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Singles in and around Stockport
Stockport is a historic market town on the southern edge of Greater Manchester, with a giant railway viaduct, old streets by the River Mersey and the Peak District close by. For a first date there's a wander round the Underbanks, a stroll in Vernon Park, or a walk along the Peak Forest Canal at Marple. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Stockport
Three easy places to meet someone new in Stockport. Check opening times before you go.
The Underbanks and the Viaduct
Steep old streets under the huge brick railway viaduct, with independent bars and cafés. Free to wander and easy to find.
Vernon Park
A traditional town park above the River Goyt, with lawns and trees. Free to enter and a good place for a gentle first walk.
Marple and the Peak Forest Canal
A pretty canal village with a famous flight of locks and a tall stone aqueduct close by. Flat towpaths and pubs make it a good slow walk.
Around Stockport
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Stockport town centre, Cheadle, Bramhall, Marple, Hazel Grove, Heaton Moor and Romiley.
Getting there: Stockport station is on the West Coast Main Line, with fast trains to Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston and Birmingham. Marple and Romiley have trains to Manchester, and buses link Stockport with Cheadle and Bramhall. The M60 and A6 are the main roads.
Go Manchester Dating covers the whole Manchester area, so you can join from Stockport and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Stockport
What is a good first date in Stockport?
There are plenty of easy options: a wander round the Underbanks, a stroll in Vernon Park and a walk along the Peak Forest Canal at Marple. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Stockport?
Stockport station is on the West Coast Main Line, with fast trains to Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston and Birmingham. Marple and Romiley have trains to Manchester, and buses link Stockport with Cheadle and Bramhall. The M60 and A6 are the main roads.
Can I join Go Manchester Dating from Stockport?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Manchester Dating covers the whole Manchester area, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Stockport?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.