Stockport's Merseyway centre had its busiest weekend of the year so far, for the opening of Stockroom.

Stockroom is the town centre's new library and events space.

In its opening weekend from Saturday 24 to Sunday 25 May, more than 15,000 visitors popped in for a look around.

This opening weekend featured a jam-packed schedule of music, art showcases, children's events, and more.

Further still, there were 517 new members, with 3,697 book loans and 1,671 book returns recorded.

Stockroom boasts a beautiful open plan layout, with a huge range of areas which make the space perfect for socialising, quiet study, and everything in between.

It's accessible from two sides; from the Merseyway high street and from Great Underbank.

Downstairs is a cafe, an events space, the fiction section, and a children's area. 

On the upper floor is the non-fiction section, the library archives, and another events space.

Cllr Dan Oliver, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Public Protection at Stockport Council, said: "We've always said Stockroom would be something really special for Stockport – a place to inspire people, spark creativity and bring the community together – and it's clear that residents feel the same.

"The atmosphere has been fantastic, and it's brilliant to see people of all ages exploring what Stockroom has to offer. Combined with another record-breaking week at Merseyway, it's a great sign of what's to come. Stockport is thriving – and this is just the start."

Victoria Nichol, Centre Manager at Merseyway Shopping Centre, said: "The opening of Stockroom has created an incredible buzz across the town centre and it's fantastic to see such a strong and positive response from the public.

"We've just experienced our busiest week of 2025 so far at Merseyway - a real reflection of the growing momentum here in Stockport. With Stockroom now open, new state-of-the-art customer facilities and an exciting summer ahead, including the return of our popular outdoor beach, there's a real sense of energy and optimism. It's a brilliant time for Stockport - and we're proud to be right at the heart of it."