Leisure, parks and attractions

Find information about parks, museums, tourist information and sports in Stockport.

Stockport once again crowned Foodie Neighbourhood of the Year

Stockport has again been named Foodie Neighbourhood of the Year at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards 2026! Our town has quietly become a foodie haven with so many incredible places to eat and drink.

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Discover Stockport: our museums and attractions

Discover Stockport's museums and galleries and explore their hidden treasures.

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Parks and outdoors

Find allotments, parks and information about applying to hold an event in a park.

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Sport

A wide variety of sports are played in the Stockport area – find your local pitch availability and get involved.

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Latest news about leisure and culture in stockport

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13 March 2026

Stockport’s transformation has culture at the heart – we’re asking you what’s next

What do you love about culture in Stockport? Share your ideas and help shape the borough’s cultural future.

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Visit Stockroom

An exciting creative and cultural centre in Stockport, for getting together, getting involved or popping by for a brew. It's been developed with and for local people and the creative community to be an exceptional place for entertainment and learning.

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Stockport Town Hall

Find out out about dancing and concerts, information about visiting the Town Hall and booking a wedding.

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Cycling and walking in Stockport

Information about cycling and walking Stockport, including routes and public rights of way.

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Leisure centres

As an agent of the council, Life Leisure provide facilities and activity programmes that help communities to take charge of their own health. Find information about sports and recreational activities in the borough.

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Stockport Market and Underbanks

Find out what's on at Stockport’s historic market place and Underbanks area, as well as information for local businesses.

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• Community buildings

  Community buildings available to the public for various activities and functions.
• Local Heritage Library

  Find a wealth of information about Stockport's past or your own family history.
• COVID-19 Community Commemoration Fund

  The Stockport Council COVID-19 Community Commemoration Fund was set up to help our communities mark, commemorate and reflect on the period of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Blue Plaques

The Stockport Blue Plaque Scheme commenced in 2000 as part of the Millennium celebrations.

In Stockport there are 37 Blue Plaques commemorating people, events and places associated with the history of Stockport.

Find out more about the blue plaques in Stockport