What's On and Things To Do Around Stockport

The next fantastic Stockport Book and Vinyl Record Fair will be held on the first Sunday of July at the town’s historic Market Hall.

Join us in a celebratory concert to mark 90 years of making music with guests Flute Salad & Poynton Male Voice Choir. We will perform a mix of sacred and secular choral music.

Heaton Moor is a leafy, attractive suburb in south Manchester. These gardens are all hidden gems, and together, demonstrate the huge variety of gardens to be found in one small area: the first, Cannock Drive, has a lawn that sweeps down to a beautiful small lake with central fountain, offering views over the...

This secret south-facing garden approx 1 acre, full of herbaceous plants, specimen trees, vegetable plot, plant growing area, plants for sale, topiary, unfenced ponds/water features, fun feature areas, developed from paddock to garden over 20yrs by current owners.

Cheadle Social Club plays host to Manford’s Comedy Club. This live comedy show features four brilliant comedians from around the UK, personally selected by Jason Manford. A great evening of original stand-up comedy with some top names from the touring circuit and television.

This is a Wyevale Garden Centre - Long-established local garden centre with an on-site restaurant and its own Miniature Railway.

Help us stop this invasive alien species ruining our woods and meadows. No experience is required, just a willingness to join in and learn new skills.

A variety of tasks in this popular park. No experience is required, just a willingness to join in and learn new skills.

Live steel music performance by Pantonic All Stars Steel Orchestra from Stockport

A three mile stroll with Brian Taylor around a once industrial area, now rich in wildlife.

Help us stop this invasive alien species ruining our woods and meadows. No experience is required, just a willingness to join in and learn new skills.

Help us stop this invasive alien species ruining our woods and meadows. No experience is required, just a willingness to join in and learn new skills.

The Village Screen pop-up cinema presents Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: Tickets avaiable.

Cul-de-sac, do not park beyond notice. Here are two gardens of very different character, reflecting their owner’s gardening style. Although suburban , they are surrounded by mature trees and have a secluded feel. Rich variety of planting incl. ferns, hostas and herbaceous borders.

A two day event to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Platt Fields Park, Manchester is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.

A variety of tasks in this well-used park. No experience is required, just a willingness to join in and learn new skills.

Bring your favourite poem and read it out on a short 2 mile stroll around the heights of Werneth Low Country Park.

Chorlton High School Saturday 23rd June 1:30pm-3:30pm SELL your quality second hand baby, children’s and maternity clothes, preloved baby equipment or used pram at our nearly new baby and children’s market and keep 100% of the proceeds. Book a stall at www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/book-a-stall.

Garden designer’s plant-filled garden surrounded by trees and shrubs. 3 distinct areas and planting styles. Woodland garden: unusual water feature, many fern varieties incl tree ferns, astrantias, hydrangeas, foxgloves, shade-loving plants.

Spend a relaxing evening with the Bamforth Brothers in close study of the local flora.

#artopenhouse is an artist initiative in which a group of Manchester artists - Kate Davies, Sarah Feinmann, Maggie Hargreaves and Fiona Moate - curate a weekend exhibition in the intimate setting of an Edwardian terraced house.

Presented by Artful Playground Ages 2-9 Running Time: 60 minutes 12 – 2.30pm Art Activities taking place Artful Playground’s Minifest  is a fun musical experience for children that adults will love too!

Presented by Comedy Club 4 Kids Ages 6+ Running Time: 60 minutes Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits!

Join us at the Principal Hotel, Manchester on Friday 29th June for the Francis House Children’s Hospice Summer Ladies Lunch.

This is an interesting and reflective course containing relevant content for today’s society. The course teaches us how to use this up-to-date information to ensure we protect children from all types of radicalisation. The course identifies your responsibility in challenging views and reporting concerns.

Join Paul Nethercott on a walk around Portland Basin looking at its natural and historic aspects and spot the views which Lowry used.

This maturing 3 acre garden, tended with a gentle hand offers; shady woodland, formal borders, with lush herbaceous planting & wild flower areas. Both naturalised and planted the wild flowers are managed, cultivated and encouraged wherever possible.

Big hair, big shoulder pads and the biggest hits of the ‘80s, all in one spectacular night. Join the full forces of the Hallé plus guest rhythm section and star vocalists Alison Jiear and Tim Howar for a night of chart-topping, record-smashing hits!

Spend the afternoon with the Hallé and Stephen Bell on a journey of a lifetime. This magical concert lets your imagination run riot with space ships, flying cars, thrilling train rides and the most exciting wardrobe in the world!

