Planning a trip to Stockport, Greater Manchester? Discover the best things to see and do, including the famous Underbanks. Perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. If you want to explore modern Stockport, here are the best things you can do, from learning about its history to enjoying its produce. You can explore two floors of interactive exhibits taking you back to when Stockport was the UK’s hat-making capital. There are 20 completely restored machines and a collection of more than 400 top hats, bowlers, trilbies and Homburgs, from all ends of the Earth, many dating from before 1900. Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. Book these experiences for a closer look at the region. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveller reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Avro Heritage Museum. Every time I go in, there’s something new and interesting popping up. And it actually has some brilliant stuff going on, from excellent craft beer bars to gorgeous and unusual shops, as well as a brilliant market and great foodie scene. From the town centre take a free tour to see the air raid shelters and a hat museum, which provide a look at the town's history. There are many parks and beauty spots in and around Stockport such as Bramall Hall and Park, Woodbank Park & Etherow Park. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. Book these experiences for a closer look at the region. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveller reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Avro Heritage Museum. Stockport is a charming town in England with a rich history and plenty of fun activities to enjoy. Whether you love shopping, nature, or learning about the past, Stockport has something for everyone.