A GLIMPSE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Abney Hall
Abney Park, Manchester Rd, Cheadle, SK8 2PD
Guided tours showing the magnificent Gothic Revival interiors of Abney Hall. Guided walks in historic Abney Park. Numbers limited.
Directions: By car, follow signs for B5095 Cheadle from A34, turn left into Abney Park off the B5095. 312 bus from Stockport bus station. Get off at Cheadle High St and walk up Mcr Rd for ¾ mile.
Date: Sunday 11 September
Time: 11am – 4pm. Tours every half hour.
Booking essential. Call 0161 474 4444.
Cheadle Hulme School
Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6JA
Costumed multi-media presentations and tours of the main historic buildings with focus on the daily life of the pupils during Victorian times and WWII.
Directions: Nearest train station is Cheadle Hulme. Nearest bus stop on Church Road and Turves Road. Enter by lodge gates on Claremont Road.
Date: Sunday 11 September
Time: 10am and 1.45pm
Booking essential. Call 0161 474 4444. Limited numbers.
Grey Cottage Open Day
20 Jackson’s Edge Road, Disley, SK12 2JE
This Grade II listed cottage dates from around 1680 and was once home to calico engraver, James Ralston and a playwright/novelist, Allan Monkhouse.
Directions:
Turn left off A6 in centre of Disley onto Jackson’s Edge Rd. Cottage is 100m on right. Bus 199 stops at Ram’s Head. Disley Station nearby.
Date: Sunday 11 September
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Plaza Super Cinema & Variety Theatre
Mersey Square, Stockport, SK1 1SP
Built in 1932, The Plaza is offering guided behind the scenes tours, film presentations and demonstrations of the musical quality of our Compton Cinema organ.
Directions: 5 minutes from bus and train stations.
Date: Friday 9 and Saturday 10 September:
Time: Friday 11am - 3pm; tours 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Saturday coffee morning concert 10am -1pm; tours 2pm and 4pm
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Stockport Town Hall Tours
Edward Street, Stockport, SK1 3XE
Discover the Hall’s history. Admire the splendid marble staircase and elegant stained glass and enjoy the sounds of the Wurlitzer Organ.
Directions: Stockport Town Hall is situated on the A6 close to the centre of Stockport.
Date: Thursday 8 September
Time: 3 tours at 10am, 1pm and 3pm.
Booking essential. Call 0161 474 3256. Numbers limited.
STOCKPORT BELIEF TRAIL
Bahaí Faith Exhibiton
Hat Works Café, Wellington Mill, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK3 0EU
Learn about the history, teachings and services. Find out more about Bahaí principles.
Directions: Situated on the A6, between Stockport Bus Station and Stockport Train Station.
Date: Saturday 10 September
Time: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Cheadle Mosque Open Day
377 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green, SK8 3NP
Annual open day and eid Extravaganza, barbecue, assorted stalls, pony rides, bouncy castle, fire engine, mosque tours, tug-o-war, dressing up, face painting, henna painting, mosque quiz/clue hunt and more. Short prayer session at 1:35pm.
Directions: On corner of Wilmslow Rd and Stanley Rd in Heald Green (Handforth end). Opposite corner to ‘Lakeland’ and the ‘Hallmark Hotel’.
Date: Saturday 10 September
Time: 12 noon – 5pm
Friends’ Meeting House
 Cooper Street, Stockport, SK1 3QL
Exhibition about the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Stockport, including photos, documents, artefacts and family history.
Directions: Corner of Hillgate/Longshut Lane, off A6. Bus stops on A6. 10 mins walk south from Stockport station.
Date: Saturday 10 September
Time: 10am – 4pm
St Elisabeth’s Church Heritage Day
Leamington Road, Reddish, SK5 6DJ
A tour around one of Waterhouse’s architectural masterpieces in the style of St Mark’s, Venice.
Directions: Bus to Houldsworth Square. Walk down  Leamington Road or along Houldsworth Street.
Date: Saturday 10 September
Time: 1pm – 4pm
St George’s Church
Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 6NX
St George’s is a grade 1 listed church, built in 1897 in the Victorian Gothic style. Visits to tower at 2pm and 3.30pm.
Directions: On the a6, 1 mile south of town centre, near junction with Bramhall Lane. Vehicle access from a6 into the avenue on south side of church.
Date: Saturday 10 September
Time: 11am – 4.30pm
St Joseph’s Catholic Church
Tatton Street, Stockport, SK1 1EJ
This Grade 2 listed church was built 1861-2 in Yorkshire grit-stone in Victorian Gothic style.
