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.

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

Dec 1, 2016 · 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 …

We strive to make this site as accurate and error free as possible. If you see an error, please let us know so it can be corrected. If there is something you would like to see added to the site, please contact us.

Stockport Tourism: Tripadvisor has 80,406 reviews of Stockport Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Stockport resource.

Find school term dates, how to apply for a school place early years and childcare and apply for free school meals. Information on all aspects of planning, building and conservation activities...

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.

2 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 …

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 …

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, …