Cheshire and Merseyside Region

The borough of Stockport stretches from the borders of the Peak District National Park to cosmopolitan Manchester

Although the River Mersey begins in Stockport, at the confluence of the Rivers Goyt and Tame, Stockport has never been a sea or river port.

The town has an impressive railway viaduct and shopping precinct covering the Mersey. Lyme Hall and Vernon Park Museum are both nearby. Stockport's attractions include the unique Hat Works, the stunning Bramall Hall, the Air Raid Shelters, Stockport Museum, the simple yet beautiful Chadkirk Chapel, the Town Hall and the magnificent neo-classical Art Gallery.