About Stockport

Being close to all the major transport networks, Stockport is an ideal location to explore not only the surrounding area but all the fascinating treasures hidden in and around Stockport.

From bustling modern shopping areas to quaint cobbled streets, and lying on the edge of the Cheshire Plain and the PeakDistrict,.Stockport has it all.

Come and see for yourself the variety Stockport has to offer.

Discover Stockport's history -
download the Stockport Heritage Trail here (print friendly version)

Twin Town Celebrations

2012 is set to be a very special year in the history of Stockport’s links with its two twin towns

Stockport is twinned with Béziers in the South of France and Heilbronn in the south west of Germany.
2012 marks the 40th anniversary of twinning with Béziers and the 30th of twinning with Heilbronn.

Find out more about Twin Town Celebrations and how you can get involved

History Tours around Stockport

Your can take a local history walk around Stockport Town Centre using the Stockport's Heritage Trail or join a guided walk organised Stockport Heritage Trust.

For more information about the above please visit Leisure and Recreation

external links

• Stockport Archive
  image gallery
• Stockport Town Hall
  celebrates 100 years