Stockport Old Town

11/06/2026

Looking for a great family outing to the theatre? This brilliant production of The Railway Children at Strines Pavilion is supported by South East Manchester and Crewe to Manchester Community Rail Partnership. Why not have a day out, travel by train and get to some some fantastic live theatre. 👇🚄

29/05/2026

Tonight from 5pm! Don't miss it!

29/05/2026

It's Foodie Friday today and it seems an appropriate time to share this excellent performance from Darragh Cowley, who became friends with Martyn Hett when they were both waiting for the 192 bus to take them home.

Darragh, who is now a successful actor, was so moved by Martyn's tragic passing that he wrote this poem to convey the story of how they met and became good friends.

To commemorate the 9th anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack that took 22 lives and injured many more, Darragh has made this film which is so very beautifully done. He shot the film in Heaton Moor, the location of Martyn's family home.

Please watch Worker Bee and Bus Stop Boy. 👇

Remembering our 22 on the 22nd. Written by Darragh CowleyDOP: Jo...

01/05/2026

We hope you can join us over the Bank Holiday weekend when Stockport Music Story will be at Platform 0 at Stockport Station with the amazing Railway200 Inspiration Train! 🚆

Book your free visit now if you haven’t already!

If you’re already coming, we’ll be on Platform 0, giving free Stockport Music Story tours of the Art in the Underpass exhibition throughout each day taking in the wonderful plaque commemorating when David Bowie slept the night on Stockport station.

We’ve also lined up some free art activities with Earl, 10am-4pm each day 🎨 with free portraits from the amazing Emily Flanagan 11am-4pm on Sunday! ✍️

We’ve got some great live music each day 12-3pm - Callum Buckley on Saturday, Liam McClair on Sunday and Sophia Basso on Monday.

Our special guest on Bank Holiday Monday is the Hitman himself, the multimillion-selling record producer and train enthusiast Pete Waterman who will be joining John on a walking tour and chatting to people on the Inspiration train! 🚂

Make sure you’ve got your ticket to come on board this amazing exhibition train by heading over to the link below to book your time slot. They are almost fully booked!

https://railway200.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/76037?catID=66018

Our thanks to Avanti West Coast South East Manchester Community Rail Partnership Crewe to Manchester CRP for all their support 🙏

See you at Platform 0!

22/04/2026

The Inspiration Railway 200 Exhibition Train comes to Platform Zero at Stockport station on Friday 1st May to Wednesday 6th May.

You can book free tickets to jump aboard and discover lots of amazing things about the railway and take part in great interactive activities. Watch this short video to find out what's on board.

On Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd and Bank Holiday Monday 4th May there's going to be lots going on at the station including free walking tours in the Station Underpass from Stockport Music Story, live entertainment and free activities.

Time slots are already selling out so don't miss this great opportunity, visit

https://railway200.digitickets.co.uk/availability/

05/03/2026

📸 Then and now!

Who remembers this iconic building from back in the day?

In the 1970’s, 11-13 Lower Hillgate was Newhall Discount Stores. Other shops within the premises include the Scripture Union Centre, a bookshop and many people might also remember the infamous Tudor Cafe!

Last year the building was sensitively renovated to preserve the architectural features and now comprises of luxury apartments upstairs and retail spaces downstairs that are due for let from this April.

We’d love to hear your memories!

05/03/2026

📣 NEW OPENING!! Welcome to
CONVENE CAFE 📣

It was lovely to pop into new Neighbourhood Cafe Convene today on Lower Hillgate.

Welcome to Isabella, Kyle, Chloe and Joe - your Convene hosts who will be launching their full menu tomorrow.

Isabella the owner and Head Chef has transformed the space that was formerly Top of the Town Vintage clothing.

It’s a beautiful light and airy space with a great menu specialising in seasonal food with some delicious brunch options.

Stockport Old Town has firmly established its reputation for amazing independents. We wish the Convene Team every success in their amazing new home.

13/01/2026

A very rare opportunity to look inside the iconic Strawberry Recording Studios on Waterloo Road for the Strawberry Studios Forever Book Launch. A wonderful afternoon with Peter Tattersall, founder of the studios and Dr Peter Wadsworth, the Strawberry Studios archivist. The event was hosted by Stockport Music Story who have organised the trail of commemorative record plaques around Stockport Old Town. 🍓

18/12/2025

📣 A brand new Stockport Music Map, is out just in time for Christmas celebrating Blossoms!

A collaboration between Stockport Music Story and the amazing local artist Emily Flanagan, limited copies of the map will be on for sale tomorrow evening at Christmas Foodie Friday at the back of The Stockport Market Hall.

Available in A3 ands A2 sizes, this is the only place you'll be able to get your hands on it if you'd like to gift it to a Blossoms fan in your life.

You could even come and get it signed by the artist, who will be serving up her Quick Fire Portraits at the back of the Hall!

Don't miss out on first dibs of this great new artwork celebrating Blossoms and Stockport. An ideal Christmas gift! 🎁

17/12/2025

Calling all Stopfordians - come and get involved in the Walkabout Nativity story this Saturday at 1pm starting inside Stockport Parish Church - St Mary's. You can dress up, sing carols and generally have a lovely time bringing the story of Christmas to life here in Stockport.

This is the fun one!! Saturday before Christmas, starting in St Mary's then out across the market square... telling the story, singing carols, dressing up?!... only if you want to, but we have lots of crowns and shepherds hats, donkey masks and stars you can borrow!