Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Stockport
Tip your Hat to the Hops
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Museum at Robinsons Brewery in Stockport ©Cordelia Robinson
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Hop Preparation Room in the New Brew House at Robinsons Brewery ©Cordelia Robinson
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Hat Works, Stockport, Manchester, North West - Hat Templates
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Dining Room in Staircase House
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Plaza Cinema interior Stockport
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Hat Works, Stockport - Machinery
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Hat Works, Stockport, Manchester, North West - Inside the Museum
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Air Raid Shelters, Stockport, Manchester, North West - Inside the Shelter
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Bramhall Hall in Stockport ©Marketing Manchester and Rich J Jones Photography
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The grand staircase at The Baileys Hotel
Stockport and Brewery Tour
On this tour discover how our ancestors lived and worked…and drank! Stockport is home to a number of surprising and quirky attractions including Robinson’s Brewery, The Hat Works, Staircase House and the famous Air Raid Shelters. We also call in at Bramhall Hall, set in 70 acres of parkland, this magnificent house has witnessed 7 centuries of colourful history from Medieval beginnings to the present day. Take the time to discover Stockport – a hidden Northern gem.
Dates
Dates throughout 2024 & 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel via Robinsons Brewery
Enjoy a fascinating tour followed by a tasting of three 1/3 pint samples of our beers. They have been brewing beer since 1838 and the tour allows visitors to see the old combined with the new as you discover the brewing process. This is a working brewery and has a lot of steep steps – it is not suitable for guests with limited mobility
If the Brewery tour isn’t your cup of tea (or pint of beer), why not swop this attraction for The Plaza, a 1932 Art Deco theatre and cafe. Here you will receive a guided tour and then be treated to lunch of sandwiches and scones (supplement applies), Monday to Saturday only – subject to availability.
Day 2
Stockport
Today we head to Stockport for an action packed day. In the morning we visit the Hat Works, a recreated hat factory and museum with machinery dating back to Victorian days. See the remarkable collection of more than 400 hats from around the world.
In the afternoon we visit the Staircase House, Stockport’s oldest town house and discover how our ancestors lived from the 15th to 20th centuries. Finally, at Stockport’s famous Air Raid Shelters, wander along the original tunnels, authentically re-equipped, to learn about daily life in 1940s wartime Britain.
Day 3
Return home via Bramhall Hall
After breakfast begin your journey home, calling in at Bramall Hall en route. Bramhall Hall is one of England’s most striking black and white timber-framed buildings. The Hall offers unique insights into the families and servants who lived and worked here. Spend time exploring the recently refurbished hall (including The Great Hall, Banqueting Room, Chapel, Servants Quarters, and Victorian Kitchen), wander through the pretty gardens, and perhaps enjoy a homemade cake in The Stables Kitchen.
Suggested Hotels
Cresta Court Hotel Altrincham ***
Inspected by Greatdays staff in February 2019
Modern hotel located in the town centre offering a bar, restaurant and lounge. There is a lift to all floors and limited coach parking.
Manchester Airport Marriott Hotel ****
Inspected by Greatdays staff
Located in Hale Barns close to the M56. This modern hotel offers a bar, restaurant, lounge, leisure centre and onsite coach parking.
Other hotels in the area are available – please contact us for details.
Please note: This tour cannot operate on a Monday due to attraction opening hours.
| Dates | 3 days / 2 nights |
| 2024 dates | Prices on request |
| 2025 dates | Prices on request |
Single room supplement available upon request.
