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Hatworks review Rate it
Proudly describing itself as 'the UK's only museum devoted solely to the hatting industry', Hatworks is a quaint experience, displaying machinery and memorabilia from local hatting factories (once the town's prime trade, hence Stockport County FC's nickname of the Hatters).
A second floor is crammed with headwear donated by everyone from Vivienne Westwood to Fred Dibnah, plus there's an extensive family area where kids can play dress-up.
Hatworks details
Wellington Road South,
Stockport,
SK3 OEU
Area South Manchester
Transport Bus 42, 173, 192, 203, or Stockport rail
Telephone 161 355 7770
Open (last entry 4pm) 10am-5pm Tue-Sat; 11am-5pm Sun
Admission free. Tours £2.65; £7 family
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