Top Things to Do in Marple, Stockport
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Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise
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Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission
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- The Garden House
- Marple Locks
- Roman Lakes
- Marple Aqueduct
- Memorial Park
- Brabyns Park
- Regent Cinema Marple
Top Things to Do in Marple
Things to do in marple, tours near marple.
Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise
Full-Day North Wales Sightseeing Adventure from Manchester
Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour
The Manchester City Stadium Tour
Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission
The Lake District from Manchester
3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch
The Manchester Cheese Crawl
Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour
Top attractions in marple.
Other Top Attractions around Marple
What travellers are saying
- The Garden House
- Marple Locks
- Roman Lakes
- Marple Aqueduct
- Memorial Park
- Brabyns Park
- Regent Cinema Marple
Top Things to Do in Marple
Things to do in marple, tours near marple.
Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise
Full-Day North Wales Sightseeing Adventure from Manchester
Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour
The Manchester City Stadium Tour
Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission
The Lake District from Manchester
3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch
The Manchester Cheese Crawl
Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour
Top attractions in marple.
Other Top Attractions around Marple
What travelers are saying
- The Garden House
- Marple Locks
- Roman Lakes
- Marple Aqueduct
- Memorial Park
- Brabyns Park
- Regent Cinema Marple
Five Things to Do in Marple
Five attractions in and around the centre of marple.
Marple is a lovely corner of North East Cheshire. It is in a semi-rural setting which is handy for Stockport, Manchester, and the Peak District. Our cottages are on the banks of the River Goyt which is a good starting point for exploring the town centre and walks.
1. Chadkirk Trail
Our farm and cottages are a short distance from the Chadkirk Trail. This is a circular walk which takes in the rivers Goyt and Etherow , the Peak Forest Canal, and the most part of Marple. Chadkirk Chapel is a Grade II Listed Building with records going back to 1374. It is of notable interest due to its timber frame and stonework. Along the Chadkirk trail is the…
2. Marple Locks
No trip to Marple is complete without seeing the Marple Locks . All sixteen of them from the junction with the Macclesfield Canal to the aqueduct were restored in 1974 and add character to the town. Along the course of the Peak Forest Canal is Brabyns Park and Roman Lakes.
3. Brabyns Park
One of the joys of Marple is the amount of parks and open spaces, which make the town an attractive place for dog owners. Brabyns Park follows part of the River Goyt and the first eight of Marple’s locks on the Peak Forest Canal. Its expanse of green fields makes for a good picnicking spot. The site of Brabyns Hall, demolished in 1952, is now a car park.
4. Roman Lakes
Towards the southern end of the Peak Forest Canal is Roman Lakes. It provided water for Samuel Oldknow’s mill until 1892, the year it was destroyed by fire. Immediately after, it became a tourist attraction with tearooms and an amusement arcade. Today, there are tearooms, and the lakes are a popular spot with anglers.
5. Regent Cinema
After all that walking, you might wish to take in a film. The Regent Cinema is one of Greater Manchester’s last surviving independent cinemas, and has a good local following. Converted from a place of worship, it became a cinema in 1932. It prides itself on charging realistic prices for cinema tickets and refreshments, a contrast to the multiplex chains a short drive away.
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Marple Locks
This 16-lock flight at Marple is a spectacular sight, and one of the steepest flights in Britain. Visit beautiful countryside and nearby Marple Aqueduct for a family day out.
It's an absolutely fascinating part of our industrial heritage. Not only does Marple boast Benjamin Outram's splendid stone Marple Aqueduct, together with its slightly higher railway viaduct neighbour running parallel. But you're sure to bump into Oldknow - the man who made Marple.
Visit our welcome station for more information, located at the top of Marple's famous lock flight, near to the junction with the Macclesfield Canal .
More information about what you can enjoy at Marple Locks
Things to see and do
Planning your visit.
Marple Locks, Church St, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 6BN
The towpath is always open.
Once you're parked up, it won't cost you a thing.
There are public toilets in the town centre.
Samuel Oldknow (1756 – 1828) transformed rural Marple and Mellor into a hub of industry
Getting here
Parking is available in the town centre
Marple Station is a 5-minute walk to the towpath itself, and 15 minutes to the bottom lock.
Under Marple Aqueduct (Getty Images)
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The Garden House
Charity and Community farm
The Garden House Marple Social Farm and Community Garden
Welcome to The Garden House
‘Enhancing the wellbeing and empowerment of individuals and the wider community through heritage and the natural environment’
The Garden House is a registered charity and community farm in Marple, Stockport providing a calm place of wellbeing for families, individuals, groups and organisations.
We’re home to a variety of animals including; Pigs, Alpacas, Rabbits, Goats, Shetland Ponies, Donkeys and Guinea Pigs. Our sensory garden and riverside walk offer a tranquil space to enjoy nature.
Public entry is by a recommended minimum donation of £5 per person. You can make a donation on entry by cash or on your phone. Under 3s go free. Booking is required for any visiting group of 6 or more. Please enquire here
We’re open 10-4 Tuesday to Sunday and CLOSED every Monday, including Bank Holiday Mondays, for essential maintenance.
