Our partners

Marketing Stockport

Business in Stockport

You are here: Home / Archives for Tourism

News for: Tourism

Stockport celebrates Heritage Open Days

Stockport is celebrating England's Heritage Open Days event with attractions in the town opening their  doors for free! Every September some 40,000 volunteers across England organise 5,000 events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. In Stockport it is your chance to see hidden places and … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport transformation takes off

The One-billion-pound Manchester Airport transformation programme has taken off after a bumper Bank Holiday Weekend. Manchester Airport has unveiled the first part of its £1bn transformation programme as the summer holiday season comes to an end. Some passengers passing through Terminal 2 will … [Read more...]

Charge your glasses for Stockport Beer Week

The third annual Stockport Beer week returns to the town centre on Thursday 21st September in support of Stockport’s finest pubs and eight - yes, eight - breweries. The event has been so successful the past two years the festival will return for eleven jam-packed days of events (21st September … [Read more...]

Thomas Cooks flies over the rainbow for Manchester Pride

Sponsor of Manchester Pride, Thomas Cook Airlines' Rainbow Heart aircraft has taken to the skies at Manchester Airport. Marking Thomas Cook Airlines and Manchester Airport's joint headline sponsorship of the Manchester Pride The Big Weekend, the airline has adorned one of its fleet - an A321 … [Read more...]

Where The Light Gets In shines in Good food Guide 2018

The Good Food Guide 2018 has included one of Stockport's newest and most adventurous of restaurants - Where the light gets in - @WTLGI. Huge congratulations to Sam Buckley and the team at Where The Light Gets In whose innovative approach to dining has been recognised by the Good Food Guide … [Read more...]

Crowds flock to Stockport Classic Car Show

Over 3,000 motoring enthusiasts, families and visitors flocked to Stockport Market Place on a sunny Sunday to enjoy this year’s Classic Vehicle Show. Showcasing over 50 classic cars from an Austin Seven to a Chevrolet Bel Air, as well as vintage motorcycles, the car show was a great day out for … [Read more...]

Businesses invited to consult on Stockport Local Plan

Stockport Council is encouraging businesses to take part in a consultation event regarding the Stockport Local Plan as they begin the process to plan for Stockport's future through to 2035. The first event is taking place in September: When: Wednesday 20th September 2017, 8am to 10am – buffet … [Read more...]

Stockport viaduct features on vintage rail posters

A new set of images to evoke the 'Golden Age of British Travel' feature scenes from across the region including Stockport viaduct and towns across Cheshire. The images, created by Chester based designer and artist Nicky Thompson, capture the many attractions of Mid Cheshire Railway Line. The … [Read more...]

Leaseholder(s) sought for Stockport Market Place

Stockport Council has started the selection process for interested parties to take a lease(s) on the Grade 2 listed Produce Hall and 28/29 Market Place in Stockport town centre. Being offered either jointly or individually, leasehold offers are being invited from operators who have a vision to … [Read more...]

‘Time Gentlemen Please’ at Stockport’s Arden Arms

The much-loved licensees have called time at the Arden Arms in Stockport after almost two decades behind the bar. Stockport's Arden Arm's, situated on the edge of Stockport’s historic market place, has been in the caring hands of licensee couple, Joe Quinn and Steve King. However, both will now be … [Read more...]