Accommodation &
Travel
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW, PRIOR TO JOINING ONE OF OUR HANDS-ON COURSES
We love to welcome students from all over the world here at UKSoF and that’s why we’ve curated this list of handy hotels along with information on how to find us as well as some of our favourite dining spots in the area.
We’ve organised the below lists into distance in miles (m) to/from the School & Joseph Massie Studio.
The Uk School of Floristry is based on the third floor of Hallam Mill, Stockport.
ADDRESS:
Joseph Massie : The UK School of Floristry
Unit 3D - Hallam Mill
Hallam Street
Stockport
Manchester
SK2 6PT
Please be aware that some Sat-Nav Systems may take you around the back of the Mill, however via car the only access is down Hallam Street directly off the main A6 - Buxton Road.
Below is a list of local hotels in the Stockport area, along with some in the heart of Manchester City Centre:
STOCKPORT & SURROUNDING AREAS
Premier Inn, Stockport South (0.2m)
A popular British hotel chain, just a 2 minute walk to the School & Studio.
Alma Lodge, Stockport (0.4m)
Small independent hotel and conference centre, just a 6 minute walk to the School & Studio.
Holiday Inn Express, Stockport (1.2m)
A well known hotel chain, 6 minute drive to the School & Studio.
The Wycliffe Hotel (1.5m)
Independent hotel, a 6 minute drive to the School & Studio.
Oddfellows On The Park, Cheadle (4.6m)
Five-star boutique hotel, 15 minute drive to the School & Studio.
MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
Chain hotel in Manchester City Centre
British hotel chain in Manchester City Centre,
5 star Hotel in Manchester City Centre.
5 Star Hotel in Manchester City Centre.
Boutique chain hotel chain in Manchester City Centre,
HOW TO GET TO STOCKPORT:
Stockport is situated just 10-minutes south of Manchester city centre by train and is easy to get to from the whole of the North West.
By Car
Stockport is just 6 miles (9km) from Manchester city centre.
Exit M60(J1)- Stockport West/Central. Follow signs for town centre. At small roundabout take 2nd exit onto Heaton Lane. At traffic lights turn right onto A6 towards Buxton/Stepping Hill hospital. Continue on A6 for approx 1 mile. Turn right onto Hallam Street.
By Public Transport
Davenport Rail Station: 0.4 mile
Stockport Rail Station: 1 mile
Direct Train and bus services from Manchester city centre to Stockport town centre & and to Davenport Rail Station.
Visit the Bee Network website link above, or call them on 0871 200 2233 for further information.
Direct bus services also link with National Express Coach Services into Manchester. More information is available by calling them on 08705 808080 .
There are numerous high speed train links to Manchester from most parts of the UK where direct links to Stockport completes the journey. For details telephone National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or regional train companies.
Visit Trainline for all rail, coach and other travel services for the best prices and smart, real-time travel info on the go.
SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE DINING SPOTS
A 20 minute stroll from the Studio & School into Stockport town centre, you’ll find plenty of independent and chain restaurants and bars that serve food.
Where The Light Gets In is Stockport’s Michelin Recommended restaurant.
The Dough Guys
A 3 minute walk from the School & Studio, offering stone-baked pizza.
Mexican small plates in the heart of Stockport.
This highly rated restaurant is a 10 minute drive from the Studio & School.
The only Cambodian restaurant in the North of England.
FURTHER QUESTIONS?
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