The day to day running of the farm and the Riverside Cafe and Icy Bar is led by a dedicated team of volunteers.
We welcome organisations and groups who support children and young adults with a range of physical and mental health challenges and we can provide opportunity for a low cost one-off group visit or regular placements.
We promote sustainability, active lives through nature, and raise awareness of mental health and animal welfare.
The Garden House (Marple) Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales (1182133)
Company number: 1137746, copyright © 2020 the garden house - all rights reserved..
Telephone- 0161 427 8712
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1. Marple Locks
2. The Garden House
3. Memorial Park
4. Brabyns Park
5. Roman Lakes
6. Dragon Miniature Railway
7. Regent Cinema Marple
8. Bulls Head
9. New Horizons Canal Boat
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Top Things to Do in Marple
Things to do in marple, tours near marple.
Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise
Full-Day North Wales Sightseeing Adventure from Manchester
Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour
The Manchester City Stadium Tour
Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission
The Lake District from Manchester
3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch
The Manchester Cheese Crawl
Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour
Top attractions in marple.
Other Top Attractions around Marple
What travellers are saying
- The Garden House
- Marple Locks
- Roman Lakes
- Marple Aqueduct
- Memorial Park
- Brabyns Park
- Regent Cinema Marple
Top Things to Do in Marple, Stockport
Things to do in marple, tours near marple.
Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise
Full-Day North Wales Sightseeing Adventure from Manchester
Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour
The Manchester City Stadium Tour
Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission
The Lake District from Manchester
3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch
The Manchester Cheese Crawl
Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour
Top attractions in marple.
Other Top Attractions around Marple
What travellers are saying
- The Garden House
- Marple Locks
- Roman Lakes
- Marple Aqueduct
- Memorial Park
- Brabyns Park
- Regent Cinema Marple
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1. Marple Locks. 317. Points of Interest & Landmarks. This spectacular flight of sixteen working locks - surrounded by some beautiful wooded countryside and scenic walks - raises the canal 209 feet to reach a height of 518 feet above sea level at Marple. See full details. 2. The Garden House. 83.
1. Marple Locks. 317. Points of Interest & Landmarks. This spectacular flight of sixteen working locks - surrounded by some beautiful wooded countryside and scenic walks - raises the canal 209 feet to reach a height of 518 feet above sea level at Marple. See full details. 2. The Garden House. 83.
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1. Marple Locks. excellent, had as lovely few hours walking the locks, beautiful countryside, thoroughly enjoyed our visit. 2. The Garden House. A lovely place to spend a few hours of fun and adventure in beautiful and interesting surroundings. 3. Marple Aqueduct.
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Planning your visit. The flight of 16 locks at Marple is a spectacular sight, one of the steepest flights in Britain. With the beautiful countryside around Marple Aqueduct a 20 minute walk up the towpath to the top of the flight, it makes a wonderful place for a family day out. It's an absolutely fascinating part of our industrial heritage.
1. Chadkirk Trail. Our farm and cottages are a short distance from the Chadkirk Trail. This is a circular walk which takes in the rivers Goyt and Etherow, the Peak Forest Canal, and the most part of Marple. Chadkirk Chapel is a Grade II Listed Building with records going back to 1374. It is of notable interest due to its timber frame and stonework.
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THE 5 BEST Marple Things to Do with Kids. 1. Marple Locks. excellent, had as lovely few hours walking the locks, beautiful countryside, thoroughly enjoyed our visit. 2. The Garden House. A lovely place to spend a few hours of fun and adventure in beautiful and interesting surroundings. 3.
Marple Locks. This spectacular flight of sixteen working locks - surrounded by some beautiful wooded countryside and scenic walks - raises the canal 209 feet to reach a height of 518 feet above sea level at Marple. 2. The Garden House. The Garden House Farm and Riverside Walk is one of the few visitor attractions in Marple, a highlight for the ...
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THE 5 BEST Marple Sights & Landmarks. We perform checks on reviews. 1. Marple Locks. excellent, had as lovely few hours walking the locks, beautiful countryside, thoroughly enjoyed our visit. 2. The Garden House. A lovely place to spend a few hours of fun and adventure in beautiful and interesting surroundings.
The Garden House is a registered charity and community farm in Marple, Stockport providing a calm place of wellbeing for families, individuals, groups and organisations. We're home to a variety of animals including; Pigs, Alpacas, Rabbits, Goats, Shetland Ponies, Donkeys and Guinea Pigs. Our sensory garden and riverside walk offer a tranquil ...
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1. Marple Locks. excellent, had as lovely few hours walking the locks, beautiful countryside, thoroughly enjoyed our visit. 2. The Garden House. A lovely place to spend a few hours of fun and adventure in beautiful and interesting surroundings. 3. Memorial Park.
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1. Marple Locks. 317. Points of Interest & Landmarks. This spectacular flight of sixteen working locks - surrounded by some beautiful wooded countryside and scenic walks - raises the canal 209 feet to reach a height of 518 feet above sea level at Marple. See full details. 2. The Garden House. 83.
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