The town of Stockport is located about 10 miles southeast of Manchester city centre.
Stockport's most unique attraction is Hat Works, a museum dedicated to the art of 'Hatting', that is, to the art of making hats. Other points of interest include Bramall Hall, the Air Raid Shelters and Stockport Museum.
Hotels in Stockport offer easy access to the town centre as well as to the greater Manchester area via the M60.