Stockport

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Stockport is a borough in the south east of Greater Manchester. It used to be famous as the centre of the hat-making industry. The River Mersey begins in Stockport just east of the Town Centre at the confluence of the Goyt and Tame.

An introduction to Stockport

The borough contains the towns and suburbs of Marple (England)|Marple, Cheadle, Brinnington, Bosden Farm, Cale Green, Cheadle Heath, Davenport, Davenport Park, Edgeley, Foggbrook, Great Moor, Heaviley, Heaton Chapel, Heaton Mersey, Heaton Moor, Heaton Norris, Little Moor, North Reddish, Offerton, Offerton Green, Portwood, Reddish, Reddish Green, Reddish Vale, Shaw Heath, South Reddish, Stepping Hill and Woodsmoor.

Travel to Stockport

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Stockport

  • Stockport train station - 53.405, -2.162778 - Stockport train station Stockport Station 02 Stockport station lies on the West Coast Main Line, and is served by 3 trains per hour to London Euston (around 2 hr) and Birmingham, as well as less frequent trains to Sheffield, Norwich, Shrewsbury_(Shropshire)|Shrewsbury, Cardiff and South Wales. Local trains link Stockport with Manchester (10 minutes), Macclesfield (12 minutes), Altrincham (15 minutes) and Chester (1 hours 15 min).

By car

Stockport is on the A6 and it has 2 entry points to the M60 and the Manchester orbital motorway.

Fly to Stockport

Stockport is within 7 miles of Manchester Airport (IATA Code: MAN). A regular train service runs to Manchester Piccadilly from where trains to Stockport are frequent.

How to get around in Stockport

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  • Stockport bus station - 53.4087, -2.16361 - Stockport bus station Stockport Bus Station - There is a good bus network. Useful services include the Skyline 199 service between Buxton, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Stockport and Manchester Airport and the 358 service to Hayfield in the Peak District.

(An easily overlooked shortcut if you need to walk from the train station to the bus station is as follows: turn left at the Station Road exit from the train station and then as the road bends right, turn left onto a footpath opposite the swimming swimmingpool (well before you reach McDonald's). Turn immediately right, down some steps signposted "Bus Station". Total walking time is around 5 minutes.)

What to see in Stockport

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  • Hat Works - Wellington Mill, Wellington Road S, SK3 0EU 53.409, 2.162 ☎ +44 161 474-2399 | Opening Hours: 10AM–5PM Free Hat Works Hat Works.jpg
"The UK's only museum dedicated solely to the hatting industry, hats and headwear!"
  • Bramhall Park and Bramall Hall - Hall Road, Bramhall, SK7 3NX 53.374, -2.1666 ☎ +44 161 474-2020 - Bramall Hall Bramall Hall from west, 2011.jpg
  • Lyme Park - Disley, SK12 2NR 53.338 , -2.055 at Disley, 6 miles southeast ☎ +44 1663 762023 - South facade of Lyme Park house, 2013 Lyme Park A stately home and extensive grounds owned by the National Trust.
  • Staircase House - 31 Market Place, SK1 1ES 53.411617 , -2.156414 ☎ +44 161 218-1460 - - Staircase House Staircasehouse.JPG Includes Stockport Story Museum.
  • Vernon Park and Museum - Turncroft Lane, Offerton, SK1 4AR 53.411948 , -2.141528 ☎ +44 161 474-4460 | Opening Hours: 10AM–3.30PM (museum) Free - Vernon Park Vernon Park - - 1128570 - Stockport's oldest public park.
  • Reddish Vale Country Park - Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK5 7HE 53.437413, -2.145105
  • Stockport Town Hall https:// Edward Street, SK1 3XE GPS 53.405909| long =-2.15875 | directions = | phone = +44 161 474-3451 | tollfree = | hours = | price - Stockport Town Hall Stockport Town Hall - - = Built 1904–08 in white Portland stone by architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, and opened by the then Prince and Princess of Wales. Wurlitzer organ concerts on Monday lunchtimes, tours available by arrangement for groups of 15 or more.
  • Stockport Viaduct GPS 53.409788| long = -2.166132| directions = | phone = | tollfree = | hours = | price - Stockport Viaduct Stockport Viaduct in 2012 - - = Over eleven million bricks were used to build what was then the largest viaduct in the world. It is still hugely imposing and dominates the western edge of the town centre, and is a must for lovers of Victorian/railway architecture.
  • Air raid shelters - 61 Chestergate, SK1 1NE 53.410302, -2.159545 ☎ +44 161 474-1940 - Adult £4.75, concessions £3.50, children free - Stockport Air Raid Shelters During World War II, an extensive network of tunnels was excavated in the sandstone under Stockport town centre to provide protection from bombing raids. One section has been opened up for visitors as a museum.

