Simply Books is an award-winning independent bookshop based in the heart of Bramhall, just south of Manchester. As a pillar of the community for more than 20 years, you would be hard pressed to find someone local who does not have a link to the shop in some way. Simply Books’ new owners are Karen and her son Ben, and his girlfriend Jess.
Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat 9.30am – 4.30pm
Weds 9.30am – 1pm
Within Chorlton’s Southern Cemetery lie fascinating stories, beautiful architectural details, and the inspiration behind one of The Smith’s best songs.
From £20.00
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
Free entry
The Whitworth celebrates the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth with ‘JMW Turner: In Light and Shade’, showcasing his works on paper.
Free entry
Santiago Yahuarcani’s otherworldly visions come to the Whitworth, in the artist’s first international solo show as part of MIF25.
Free entry
The Whitworth presents the vibrant textile works of Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, which capture the history and daily lives of Roma communities.
Free entry
Enjoy literary, creative fun with the family this summer.
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I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell is an immersive exhibition taking over the Grade II*-listed Elizabeth Gaskell’s House all summer and into autumn as part of the ten-year celebrations.
From £8.50
Throughout 2025, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is celebrating its tenth anniversary, having first opened to the public a decade ago.
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Cheshire Art Gallery sells and displays talent from all across the UK, with pioneering and exciting works making this space a must-visit.
With roots stretching back to the Middle Ages, Bramall Hall near Stockport is one of the best examples of a Tudor Manor House the UK has to offer.
Tells the 700-year-long story of a single family (and, as a result, English architecture and interiors). Very impressive Great Hall, gallery, chapel, a “Chinese room”, “Number 10” bedroom and tea rooms open to visitors after a tour.
For those looking for luxury, Mottram Hall is a hotel, spa, restaurant and golf course set within 270 acres of landscaped gardens.
Greenhouse Books stocks a range of reading material, both brand-new and secondhand.
Town hall for the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport
Baekdu is a charming Korean restaurant in Stockport, featuring on-table charcoal grills and many more high-quality dishes.
Stockport Central Library is a Carnegie library, built 1913–15 in the Edwardian Baroque style. It continues to serve as Stockport’s largest library.
Top hats, bowlers, trilbies …. who doesn’t love a hat? Visit the UK’s only collection devoted to hats which celebrates Stockport’s role in the hatting industry.
Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery aims to give emerging artists the space to showcase their work. It has a varied programme, though its exhibitions often return to themes linked to…
A visit to Quarry Bank in Cheshire is a must for anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the North West.
From outdoor shows to drama in the dark, our theatre guide celebrates genre-pushing work, new writing and contemporary performance.
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