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.

Visit Stockport Market

Everything you need to know to make the most of your shopping experience at Stockport Market.

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Visit the Underbanks

The Underbanks is a vibrant, cultural shopping and leisure hub in the centre of Stockport.

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Regular events

Find out what events are coming up at Stockport Market Place and the Underbanks, from family fun days to the Vintage Village.

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Why people love Stockport Market

Supporting businesses

Underbanks history and heritage

Discover the story of the underbanks from the early industrial revolution to the present day.

Underbanks history and heritage

Discover our 3 museums in and around the Market Place and Underbanks

Restoration of the Underbanks

Find out how the Underbanks has been restored thanks to the Rediscovering the Underbanks Townscape Heritage project.

Restoration of the Underbanks

History of Stockport

The historical centre of Stockport is the Market Place. It is situated on a 240 million year old red sandstone cliff overlooking what was once an important ford over the River Mersey. This ford was the meeting point of several Roman roads.

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