Staircase House and Stockport Museum

Staircase House and Stockport Museum Staircase House is a Grade II* listed medieval building dating from around 1460 situated in Stockport Grade 2* listed building.
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Staircase House offers a unique glimpse into the life of mediæval and renaissance Stockport, the origins of the town, its status as a borough and a market town, and the subsequent stages of the House's development until the 1940s, when it was last used as a private dwelling. Also on the same site is Stockport Museum! Time-travel from Palaeolithic to present day Stockport to experience the town’s e

ntire history under one roof. Explore fantastic finds;

>Mellor Iron Age hilltop settlement
>Life in medieval times
>The thriving textile industry of the Victorian era
>The impact of World War I

And don't forget our popular family gallery - designed to help imaginations run wild, it is a space where anything is possible. Stockport Museum is free entry, charges apply to Staircase House.

Check out these creations from our Jesmonite session for young people yesterday!
28/05/2026

Check out these creations from our Jesmonite session for young people yesterday!

Beginner crochet is always popular, but we've got some places left on this session coming up in June. Click the link for...
19/05/2026

Beginner crochet is always popular, but we've got some places left on this session coming up in June. Click the link for full details and to book.

We've still got some places on this session coming up on the 13th June! Click the link in the original post to book.
18/05/2026

We've still got some places on this session coming up on the 13th June! Click the link in the original post to book.

Extra crochet session added! See original post for details.
14/04/2026

Extra crochet session added! See original post for details.

Look at the happy faces! You can make your own mosaic coasters with Caroline at Staircase House in June - click the link...
11/04/2026

Look at the happy faces! You can make your own mosaic coasters with Caroline at Staircase House in June - click the link in Caroline's post to book on.

Lots of creativity on display this Easter! We love seeing what you make in 'Creative Corner' 🌼🌸🌺
10/04/2026

Lots of creativity on display this Easter! We love seeing what you make in 'Creative Corner' 🌼🌸🌺

One place has become available on previously sold out 'needle felted pictures' on 25th April. So if you missed out now'...
09/04/2026

One place has become available on previously sold out 'needle felted pictures' on 25th April. So if you missed out now's your chance - click the link for details and to book.

Create your own unique woollen landscape artwork

Thanks to everyone who came to a 'Create at Staircase' session this year! We are delighted to say that the 2026 sessions...
15/12/2025

Thanks to everyone who came to a 'Create at Staircase' session this year! We are delighted to say that the 2026 sessions with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops are now available to book. A perfect Christmas gift for the crafty person in your life...or yourself!

We've got some exciting new sessions coming up, as well as old favourites. See the programme and book here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/stockport-council-museums-service-9850717694

Address

30/31 Marketplace
Stockport
SK11ES

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441614744444

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