Stockport | England, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 21, 2024 · Stockport, urban area (from 2011 built-up area) and metropolitan borough in the southeastern part of the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, northwestern England. Most of the borough, including the historic town of Stockport, lies in the historic county of Cheshire, but it includes an area.
Stockport - Wikipedia
WEBStockport is a town in Greater Manchester, England, 7 miles (11 km) south-east of Manchester, 9 miles (14 km) south-west of Ashton-under-Lyne and 12 miles (19 km) north of Macclesfield. The River Goyt and Tame merge to create the River Mersey here. It is the main settlement of the wider Metropolitan Borough of Stockport .
Explore Stockport | Visit Manchester
WEBExplore 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'.
15 Best Things to Do in Stockport (Greater Manchester, England)
WEBMay 1, 2023 · Let’s explore the best things to do in Stockport: 1. Staircase House Source: Reading Tom / Flickr Staircase House. You wouldn’t know standing outside on the Market Place, but this building holds the oldest townhouse in Stockport, dating from around 1460.
'Fabulous' Stockport named best place to live in north-west …
WEB15 March 2024. By Richard Stead & Ewan Gawne,BBC Radio Manchester. BBC. Judges praised Stockport's "joyous collection of independent businesses" A "fabulous" up-and-coming town in Greater...
10 things to do in Stockport: From local sights to restaurants | CN ...
WEBJan 3, 2022 · 1. Visit the air raid shelters. Carved into the natural sandstone cliffs, the abandoned air raid shelters are an intriguing network of underground tunnels, offering visitors a unique insight into life in wartime Britain in the 1940's.
Stockport – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBStockport 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.
Metropolitan Borough of Stockport - Wikipedia
WEBThe Metropolitan Borough of Stockport is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in England. It is south-east of central Manchester and south of Tameside. As well as the towns of Stockport, Bredbury and Marple, it includes the outlying villages and suburbs of Hazel Grove, Bramhall, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Gatley, Reddish, Woodley and Romiley.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Stockport - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Stockport, Greater Manchester - Stockport Attractions. Explore popular experiences. See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Airport & Hotel Transfers (1) Likely to Sell Out (1) Parks (11) Historic Sites (5) Playgrounds (4) Specialty Museums (3) Points of Interest & Landmarks (9)
25 things to do in Stockport: a local guide | PACKTHESUITCASES
WEBJul 3, 2021 · If you’ve not heard of it before, Stockport is a historic market town just south of Manchester, England. In the 18th/19th centuries, Stockport was a big deal in the region’s textile production and grew to be the capital of the UK’s hat-making industry. There’s even a hat museum there now.
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