Discover Stockport

Home to the famous glass pyramid and the unique hat museum, Stockport is a bustling town to the south-east of Manchester. The growing town has it all, combining big-name shops and businesses with a homely, welcoming feel and plenty of local charm.

Stockport is also a history lover’s haven, with buildings dating back to the Tudor age still standing amongst its modern structures. Visitors can stroll the streets to discover what the town is all about. No matter what time of year, day or night, you’ll find something interesting to do, with entertainment all around the town centre.

Stockport highlights

• Throughout history Stockport has been famous for hat making
• Stockport’s iconic viaduct carries almost 400 trains every day
• The town is home to the Hatters, Stockport Country Football Club
• The River Mersey starts in Stockport at the confluence of the River Tame and River Goyt

Station information

Whatever your reason for visiting Stockport, you’re sure to be well looked after. There are an array of convenient facilities at the town’s main train station and plenty of interesting attractions nearby.

• Main station: Stockport Station
• Location: Stockport Station lies just south of the town’s centre, near the River Mersey
• Facilities: Ticket office, car park, toilets, ticket machine, cycle storage availability, prepurchase collection, step-free access, onward travel
• Nearby attractions include: Stockport Baptist Church (5-minute walk), Hat Works Museum (5-minute walk), The Plaza (7-minute walk)
• Taxi information: Taxi rank situated on Station Road, outside the main entrance
• Parking: Stockport Exchange Station Car Park, operated by NCP, provides 1,000 spaces and is open 24/7