Stockport

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  April 12, 2026

  Visiting the Hat Works Museum, Stockport: The UK’s Only Hatting Heritage Museum

  Hidden in the heart of Stockport, within the red-bricked walls of the historic Wellington Mill, lies a museum unlike any other in the UK — the Hat Works Museum. I adore seeking out quirky museums but wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I set off. What I thought would be a small exhibition turned out to be…

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  May 3, 2025

  Days out in Manchester: Explore Stockport

  In this, the first of an occasional series on Days out in Manchester, I’m shining the spotlight on Stockport. Read on to discover 15 splendid reasons for visiting the town. Getting there: Stockport is located eight miles south east of Manchester and is easily reached by train taking only ten minutes from the city centre…