There is lots to do in Stockport this weekend!

Foodie Friday will return earlier this month in the last of these events for the year. After grabbing something to eat here you can head straight to the Garrick Theatre for a performance of the Railway Children.

Saturday will see 'Gothmas' - a gothic-themed Christmas market at the Masonic Guildhall - whilst on Sunday, young visitors can enjoy a miniature train ride to visit Santa in his grotto.

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The Railway Children | Stockport Garrick Theatre | Fri 15 - Sat 16 December | 7.30pm

Enjoy a performance of The Railway Children at Stockport Garrick Theatre (Image - Stockport Garrick Theatre)

A much-loved classic arrives at Stockport Garrick Theatre this Christmas! 

Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis move to rural Yorkshire with their mother, after their father is sent to prison. They leave behind a comfortable and safe existence, for something that seems to be insecure and hard.

But with this comes more freedom than they've ever known - and the railway line at the bottom of their garden. They discover a world filled with love, resilience, and humanity, as well as new friendships that will change their lives forever.

Perfectly capturing the fears and excitement of childhood with great tenderness and insight, THE RAILWAY CHILDREN is a story of the extraordinary things we can achieve when we look out for each other.

This amateur production of "The Railway Children" is by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.

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Foodie Friday | Market Place | Fri 15 December | 6-9pm

Enjoy Foodie Friday in Stockport's Market Place (Image - Alasdair Perry)

It's that time of the month again, albeit a bit earlier this time around!

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 15 December.

A description for this event reads: "Foodie Friday is a truly unique social event for Stockport town centre, creating a continental-style, street cafe culture which appeals to all ages, and gives families a relaxed and enjoyable night out with their children."

If the prospect of all those traders peddling delicious cuisine from around the world isn't enough, then there will also be live music!

Stockport does Gothmas | Masonic Guildhall | Sat 16 December | 11am

Enjoy the Stockport does Gothmas event at the Masonic Guildhall (Image - Alasdair Perry)

Those looking for something a little darker this Christmas will find lots to like at the Gothmas market event at the Masonic Guildhall.

This event starts at 11am on Saturday 16 December and is free entry for all.

Sixty stalls will appear at this market, offering the likes of curios, art, jewellery, clothing, trinkets, antiques and much more.

A description for this event reads: "Stockport does Gothmas is a family-friendly Christmas shopping event that combines the spirit of the festive season with lots of gothic charm, stalls, a bar, food and a spooky grotto (with a very special guest!). We even have a pop-up photo studio!"

Find more information HERE.

Santa train ride | South Park, Cheadle Hulme | Sun 17 December | 11am-2pm

The Stockport Model Engineers are offering Santa Train Rides at the miniature railway at South Park, Cheadle Hulme on Sunday 17th December between 11am and 2pm

A ride on the miniature train takes children to Santa's Grotto where they can meet Santa and let him know what they would like for Christmas.

There is no charge, just donations for the upkeep of the railway.

The park is on Grove Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport SK8 7NB (adjacent to the Rugby Club and the Pointing Dog). 

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