 Directions: Within walking distance from railway station and the A6 and St Petersgate.
Date: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September
Time: 1pm – 4pm
St. Martin Church
Brabyns Brow, Marple, Stockport, SK6 5DT
Built in 1870, the church contains superb works by Pre-Raphaelite artists including William Morris, Ford Maddox Brown and Edward Burne Jones. Henry Willis organ recital at 12pm. Guided tours and a special walk and talk at 2pm. Historical exhibitions.
Directions: Immediately adjacent to Marple railway station on Brabyn’s Brow (A626). Local bus routes include 304, 306, 375, 383, 384, 388 and 394.
Date: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September
Time: Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 12 noon – 4pm
St Mary’s in the Marketplace
Churchgate, Stockport, SK1 1YG
Admire the recently restored royal coat of arms, and the 1000 year old roof timbers in Stockport’s oldest building. Listen to the organ playing or take a rare opportunity to venture inside the tower.
Directions: Follow signs to Market Place. 15 mins walk from Stockport railway and bus stations.
Date: Thursday 8 – Sunday 11 September
Time: Thurs to Sat 10am – 4pm, Sun 12 – 4pm
Concert at St Peter’s Church
St Peter’s Parish Church, Petersgate, Stockport
Free Theatre Organ/Piano/Organ concert. Come and go as you please.
Directions: A6 near train station, turn corner next to Stockport Library into St. Peter’s Square.
Date: Saturday 10 September
Time: Church opens 10am, concert 10am - 1pm.
Stockport Humanist Society
Covered Market Hall, Market Place, SK1 1EU
Stockport Humanists will provide information on Humanism – a belief system for the non-religious and on our non-religious ceremonies.
Directions: Follow signs to Market Place. 15 mins walk from Stockport railway and bus stations.
Date: Saturday 10 September
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Stockport Pagans
Covered Market Hall, Market Place, SK1 1EU
Face painting, mini tarot/rune/crystal readings, making green men, choosing totem animals, quiz and lucky dips.
Directions: Follow signs to Market Place. 15 mins walk from Stockport railway and bus stations.
Date: Saturday 10 September
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
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WALKS, TALKS & WHEELS
Halls Heritage Cycle Ride
Meet at Vernon Park car park, Stockport Road, Offerton, SK1 4AR
A 17 mile mainly off-road circular route of Stockport, taking in 5 river valleys and 9 heritage halls. Suitable for over 14s. Helmets compulsory for under 16s.
Directions: Meet at the bottom car park of Vernon Park, near Pear Mill at bottom of New Zealand Road/Carrington Road/Stockport Road to Bredbury.
Date: Saturday 10 September
Time: 10am start
Booking preferable by emailing anniej12@talktalk.net or ringing 0161 487 1439.
Hatting Walk
Starts from Hat Works, Museum of Hatting, Wellington Mill, Wellington Road South, SK3 0EU
Looking at the hatting history and heritage of Stockport with trained guide, Sue Lea.
Directions: Situated on the a6, between Stockport bus station and Stockport train station.
Date: Friday 9 September
Time: 1.30pm – 4pm
Booking essential. Call 0161 355 7771. Limited numbers.
Old Town Walk
St. Mary’s Church, Market Place, SK1 1EW
A walk around the medieval town of Stockport, its Market and Underbanks.
Directions:
Follow signs to Market Place. 15 mins walk from Stockport railway and bus stations.
Date: Friday 9 and Saturday 10 September
Time: 12 noon
Booking essential. Call 0161 474 4444.
Stockport Castle - a Talk
St Peter’s Parish Church, Petersgate, Stockport
Free audio visual talk by Kevin Dranfield about Stockport’s Castle, covering 2,500 years of history.
Directions: From A6 near train station, turn corner next to Stockport Library into St. Peter’s Square.
Date: Thursday 8th September
Time: Cafe/church open from 10am, talk at 2pm.
CRAFTS & WORKSHOPS
Heritage Woodcrafts at Vernon Park
Vernon Park, Turncroft Lane, Offerton, SK1 4AR
Demonstration of bodging, pole lathe turning and stick making outside the Museum.
Directions: Bus stops on New Bridge Lane and Hall Street for buses 330,364,380,381 382
Date: Saturday 10 September
Time: Demonstration starts 12 noon
Painting Workshop
Vernon Mill Artist’s Studios, 3rd and 4th floors, Vernon Mill, Mersey St, Portwood Sth, SK1 2HX
Painting still life in mixed media, using pastel pencils, watercolurs, ink and acrylic paint.
