Stockport Air Raid Shelters 

61 Chestergate 

Stockport  SK1 1NE
Tel: 0161 474 1940

Fax: 0161 474 1942

Minicom: 0161 480 1943

Location Map

First-hand experience of daily life in 1940s, war-torn Britain. A labyrinth of tunnels under part of the town centre provided shelter - and a way of life - for Stockport and Manchester families through the dark days of the Blitz.

Explore authentic reconstructions in a core area of sandstone tunnels. Stockport Air Raid Shelters are one of the few ARP tunnel-systems built specifically for civilians in Britain and often accommodated over 7,000 people nightly. Anderson Shelters were also popular locally and a reconstruction of one of these is on display, complete with bunks and table.

Opening Times:

Monday to Saturday 11.00am - 5.00pm   Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm 

Last admissions 4.15pm

Open Bank Holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day

Souvenirs and wartime memorabilia are on sale in the reception shop

The tour is fully accessible to wheelchair users as are the toilet facilities.

Tour Prices (2005)

Adult  £3.95  Child  £2.50

Concessions -   OAP, UB40, students £2.95

Family Ticket - 2 adults, 2 children £11.00