What's on in Stockport this weekend - Armed Forces Day, artisan markets, summer festival, and more

By Alasdair Perry

27th Jun 2024 | Local News

Stockport is set for a variety of events this weekend, including armed forces day, artisan markets, and more (Image - Alasdair Perry)
Stockport is set for a variety of events this weekend, including armed forces day, artisan markets, and more (Image - Alasdair Perry)

There is lots to do in Stockport over the next few days.

Kicking off the weekend is the welcome return of Foodie Friday, running from 6-9pm in Market Place.

Saturday is a bumper day, featuring Armed Forces Day, the Reddish Handmade market, and the Bramhall Summer Festival.

Sunday is no less busy, with a Rare Finds Flea Market in the town centre, and a family market at nearby Miru Mill.

And remember, it doesn't have to be just one of these events and no others - with most running throughout the day, it should be easy enough to nip around the borough and see as much as you'd like.

Foodie Friday | Market Place | Fri 28 June | 6-9pm

(Image - Alasdair Perry)

It's that time of the month again!

Market Place in Stockport town centre will host a myriad of street food traders in this much-loved event in the Stockport calendar.

Proceedings will run from 6-9pm on Friday 28 June.

Armed Forces Day | locations throughout Stockport town centre | Sat 29 June | 10.45am-4pm

(Image - Stockport Council)

Stockport's Armed Forces Day will take place on Saturday 29 June.

Like in previous years, visitors can expect a parade, as well as a range of other events and activities across the town centre.

The parade will set off from St Peter's Square at 10.45am, finishing up in Market Place.

After the parade (expected to finish around 11am), free and family-friendly activities will be taking place throughout the town centre until 4pm.

These include:

  • Live music on the Strawberry Radio Stage in Market Place
  • Military exhibitions around the Market Hall, featuring 40 displays
  • A WWII trail around the town centre for youngsters (Visit the Stockport Normandy Veterans legacy stall in the Market Place to start the trail)
  • Replica Spitfire showcase at the Merseyway Shopping Centre
  • Crafting activities at the Merseyway Shopping Centre
  • Stockport Air Raid Shelters and Stockport Museum open for free visits

Reddish Handmade Market | Broadstone Mill | Sat 29 June ! 11am-3pm

Find locally handmade, quality, affordable gifts, homeware, garden inspiration, art, jewellery, pampering products and fresh produce at this friendly, regular artisan market in Reddish.

Come from lunch, courtesy of Hot Thai (rice burgers), Maki's Curry Buns (authentic Japanese snacks), Gavin's Pizza Co (Neapolitan pizza) as well as handmade ice cream from Exclusive Scoop, freshly brewed coffee from Extreme Coffee and a fully stocked bar run by Reddish Ale.

Bring the kids, the family and your fur babies for a mooch, a relax and a wander.

Free parking. Free entry. And you can have a wander round the Shopping Outlet too.

The event runs from 11am to 3pm.

Bramhall Summer Festival | Village Square | Sat 29 June | from 11am

(Image - Law of the Few)

Bramhall's Village Square will host a summer festival on Saturday 29 June from 11am. A description for this event reads:

"This year's summer festival in Bramhall Village Square will be on Saturday 29 June, and since it will be in the middle of the Euros, that will be the theme!

"As always, there will be an artisan market on the road, vinyl stalls in the Village Square, the Stockport County cage, and entertainment all day from Strawberry Radio.

"This year headline band will be the incredible The Beavers!"

Rare Finds Flea Market | The Space / Petersgate Tap | Sun 30 June | 11am-4pm

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On Sunday 30 June, we'll be trading at The Space + Petersgate Tap from 11am-4pm. With a great community feel, we'll be trading across the two venues on St Petersgate, Stockport. Join us for a day of antique thrifting with our band of vintage traders and local businesses rehoming second-hand items, furniture, fashion, art, music, and more.

During your visit, enjoy a coffee or lunch on St Petersgate before exploring the local businesses of Stockport Underbanks, Mealhouse Brow, and Market Place.

Entry fees (grants entry to both venues):

EARLY BIRD (11-11:30) ~ £3 entry

STANDARD (from 11:30) ~ £1 entry

Children go free.

Family Market Day | Miru Mill | Sun 30 June | 11am-4pm

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Having re-opened after renovations, Miru Mill - based at 21 Lavenders Brow in Stockport town centre - is hosting a family-friendly market day on Sunday 30 June from 11am-4pm.

Featured traders include:

  • Emiko - limited edition kids' clothing, handmade toys
  • Sticky Fingers - donuts, pastries, cakes, coffee
  • The Family Store - books, toys, home and living
  • Wolf Noodle - prints, clothes, interiors
  • Be Diddy - vintage kids' clothing, accessories, lifestyle
  • Dasein - home fragrance, handmade textiles
  • Retro Rehab - vintage home goods
  • Still Life - kids' clothing, accessories

Visitors can also find activities for young ones, including crafts and play areas.

Parking is available nearby, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.

Dogs are also welcome.

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