Stockport Tourist Information

Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK3 8AB

an imposing neo-classical building holds a collection of paintings and sculpture of local and national importance.  Exhibitions of regional arts, crafts and photography.
Open: Mon-Fri: 11:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-17:00  Closed Wed and Sun Tel:  0161 474 4453.

Garrick Theatre, Exchange Street, Stockport, SK3 0EJ

founded in 1901, this amateur theatre company stages 8 productions per season.
Tel: Box Office 0161 480 5866 Stage Door 0161 480 3287.

Stockport Plaza, Mersey Square, Stockport, SK1 1SP

opened in 1932 as one of the most luxurious cinemas in the north of England, but closed in 1966 and for 42 years was used as a bingo hall.  In 1998 Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council purchased the Plaza, contributed to its restoration, and handed it to a trust who refurbished the building.  In 2000 the Plaza, one of the finest surviving cinemas of the 1930s, reopened for cinema screenings and live shows.  A highlight is the Compton Cinema Organ, a rare fully operational cinema organ still in its orginal location.
Tel: 0161 477 7779.

Stockport Town Hall,  Edward Street, Stockport, SK1 3XE

with a white limestone facade and tiered clock tower, the Town Hall is often called 'The Wedding Cake'.  The Renaissance-style building, designed by Sir Arthur Brumwell Thomas, was opened in 1908 by the Prince and Princess of Wales. The clock tower rises 130 ft above the pavement but the clock never strikes the hour as the Town Hall faces the Infirmary and it was thought that its chimes would disturb the patients.  Marble Staircase, wood carvings inspired by Gringling Gibbons and Ballroom (complete with Wurlitzer organ) inside.
Group tours available.
Tel: 0161 474 3451. 

Chadkirk Chapel, Vale Road, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 3LD

off A627, is a restored chapel in the Chadkirk Country Estate ( see below ). The chapel originated in the 14th century but the site dates back to St Chad's arrival in Britain in the 7th century.  In 1973 the chapel was purchased by the council and used for cultural and community events. Has a specially commissioned life-size statue of St Chad and colourful carved panels with scenes from the life of St Chad (a 7th century missionary). Audio-visual presentation and an exhibition of old farm photographs.
Open: Sat and Sun: Apr-Oct 13:00-17:00, Nov- Mar: 12:00-16:00 Tel: 0161 474 4460.

Chadkirk Country Estate, Vale Road, off Otterspool Road, Romiley, Stockport

in the Goyt Valley, the Estate is a 60 acre farm and a 14th century chapel.  The River Goyt flows to the south of the estate and on the other three sides it is surrounded by ancient woodlands. The farm is managed to protect the habitat and preserve wildlife. Chadkirk Chapel has been restored ( see above ) Woodland walks and awalks long the Peak Forest Canal to Etherow Park.  Open: every day

Etherow Country Park, George Street, Compstall, Stockport, SK6 5JD

signposted off the B6104, around Compstall Mill, a cotton mill dating from the 1820s. One of Britain's first country parks, its 240 acres spreads from Etherow- oyt Valley to the Vernon Park in Stockport and Woolley Bridge on the Tameside/Derbyshire border. Variety of habitats and is rich in wildlife - over 100 species of birds have been recorded. Ideal hunting territory for birds of prey, and tawny owls hunt in the Keg woodlands. Woodlands and riverside walks for bird watching, rambling and nature study.  Angling, sailing and model boating are available by club membership.  Motorised wheelchairs are free of charge to disabled visitors (booking recommended).  Visitor centre with cafe. Tel: 0161 427 693

Bramall Hall, Bramhall Park Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3NX,

set in 64 acres of parkland, is probably the finest black and white timber-framed house in the area.  Dates back to the 14th century- a spectacular building and many rooms, with period fittings, are open to the public including the Great Hall, Banquetting Hall, Chapel, kitchens and servants quarters. Parkland, gardens, nature trails and walks. Open air theatre.
Open: Good Friday-Sept: Mon-Sun: 13:00-17:00, Bank Holidays: 11:00-17;00;  Oct-1 Jan: Tue-Sun: 13:00-16:00, Bank Holidays 11:00-16:00  Closed 25/26 December.  Last admission 45 minutes before closing Tel: 0161 485 3708. free admission to park 

Fred Perry Way

Fred Perry Way, spans the Borough of Stockport, from Woodford in the south to Reddish in the north. The 14 mile walking route was named after Fred Perry, the tennis champion, who was born in Stockport in 1909.  The Way is made up of rural footpaths, country lanes, parkland and river valleys with urban landscapes. Open: all year.

Lyme Park

6.5 miles south-east of Stockport, off A6 home of the Legh family for almost 600 years. Without being demolished this Elizabethan house has been transformed inside and out. The exterior featured as 'Pemberley' in the BBC's adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice' - the scene where Darcy comes out the lake was filmed here Collection of 17th and 18th century bracket and longcase clocks, 1,400 acres of park, deer park..

Reddish Vale Country Park,  Mill Lane, Reddish, Stockport, SK5 7HE

Reddish Vale Country Park,  Mill Lane, Reddish, Stockport, SK5 7HE, surrounding the River Tame, was once an industrial site.  Opened in 1985, consists of woodland and grassland and offers riverside walks, horseriding, cycling and fishing. There are many walk around Tiviot Dale and Woodhall Fields and around the Visitor Centre and Millpond. Visitor Centre beside old mill lodges that formed part of the industrial complex.  Neaby is the Butterfly Conservation Park.  There is a Wildlife Garden and an organic allotment. The Millponds provide a habitat for wildlife and a stopping-off point for migrating water-fowl.  They also form one of the few stretches of open waters for public fishing in Stockport. 1875 railway viaduct in the north. Open: daily Tel: 0161 477 5637

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