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Hat Works
Wellington Mill, Wellington Road South, Stockport.
Located on the A6 Wellington Road South, opposite the bus station, close to the railway station.

Tel: 0161 355 7770.

Open: Mon-Fri - 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sat-Sun 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day.

Admission charge: Yes.

The UK's first and only museum dedicated to the exciting world of hats and hat making. Hatting history, interactive demonstrations - watch the hatting demonstrators. Top hats to baseball caps - enjoy the stunning display of hats through the centuries. Family fun - Explore the journey of feltmaking from central Asia to Stockport's hatting industry. Hands on hats - dress up as a hatter's apprentice or try your hand at feltmaking as part of a pre-booked session. Other things to see and do with exhibitions and special events. Level 2 Cafe

Disabled access: Fully accessible, lifts to all floors disabled toilets on two floors.

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