 The main shopping areas including Merseyway Shopping
Centre, Princes Street and Warren Street are home to
leading big name stores; the Peel Centre – a busy retail
park is bursting with every kind of superstore; the historic
Market Place is home to the town’s traditional market and
the Underbanks - Stockport’s alternative quarter is a
creative community of independent retailers and
boutique shops.
Christmas Lights Switch On
Wednesday 12 November -
4pm - 7.30pm:
Merseyway Shopping Centre
Join in the celebrations as Stockport gets officially switched on
for Christmas. Merseyway’s show will be hosted by Mike Toolan
and Chelsea Norris from Key 103’s breakfast show and features
a star-studded line up.
Pick up the Christmas issue of Zine from the Customer Service
desk or visit  for more information.
Around Stockport
Santa’s Grotto
Debenhams, Princes Street,
Saturday 22 November - Tuesday 23 December
Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm, Saturday 10.30am - 5.30pm and Sunday 11am - 4.30pm
Magical Reindeer Parade
Wednesday 10 December,
5.30pm - 8pm:
Merseyway Shopping Centre
Look out for Father Christmas and his live reindeer making a
special visit to Merseyway on his sleigh. There will also be an
opportunity to win a ride on the sleigh and to give Father
Christmas your Christmas wish list in person.
Cinderella
Thursday 11 December - Sunday 11 January 2009,
Stockport Plaza, Mersey Square
Lisa Riley stars in this popular children’s classic.
For more
information call 0161 477 7779 or visit
Come dine with us
Escape the festive hustle and bustle out on the high street
and head for one of Stockport’s many cafés, bistros,
traditional pubs and restaurants.
From quick bites to fine dining, real ales to fine wines you’ll
find the perfect place to recharge your battery leaving you
refreshed and ready to continue your shopping.
Festive Feast -
Arden Arms,
23 Millgate
Recently voted Pub of the Year in the Manchester Food & Drink Awards.
Why not relax by candlelight in front of a roaring fire and savour Joe and Steve's 3 course festive fayre. Available from
3 - 24 December (various times between 12 noon - 6pm).
Booking is recommended on 0161 480 2185.
Barista Christmas -
Barista,
13a Little Underbank
Vicki will be serving a traditional 2 or 3 course Christmas lunch. For parties of 10 or more you can dine exclusively in the evening.
2 courses £11.95 or 3 courses £13.35. The normal menu is also on offer.
Please book on 0161 477 1833.
Court House Cracker -
Court House Coffee Shop,
8 Market Place
If you're laden with shopping, then pop in, rest your weary feet
and enjoy a tasty festive treat. Elayne will be serving turkey and
cranberry paninis or freshly brewed coffee, a mince pie and
cream as well as her usual daytime menu.
Call 07795 602 766
Greek Tradition -
Rozafa Taverna,
27a St Petersgate
If you fancy a change from turkey, sprouts and Christmas pudding; Chef, Peter offers you a warm welcome and an
opportunity to try his 3 course Greek Christmas menu.
Lunchtimes £15.50. Evenings £19.50.
Please book on 0161 477 4849.
All the Trimmings -
Red Bull,
14 Middle Hillgate
Savour a traditional Christmas 3 course menu in this beautifully restored Robinson's pub.
Meals served lunchtimes and Thursday
and Friday evenings until 8pm. £17.95. Their normal menu will also be available.
Please book on 0161 480 1286.
Festive Friday -
Tourist Information Centre,
30 Market Place
Friday 19 December:
11am - 3pm
Join staff at Stockport's Tourist Information Centre for a complimentary mince pie and a warming glass of mulled wine.
For further information on the Town Centre Development please visit
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