Stockport
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Greater Manchester, England
Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, England; it lies 6 miles (10 km) south-east of Manchester, 7 miles (11 km) south-west of Ashton-under-Lyne and 12 miles (19 km) north of Macclesfield. The rivers Goyt and Tame merge to create the River Mersey here. It is the main settlement of the wider Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. At the 2021 census, the built up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics had a population of 117,935, and the metropolitan borough had a population of 294,773.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 294,773
- Coordinates
- 53.410, -2.158
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 59 m
Overview of Stockport
Stockport is the kind of sizeable city you find in England, United Kingdom. Around 294,773 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Stockport
Adventure in Stockport
(4)Our data lists Amusement Parks, Climbing, Escape Room and Theme Parks as adventure options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Stockport.
Best time to visit Stockport
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Stockport is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Stockport that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stockport known for?
- Stockport, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 294,773 residents.
- What can you do in Stockport?
- Recorded activities in Stockport include Amusement Parks, Climbing, Escape Room and Theme Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Stockport?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Stockport located?
- Stockport is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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