shrinking! Use your free museums more people.
10. Etherow Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By traciecleere
Lovely park, dam, woods and boating lake. We visit Ethrow park quite frequently and always enjoy it. The wooded area surrounds a central lake so it’s easy to stick to a route without getting lost! Along the boating lake is a quiet path that usually has people fishing and the ducks and geese wander along the path which is nice, the path leads to the dam which is always nice to see. A cafe and little ice cream parlour are situated near the car park for refreshments. It’s a lovely park for walking and we usually find new parts to explore that we haven’t seen before. Highly recommend
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