We were given a tour of here in November. The lady that takes you around is very knowledgeable and answers any questions you have. Lots to see in here its all be laid out very well.

Just 4 of us in group but guide, Roger was brilliant, giving very detailed explanation of the felt to many types of related hats and how the process changed through the ages. Wonderful exhibits and enhanced with videos, some of the time of early manufacture....More

Even though we had lived near Stockport for many years, we had never found time to visit the 'Hat Works'. We didn't know what we'd missed! Entrance is free but to maintain the museum donations are asked for where possible. We entered from the street...More

The Hat Works guided tour began with 10 min video & then personally guided tour around the old hat making machinery. Extremely knowledgeable local man as Guide. Fascinating process and overall interesting. Possibly a struggle for small children as could be a little dull, but...More

We were en route to Derbyshire and looking for somewhere to visit on the way. I looked up things to do in Stockport and came across the Hat Works. I thought it might be mildly interesting but I was wrong - it was quite fascinating....More

One of a small number of excellent museums in Stockport, this one features the hatting industry which once centred on this area. You enter via a very nice shop with a very good hat selection for sale. Downstairs there are two floors, one with extensive...More

My mother in law came over for the weekend and I thought this would be a nice museum to spend the morning. The museum is free but tours are £5. We did not take the tour. The museum gives a good idea of what life...More