Market traders have said the wider regeneration of their town is having a positive impact on their businesses. Stallholders at Stockport Market said it was busier than ever over the last 18 months.

It’s been the heart of the town for generations. Stockport Market, based in a Victorian hall with huge glass windows, has everything from fresh meat and fish to clothes, beer and bacon butties.

On it's main feature though, and why it finds itself so high up in the rankings, the guide notes: "Stockport’s busy market in the centre of its town is one of the biggest draws for visitors.

The council have said footfall is increasing in the area, thanks to events such as a monthly street-food festival called Foodie Friday, and Stockport Makers Markets. “There’s a lot of history here, ...