Directions: Opposite Dunelm Mill near Peel Centre
Date: Sunday 11 September
Time: 10am - 3pm
Booking essential. Call 0161 474 4444. Numbers limited.
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Sculpture Workshop
Vernon Mill Artist’s Studios, 3rd and 4th floors, Vernon Mill, Mersey St, Portwood Sth, SK1 2HX
Build a figure in clay in this large grade 2 listed ex cotton spinning mill. Wear old clothes.
Directions: Opposite Dunelm Mill near Peel Centre
Date: Saturday 10 September
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Booking essential. Call 0161 474 4444. Numbers limited.
Telling Tales Story Scrolls from India
Stockport Art Gallery, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK3 8AB
Find out about the unusual ingredients used to make paint over thousands of years in this sensory handling session.
Directions: Situated on the A6, a short walk from Stockport Railway Station.
Date: Sunday 11 September
Time: 11.30am – 4.30pm
Booking essential. Call 0161 474 4453. Limited numbers.
GRAVES & GREENSPACES
Abney Hall Park Apple Day
Abney Hall Park Orchard, Newlands Rd, Cheadle Stockport, SK8 2PD
Fun apple related events in the orchard including apple pressing and tie-dying using local fruit.
Directions: See Abney Hall
Date: Sunday 11 September
Time: 12 noon – 3pm
Graveyard Walk
St Mary’s Church, Market Place, SK1 1EW
Hear about the good and bad buried in St Mary’s graveyard. Visit the moon grave and find out why the oldest and the youngest are next to each other.
Directions: Follow signs to Market Place. 15 mins walk from Stockport railway and bus stations.
Date: Friday 9 and Saturday 10 September
Time: 12.30pm
Booking essential. Call 0161 474 4444. Numbers limited. Meet at church or TIC.
Torkington Road Allotments
Torkington Rd, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4RJ
Traditional allotment site founded during 2nd World War ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign and still operated using mainly traditional methods of cultivation.Directions: Turn into Torkington Park from Torkington Road. The venue is signed from car park behind the lodge. Bus 192 stops at Bull’s Head.
Date: Sunday 11 September
Time: 11am to 4pm
Vernon Park Museum Plant Swap
Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4AR
Bring along cuttings and plants to swap with other gardeners. All plants should be clearly named and given brief care guidelines. Fresh flowers for sale.
Directions: Bus 314 from Stockport bus station to Hall St. The Museum in park off Newbridge Lane.
Date: Friday 9 September
Time: 11am - 3pm
Willow Grove Cemetery
Central Drive, (off Reddish Road) South Reddish, Stockport, SK5 7JQ
Stroll accompanied around the heritage trail and hear some stories about the monuments. Stone rubbing, quiz and refreshments available on Sunday.
Directions: Bus routes 7, 203 and 374 pass along Reddish Road; bus stop at Birkdale Road.
Date: Friday 9 and Sunday 11 September
Time: 2pm – 4pm
A TASTE OF STOCKPORT
Taste and Tipple
Tourist Information Centre, Staircase House,
30 Market Place, Stockport SK1 1ES
Enjoy a taste of Stockport with Robinsons ale, pie, cheese, cake plus ideas for a great day out.
Directions: Follow signs to Market Place. 15 mins walk from Stockport railway and bus stations.
Date: Friday 9 September
Time: 11am – 2pm
SEE THEM FOR FREE
Bramall Hall
Bramall Hall, Bramhall Park, off Hall Rd, SK7 3NX
A chance to view this magnificent historic house. Numbers limited.
Directions: Buses 377 and 378 from Stockport. Get off at Bramhall Green island and walk through park. Parking £1 up to 2 hours.
Date: Sunday 11 September
Time: Guided tours 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
Booking essential. Call 0161 485 3708.
Hat Works Taster Tours
Wellington Mill, Wellington Road South, SK3 0EU
Free taster tours of the working Victorian hatting machinery. Children can decorate a paper hat. Directions: Situated on the a6, between Stockport bus station and Stockport train station.
Date: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September
Time: Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm, Sunday 11.30am – 4.30pm
Staircase House
Staircase House 30/31 Market Place, SK1 1ES
Discover how our ancestors lived from 15th to the 20th centuries in Stockport’s oldest town house.
Directions: Follow signs to Market Place. 15 mins walk from Stockport railway and bus stations.
Date: Saturday 10 September
Time: 10am – 5pm
Stockport Air Raid Shelters Experience
Chestergate, Stockport, SK1 1NE
Free entry and tours of the Shelters.
Directions: In central Stockport. A short walk from bus and train stations.
Date: Saturday 10 September
Time: 10am – 5pm |
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