Learn all that you need to know about the Tutor Doctor Franchise Opportunity with canapés and cocktails on us. About this Event Learn about Tutor Doctor and enjoy some canapés and cocktails on us!

Pick up a map, it’s time to get lost on a quest around Central Library A long, long, time ago, the government commissioned intrepid explorer, Philias Finder, to start The Ministry of Lost & Found – a secret department tasked with protecting the most curious and precious objects ever lost or found.

Collectable vinyl, cds. Dvds etc book a table saturday special.

The UK’s only Transylvanian festival of arts & culture returns to Manchester. Last year saw 10,000 revellers put their best foot forward to try out traditional folk dancing, soak up the unique sounds of a zither orchestra & sample Transylvanian craft beer & delicacies.

In association with the Manchester Museum and their Egyptology specialists, an exciting exhibition about mummified animals is coming to Lyme. In the early 1800s, Thomas Legh travelled to unexplored areas of Egypt, taking part in digs and excavations along the way.

If you’re new to running, looking to get more active and wanting to get out running somewhere new why not join our qualified Leader in Running Fitness at Lyme.

We’ve teamed up with Sarah Parker Fitness to offer a weekly outdoor postnatal fitness class for mums and babies involving a group walk with buggies, cardio, strength and flexibility exercises in the beautiful outdoors at Lyme.

A moderate 3.6 mile walk, taking in Bollinghurst Reservoir, the Red Deer Sanctuary and Hawthorn Drive. Keep active and improve your health by joining an experienced Lyme Park volunteer on a guided walk. These easy to moderate walks take in beautiful scenery and explore lesser known areas of the Park.

Join a 1.5-2 hour walk and talk, taking in many of the most interesting and impressive parts of the park. No booking needed, no charge. Moderate difficulty, appropriate clothing necessary. No booking needed, no additional charge. Moderate difficulty, appropriate clothing necessary. Vehicle admission charges apply.

A series of social walks on circular routes of around 5km within the Historic Estate of Lyme Park. NWUK Freedom Passport needed for these walks. Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme was once home to the Legh family and in its heyday a great sporting estate.

Nothing beats an invigorating run or jog around the beautiful surroundings of Lyme. Get fit this year in stunning surroundings, what more inspirational way to get active and feel healthy. This is a 5K trail run around Lyme. Ideal for people who are wanting to prepare for the Trust10 route at Lyme. Booking Not Needed.

Join us for Lyme’s Trust10 10k trail run which will take place on the fourth Sunday of every month. (Some months are moved due to other events - please check dates) Route available here: https://runtogether.co.uk/routes/trust10-lyme/. Registration is at 8.

The Dog Walking Social Group is a great opportunity for you and your four legged companion to make new friends! Taking a different route each month, it’s a wonderful chance to explore different areas of the park and find out more about the work going on throughout the estate. Meet outside Information Centre.

Discover the locations used during the making of the BBC’s ’Pride and Prejudice’, including Darcy’s famous pond. Garden ticket required for the final stage of the walk (including the classic Pemberley view). Moderate 1.5 mile walk. Allow for 1.5 hrs.

Bring your four legged friends for a walk in the garden. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Lyme’s garden on our special monthly event. Please keep dogs on leads and stay on footpaths. Vehicle and garden admission charges apply. NT members free. Last entry to the garden is 4.30pm. Booking Not Needed.

In association with the Manchester Museum and their Egyptology specialists, an exciting exhibition about mummified animals is coming to Lyme. In the early 1800s, Thomas Legh travelled to unexplored areas of Egypt, taking part in digs and excavations along the way.

Join this informative 2.5 hr walk that takes you to variety of interesting and beautiful parts of the estate. Find out more about the history of Lyme and the people that care for it. Meet at the Information Centre for this 3.5 mile walk. Suitable footwear essential. Dogs on leads and older children welcome.

Bring your four legged friends for a walk in the garden. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Lyme’s garden on our special monthly event. Please keep dogs on leads and stay on footpaths. Vehicle and garden admission charges apply. NT members free. Last entry to the garden is 4.30pm. Booking Not Needed.

Nothing beats an invigorating run or jog around the beautiful surroundings of Lyme. Get fit this year in stunning surroundings, what more inspirational way to get active and feel healthy. This is a 5K trail run around Lyme. Ideal for people who are wanting to prepare for the Trust10 route at Lyme. Booking Not Needed.

A quirky Chorlton garden! Recycled materials. Wildlife friendly areas. Great variety of lush naturalistic cottage style planting. Wildlife friendly pond with bridge. Potager style front garden with organic fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs. Hundreds of container plantings.

Kiefer Sutherland + Rick Brantley. Artists performing: Kiefer Sutherland.: Tickets avaiable.