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Stockport, UK

Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, England, 6 miles (10 km) south-east of Manchester, 7 miles (11 km) south-west of Ashton-under-Lyne and 12 miles (19 km) north of Macclesfield. The rivers Goyt and Tame merge to create the River Mersey here.

Type CityPopulation 117,935Metro Area Population 294,773

Why go

  • Town in Greater Manchester, England.
  • Served by Pear Tree Farm Airstrip.

History

Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, England, 6 miles (10 km) south-east of Manchester, 7 miles (11 km) south-west of Ashton-under-Lyne and 12 miles (19 km) north of Macclesfield. The rivers Goyt and Tame merge to create the River Mersey here. It is the main settlement of the wider Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. At the 2021 census, the built up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics had a population of 117,935, and the metropolitan borough had a population of 294,773.

Where to stay

Didsbury Park, Didsbury, Manchester M20 5LJ, United Kingdom · didsburyhouse.co.uk
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74 Edgeley Rd, Cheshire, Stockport SK3 9NQ, United Kingdom · wycliffe-hotel.com
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113 Buxton Rd, Heaviley, Stockport SK2 6LR, United Kingdom · robinsonsbrewery.com
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11 Station Rd, Stockport SK3 9JD, United Kingdom · ihg.com
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Oddfellows On The Park, bruntwood park, Bruntwood Ln, Cheadle SK8 1HX, United Kingdom · oddfellowsonthepark.com
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Alphagate Dr, Manchester Rd S, Denton, Manchester M34 3SH, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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73 Buxton Rd, Heaviley, Stockport SK2 6NB, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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14 Middle Hillgate, Stockport SK1 3AY, United Kingdom · theredbullstockport.com
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149 Buxton Rd, Heaviley, Stockport SK2 6EL, United Kingdom · almalodgehotel.com
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Royal Cres, Cheadle SK8 3FS, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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48 Churchgate, Stockport SK1 1YG, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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Finney Ln, Wythenshawe, Stockport SK8 3QA, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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Heaton Ln, Stockport SK4 1BS, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
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Cheadle Rd, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle SK8 1HW, United Kingdom · village-hotels.co.uk
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Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre, Wilmslow Rd, East Didsbury, Manchester M20 5PG, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
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230 Wellington Rd N, Stockport SK4 2QN, United Kingdom · trivelleshotels.com
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Wilmslow Road Didsbury, Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 5WZ, United Kingdom · waterside-hotel.co.uk
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Miller & Carter, 272 Wellington Rd N, Heaton Chapel, Stockport SK4 5BP, United Kingdom · innkeeperscollection.co.uk
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Palace Rd, Buxton SK17 6AG, United Kingdom · britanniahotels.com
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Britannia Hotel, 91 Dialstone Ln, Stockport SK2 6AG, United Kingdom · britanniahotels.com
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Menoram Guest House, 198 Buxton Rd, Stockport SK2 7AE, United Kingdom
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Osborne St, Bredbury, Stockport SK6 2DH, United Kingdom
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Restaurants & places to go

Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th,Su 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00 · 6 Town Street, Stockport, SK6 5DS · mapletreerestaurant.uk
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Sandwich, Burger, Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 975-977… · stationsouth.co.uk
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Coffee Shop, Tapas, Wine, Cafe · Café and bakery by day; wine bar with small plates in the evening. Opening hours: Mo-We 08:00-16:00; Th-Sa… · libbys.cafe
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Pizza, Fast Food, Fast Food · Vegan Pizza and Fast Food in Manchester Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options ·… · zads.co.uk
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Ice Cream · All-Vegan desserts parlour in Withington. Specialises in cakes, hot chocolates & ice creams but also offers a selection of savoury foods like soup… · instagram.com
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Restaurant · Italian Restaurant. Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 15:00-21:00 · dolcevitamarple.co.uk
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Food Court · Food court for students, staff and visitors. Open during term times. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-15:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access ·… · instagram.com
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British, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-10:30,12:00-23:00; Sa,Su 07:00-11:00,12:00-22:30 Features: step-free access · Derwent Avenue, Manchester, M21… · beefeater.co.uk
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00 · M34 3JP · frankieandbennys.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 312/316 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M21 8AY · mcdonalds.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:55 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 430-432 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3BW · pepes.co.uk
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Dessert, Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Waffle, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-02:00 Features: vegan options · 1010 Stockport Road, Manchester, M19 3WN · rangedessert.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-23:00, Fr,Sa 10:30-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · Manchester, M20 5PG · locations.tacobell.co.uk
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · Kingsway, Manchester, M20 5PG · wagamama.com
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Wings, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Kingsway, Manchester, M20 5PG · wingstop.co.uk
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 751 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 6RN · bellavitatrattoria.co.uk
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Indian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu off; Sa-Su 16:30-22:30; Mo,We-Fr 17:00-22:30 Features: vegetarian options · 661 Manchester Road, Manchester, M34 2NA · famousindian.co.uk
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Breakfast, Cafe/Diner, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 328-330 Oxford Road, Manchester,… · geminicoffeebar.co.uk
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Fish And Chips, Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 · 906 Stockport Road, Manchester, M19 3AD · krispycod.co.uk
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Spanish, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 08:00-16:30, Th, Su 08:00-22:00, Fr 08:00-00:00, Sa 09:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 192 Burton… · instance.com
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Bar And Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 18:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 17:00-22:00 · 366 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M21 8AZ · offthegridmcr.com
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 747 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 6RN · olioflames.co.uk
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Persian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Th 17:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 14:00-21:30 · 202 Burton Road, M20 2LW · pomegranate-restaurant.co.uk
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-01:00 Features: delivery · 1334 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1JG · zimosonline.com
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Oriental, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Su 12:00-20:30; We-Th 12:00-19:30 · 259 London Road, SK7 4PL · facebook.com
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International, Coffee Shop, Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00
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Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant · 271 Wellington Road North, Stockport, SK4 5BP · millerandcarter.co.uk
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Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:45; Fr 11:00-23:45; Sa 10:00-23:45; Su 10:00-22:45 · 10a Ack Lane East, Stockport, SK7 2BY · frurt.com
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Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-22:30 · 190 Burton Road, Manchester, M20 1LH · moorishbistro.co.uk
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Japanese, Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa,Su 12:00-15:00,16:00-23:00; Mo off Features: vegan options · 43 Barlow Moor Road,… · okitchendidsbury.co.uk
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Curry, Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 195 Gatley Road, Stockport, SK8 4BB · gatleytikkamasala.com
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Lebanese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 22c Station Road, Cheadle, SK8 7AB · loonaonline.co.uk
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Pakistani, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 250B Finney Lane, Cheadle, SK8 3QD · nafeessweetscentre.com
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Thai, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Restaurant · Thai/Korean restaurant · 43 Station Road, Cheadle, SK8 5AP · lemontreeasiandeli.co.uk
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Greek, Italian, Restaurant · Greek/Italian restaurant · Village Square, Stockport, SK7 1AW · amicibramhall.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 47 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 6TW · theartoftea.co.uk
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Fast Food · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 · 325 Wilmslow Road · tzatzikisgreekdeli.co.uk
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Fish, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-13:30, Tu,Th-Sa 16:30-19:30 · 132 Church Street, Dukinfield, SK16 4LU
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Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · Wythenshawe Road, Manchester, M23 0AB
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, vegan options · 336-338 Palatine Road, Manchester · vietguyrestaurant.co.uk
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Fried Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 18 Church Road, Stockport, SK8 4NQ
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Regional, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 6 Byrom Parade, Manchester, M19 3HH
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Mexican, Columbian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 27 St. Petersgate, Stockport, SK1 1EB
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Brazilian, Restaurant · Brazilian restaurant · 735 Ashton Old Road, M11 2HD
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Caribbean, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 114 Hulme High Street, Manchester, M15 5JP
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Airports

Manchester Airport (MAN) 6.7 mi to the centre
Manchester, Greater Manchester, ENG, GB — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 50 airlines (Transavia France, Ryanair, Jet2.com, easyJet…) · direct flights to 146 destinations incl. Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife, Arrecife, Paphos, Dalaman… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 50 airlines, 146 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Pear Tree Farm Airstrip 11 mi to the centre
Marthall, ENG, GB
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Getting there by ferry

Manchester River Cruises Ralli Quay
Ferry terminal · 6.6 mi from the centre
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Manchester River Cruises Salford Quays
Ferry terminal · 7.3 mi from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pear Tree Farm Airstrip. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Manchester River Cruises Ralli Quay, 6.6 mi).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Stockport, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Tours & experiences