Weir Mill,
Stockport.
Not your run of the mill, mill.
Weir Mill is a new community of 253 homes, independent bars, eateries, coffee shops and stores, new public squares and bags of green space.
Sat alongside the River Mersey and the town’s iconic viaduct, Weir Mill is part of the ambitious £1bn town centre regeneration plans being delivered by Stockport’s Mayoral Development Corporation.
We’re now on the hunt and the best independents to set up shop at Weir Mill, with space available in the Grade II listed mills and industrial-style new builds.
Wanna move in?
The history.
Weir Mill started off life in 1790 as an integrated cotton works powered by the River Mersey. It’s that old, it predates the viaduct, which was built over the mill’s engine house in 1840.
Devastating fires led architect George Woodhouse to design an innovative fireproof mill here in 1883. At the peak of production in 1892, Weir Mill was home to 900 looms and 60,000 spindles.
Since then, Weir Mill has been home to a mix of businesses, from urban airsoft to recording studios. After decades without any TLC, the mill was in desperate need of saving.
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Chestergate & King Street West.
A striking entrance showing a mix of old and new, and your first peek into the new courtyard with bags of lush greenery alongside independent cafes, bars and stores.
The trans-pennine way cycle path runs alongside so there’ll be plenty of bike storage.
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The Waterfront & Wheelhouse.
We’re opening up access to the river with a new public square overlooking the River Mersey and is the perf close up viewpoint to the town’s iconic viaduct.
The restored Wheelhouse will become a resident gym, lounge and co-working space.
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Weir Mill East.
Celebrating the site’s history, we’ve used the same red on the buildings that was found on the machinery in the mill.
These homes have huge windows and exposed concrete. There’s a rooftop terrace and cafe-bar on the ground floor.
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Weavers Square
The beating heart of the community and a buzzing new hangout spot for Stockport.
Sat underneath the viaduct and featuring the restored cast iron columns of former Weavers' Shed, the square will be a vibrant home for riverside street markets, parties and pop-ups.
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West Shed.
An awesome indoor space with exposed brick, vaulted arches and cast iron columns.
The skylights will soak this former weaving shed with light creating a relaxed space to take your laptop, grab a coffee and while away the day.
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The Courtyard.
The former working courtyard to the mills will be a lush, green oasis will be chocka with trees and plants, with plenty of nooks and corners to explore.
Surrounded by indie food and drink, you’ll be able to order alfresco scran and bevs.
Indie bars, coffee shops, eateries and stores.
Weir Mill will be a new destination for food, drink and socialising. We’re on the hunt for the best independents to set up shop here.
Units range from 964 to 5,962 sq ft, and all have space to spill out onto the lush, green courtyards and public squares.
“The imminent conversion of the beautiful Weir Mill, next to the Mersey, and the iconic railway viaduct by the leading Manchester social impact developer Capital&Centric into flats, shops and public spaces is the highlight of a £1 billion regeneration that will transform a historic centre that’s already looking like one of the coolest little corners of the country.”
The location.
Weir Mill is right next to Stockport’s iconic viaduct and just a short stroll to the town centre and train station.
Stockport has a thriving food and drink scene led by independent bars, eateries and pop-ups. It also has a solid reputation for art and music as well vintage stores and traders.
Weir Mill
Chestergate
Stockport
SK3 0AG