The Stockport Air Raid Shelters are a system of almost 1 mile of underground air-raid shelters dug under Stockport, 6 miles south of Manchester, …
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Jan 11, 2025
Visited today after the Hat Works Museum. Both are council run but this costs £5.50 to enter - well worth the admission cost!! You start off with a bit of a show about air raids and the start of the… Full review by Jess P
Nov 6, 2024
An amazing slice of history. The entrance doesn't give any hint of the story that lies behind. Plenty of information boards and free audio guide give an idea of what life was like during WW2. Very re… Full review by 212jenifert
Oct 12, 2024
This is a large WW2 air raid shelter built to accommodate a few thousand people. We were given audio guides and set off on our own. The audio guide was clear and concise and the arrows on the ground … Full review by 355bonniey
There were a few steps to get into the audio visual section at the start of the tour as I recall. Whether these can be avoided I'm not sure, it may be best to ask the venue directly. Once in …
There were a few steps to get into the audio visual section at the start of the tour as I recall. Whether these can be avoided I'm not sure, it may be best to ask the venue directly. Once in the tunnels I think you'd be fine.
Do the car parks in stock port get very busy during the Easter holidays - reading the reviews it seems there is a multi story very close but how easy would it be to find a space on a Friday morning during Easter holidays ?
Would the air raid shelters be ok for someone with limited walking ability, are there any steep slopes or steps?
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Dear Julie, it all depends on the severity of the impairment. The floor inside is not too bad however, it is made out of sandstone so it isn't perfectly smooth. There are lumps and bumps …
Dear Julie, it all depends on the severity of the impairment. The floor inside is not too bad however, it is made out of sandstone so it isn't perfectly smooth. There are lumps and bumps and in the dimmed light can catch someone with a balance issue unawares. We took my niece, who can walk with difficulty and needs a chair most of the time. She was able to get out and walk on the majority of the tour. (We went at our own pace) If it is an age thing, there are benches to rest on. Top Tip: Take a small torch to light the floor. I hope you find this useful and enjoy your visit.
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