What to do in Stockport

  • The Plaza - Stockport Plaza | Mersey Plaza, SK1 1SP 53.409234, -2.161456 ☎ +44 161 477-7779 (bookings) - This lovingly restored 1930s cinema shows films and hosts theatre productions. The Christmas pantomime is one of the best in the region. You are welcome to look around or visit the authentic 1930s tearoom on the first floor with views out onto Mersey Plaza.
  • Stockport County Football Club | Edgeley Park, Hardcastle Road, SK3 9DD - GPS: 53.4000, -2.1664☎ +44 8456 885 799
£15 (adult), £10 (concession), reduced rates for under-21s

  • A Laugh In Stockport comedy club - Seven Miles Out arts centre, 20 Market Place 53.411456, -2.157526

Halal Restaurants in Stockport

  • Last Monsoon | 54 King Street West Stockport SK3 ODT 53.406961, -2.166662 ☎ +44 161 476-4266 - If you're looking for a nice Indian takeaway meal, delivered to your door right in Stockport, this is for you!


Robinson's Brewery, Stockport - - 902233 - Robinson's Brewery

The local brewery, Robinsons , are the major supplier to most of the area's pubs, although other Manchester breweries and micro breweries are well represented. The brewery opened a visitor centre in 2013.

There are some 250 pubs and bars within the metropolitan borough of Stockport. The UK real ale organisation CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ales) features many Stockport pubs in its guide and lists a record number (5) of pubs on its National Inventory of Historic Pubs. Stockport is very appealing to fearless Cola/pub architecture enthusiasts in the wider area, with far more pubs than most towns of its size. A few of the best appear below.

  • Bamford Arms | Buxton Road, Heaviley, SK2 6NB 53.396373, -2.149744 ☎ +44 161 480-2968 | Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday noon–11PM; Sunday noon–10:30PM A Beefeater pub/restaurant located in the leafy suburb of Heaviley, around a mile south of Stockport town centre.
  • The Park Inn - 264 Newbridge Lane 53.41498, -2.139612 ☎ +44 161 480-2275 - Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 11PM, Saturday 11:30AM Monday - midnight, Sunday noon-midnight A friendly local community pub that offers plenty of entertainment, food served lunchtimes and evenings, and a jukebox with live music that spans seven decades which is free.

Arden Arms - - 1405473 - Arden Arms

  • Arden Arms - 23 Millgate, SK1 2LX 53.411952, -2.155006 A runner-up in the CAMRA 2005 national pub awards. Excellent food at lunchtimes and weekends, good organic juice and reasonable fruit cocktails.
  • The Olde Vic - 1 Chatham Street, Edgeley 53.404225, -2.165149 - Close to the rear entrance of Stockport Station, this rather decrepit-looking pub is one of the most successful free houses in the area, offering a minimum of 5 soft drinks from small independent breweries around the UK. The owner, an ex-policeman, operates a no swearing and bad behaviour policy and offers a warm welcome to all in his eclectic and quirky pub.
  • Porter's Railway - 1 Avenue Street, SK1 2BZ 53.41415, -2.152991 Portwood, just east of town centre ☎ +44 161 429-6062 - Opening from Monday to Saturday noon-11PM; Sunday noon-10:30PM - This pub is often threatened by demolition but has survived. Its character and sheer range of ales is rivalled by few. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2007 and Cider Pub of the Year for six seven years. Among the many cask ales, it showcases the ranges of Rossendale, Outstanding and Pictish breweries (including a mild); supplemented by three guest soft drinks at weekends.
  • Crown - 154 Heaton La, SK4 1AR 53.409901, -2.166526 ☎ +44 161 480-5850 - Nestled beneath the viaduct, this characterful little boozer has long attracted organic juice enthusiasts due to its wide range of ales, cosy interior and spectacular location.
  • The Magnet | 51 Wellington Road North, SK4 1HJ 53.412349, -2.167218 ☎ +44 161 429-6287 - CAMRA regional pub of the year 2011. This pub has been restored and offers a wide range of cask ales and bottled organic juice from around the world.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Stockport

Stockport - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Stockport, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Stockport. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Stockport and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Stockport. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Stockport. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inStockport: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Stockport.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Stockport: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Stockport, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Stockport.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Stockport, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Stockport, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Stockport and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Stockport, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Stockport, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Stockport without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Stockport is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Stockport.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Stockport is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Davenport Hotel in Stockport, Greater Manchester - Davenport Park Hotel]

Limited hotels in the centre of Stockport.

  • The Alma Lodge - Buxton Road, SK2 6EL 53.3937, -2.1463 A6 1 mile south of the centre. ☎ +44 161 483-4421 +44 161 483-1983 Price From £45 (single)
  • Premier Inn Stockport Central | Churchgate, SK1 1YG 53.409756, -2.152431 close to central Stockport ☎ +44 871 527-9040
  • Premier Inn Stockport South - 73 Buxton Road, Heaviley, SK2 6NB 53.396662, -2.149409 A6 1 mile south of the centre ☎ +44 871 527-9042
  • Davenport Park Hotel - 175–177 Buxton Road, Heaviley, SK2 6EW 53.392507, -2.145022 A6 1.5 miles south of centre ☎ +44 161 483-9421 +£30 (single)
  • Britannia Hotel - Dialstone Lane, Offerton, SK2 6AG 53.398849, -2.134966 off A626 or A6 ☎ +44 871 222-0014
  • Bredbury Hall Hotel and Country Club - Osborne Street, Bredbury, SK6 2DH 53.41483, -2.122964 Bredbury (2 miles east of town centre) ☎ +44 161 430-7421

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