Stockport Garrick Theatre, Stockport

Name: Stockport Garrick Theatre
Address: Stockport, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 161 480 5866

#24 among attractions in Stockport

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Facts and practical information

Stockport Garrick Theatre was founded in 1901 and in 1904 obtained its own premises in Cobden Place, Wellington Street, Stockport. It is the oldest "little theatre" in the United Kingdom, being defined as being an amateur theatre that owns, leases or otherwise has control of its own premises. ()

Opened: 24 October 1901 (123 years ago)Coordinates: 53°24'29"N, 2°9'42"W

Address

Stockport (Stockport Central)Stockport United Kingdom

Contact

+44 161 480 5866

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Stockport Garrick Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Merseyway Shopping Centre, Hat Works Museum, St Mary's Church, Edgeley Park.

~1070 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Merseyway Shopping Centre, Stockport
6 min walk • Merseyway Shopping Centre in Stockport is home to over 90 stores including high street favourites such as Primark, Pandora, Waterstones, Boots, River Island, Pound Bakery and Office, alongside an exciting mix of independent stores, cafes and eateries and social enterprises, including The Merseyway Workshop.
~200 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Hat Works Museum, Stockport
1 min walk • The Hat Works is a museum in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, which opened in 2000. Before that, smaller displays of hatting equipment were exhibited in Stockport Museum and in the former Battersby hat factory.
~1790 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Gothic architecture
St Mary's Church, Stockport
9 min walk • St Mary's Church is the oldest parish church in the town of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It stands in Churchgate overlooking the market place. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
0.6 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Edgeley Park, Stockport
16 min walk • Edgeley Park is a football stadium in Edgeley, Stockport, England. Built for rugby league club Stockport RFC in 1891, by 1902, the rugby club was defunct and Stockport County Football Club moved in.
~1700 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Staircase House, Stockport
9 min walk • Staircase House is a Grade II* listed medieval building dating from around 1460 situated in Stockport, historically in Cheshire, now within Greater Manchester, England.The house is famous for its rare Jacobean cage-newel staircase.
1 miE
Park
Vernon Park, Stockport
25 min walk • Vernon Park is the oldest country park in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. The Victorian park contains the Vernon Park Museum.
0.9 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Art Nouveau architecture
St George's Church, Stockport
22 min walk • St George's Church is in Buxton Road, Heaviley, an area of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Stockport, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. Its benefice is united with that of St Gabriel, Adswood.
0.4 miSE
Church
St Thomas' Church, Stockport
11 min walk • St Thomas' Church is in St Thomas's Place, Wellington Road South, Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It is an active Church of England church in the parish of Stockport and Brinnington, in the deanery of Stockport, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester.
~770 ftSE
City hall, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Stockport Town Hall, Stockport
4 min walk • Stockport Town Hall is a building in Stockport, England, that houses the government and administrative functions of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Stockport Town Hall is a Grade II* listed building.
0.7 miW
Cave
Brinksway Caves, Stockport
17 min walk • The Brinksway Caves, also known as Maggie's Caves, are a group of artificial caves located in Brinksway, by the River Mersey in Stockport.
0.6 miW
Pyramid
The Co-operative Bank, Stockport
15 min walk • The Stockport Pyramid, otherwise known as the Co-operative Bank Pyramid or simply The Pyramid is a commercial office building in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Stockport Garrick Theatre open?

Stockport Garrick Theatre is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Stockport Garrick Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Stockport Central Library, Stockport (1 min walk), Hat Works Museum, Stockport (1 min walk), Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Stockport (4 min walk), Stockport Town Hall, Stockport (4 min walk).

How to get to Stockport Garrick Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stockport Garrick Theatre:

Bus

Stockport, Exchange Street / opposite Garrick Theatre • Lines: 199, 313, 314, 323, 358, 368, 374, 375, 378, 379, 384 (1 min walk)
Stockport, Wellington Road S / adjacent Exchange Street • Lines: 191, 192, 328, 364, X92 (1 min walk)

Train

Stockport (5 min walk)