Local Services & Leisure
Local Websites Children\'s Centres Family info Link can give you information about leisure activities and holiday play schemes in Stockport for you and the children you care for. Leisure activities can range from parent and toddler groups to local parks.
Download a list of Parent and Toddler Groups here. Please note this is not a full list as not all toddler groups have given permission for their details to appear on the website. If you would like us to send you the full list please complete the contact us page or telephone us on Freephone 0808 800 0606 (textphone 0161 476 4380).
Leisure Guide
We also have our own Leisure Guide, download our Leisure Guide here. Please note these are not all the leisure activities as not all of the providers have given permission for their details to appear on the website. If you would like us to send you the full leisure guide please complete the contact us page or telephone us on Freephone 0808 800 0606 (textphone 0161 476 4380).
Summer Holiday Activities
A range of activities take place throughout Stockport over the summer months. These include Park events, play schemes, heritage, library and sports courses.
Details are available from Family info Link and the Tourist Information Centre from June.
Family info Link has provided the following links to local activities for your information. A link to these websites does not guarantee accuracy of information, neither does it give any guarantees of suitability of the information contained, or any official approval of the external websites.
*** If you are an organisation and run activities during the school holidays please let us know and we will advertise them for free in our holiday scheme pack ***
Girlguiding Stockport offer girls and young women, fun and friendship working as a team or as an individual through varied activites. Start from Rainbows at 5 years, Brownies at 7, Guides at 10 and up to adult leaders and helpers. See www.girlguidingstockport.org.uk
Libraries
There are 15 libraries in Stockport and a mobile library service. Visit any Stockport Library and ask to see the CISS database. This is also available online at www.stockport.gov.uk/ciss. The CISS (Community Information Service Stockport) is a database providing information about local facilities, clubs and organisations in the Stockport area. There are many activities held at libraries such as 'Homework Matters' for 7-11 year olds and for younger ones, 'Baby Days', 'Bounce and Rhyme' 'Music and Movement' and 'Storytime'.
Scouts and Cubs
Greater Manchester East Scout Association is a voluntary youth organisation with sectional age ranges from beaver scouts at age 6, through to cubs at age 8, then scouts from age 10 up to adult supporting roles. See www.scouts.co.uk
Sports
For details on sports for adults, children & disabled people, coaching programmes and exercise classes with creche facilties see the information on the Stockport Council website.
Stockport Plaza
With easy access in the very centre of Stockport town centre, the Plaza Theatre and Cinema offers the very best of family entertainment. From classic films, to professional children's shows such as The Mr Men and Brum, from top comedians and bands to the north west's premier family pantomime. See Stockport Plaza or contact the box office on 0161 477 7779 to get a free season brochure.
Swim Stockport
Provide lessons for adults, pre-school and school aged children at different venues across the borough. Telephone 0161 429 0401
***If you know of any other local websites which you feel would be of interest, please let us know***
