Glossop
Discover Glossop
Connected to Manchester by train and situated at the gateway to the Peak District, Glossop is ideally placed for a combination of culture and countryside walks. Located at the foot of the famous Snake Pass, popular hiking routes out from the town centre include Black Hill, Bleaklow, Kinder Scout and the haunting B29 US air force bomber crash site. Be sure to spend some time in the historic Old Glossop conservation area too, with its stone cottages and medieval market cross – as well as the restaurants, bars and cafés that have seen the town hailed as something of a foodie destination.
Keep an eye out for productions at the tiny Partington Theatre, pack a picnic for the scenic surrounds of Manor Park – or just glory in following in the footsteps of Glossop’s famous former residents, fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, writer Hilary Mantel and artist L.S. Lowry, who made his home in the nearby Mottram-in-Longdendale.
For travel tips to the Hub locations, see our Travel Routes page.
Glossop Events
Cabinet of Treasures
Celebrate the special places, people, wildlife and stories of Glossop in this creative drop-in workshop.
Cabinet of Treasures
Celebrate the special places, people, wildlife and stories of Glossop in this creative drop-in workshop.
Cabinet of Treasures
Celebrate the special places, people, wildlife and stories of Glossop in this creative drop-in workshop.
Cabinet of Treasures
Celebrate the special places, people, wildlife and stories of Glossop in this creative drop-in workshop.
Dark Peak Photo Exhibition
New photography inspired by Beltane, spring and folklore.
Creature & Flag Making Drop In Workshop
Drop-in creative workshop: making seasonal creatures & celebration flags for Glossop's Celebration parade
Silver Lining by Sandi Toksvig
A hilarious comedy about a group of women staging their own escape.
Concious Creativity
Environmental sustainability training for artists
Screen Printing Workshop at KIN.DER
Screen printing workshop inspired by folklore and springtime.
Derbyshire Makes Festival - Glossop
A springtime celebration of heritage, folklore and making
The Makory Tour - Glossop
Free drop-in creative workshops celebrating Derbyshire’s innovators - past and present - on board Derbyshire’s travelling makerspace.
Lady of the Loom: Opening ceremony
Our Lady of the Loom puppet opens our day.
Yarn Bombing & Knitting Displays
A Springtime Weaving Revival
Help create a community artwork.
Springtime Stage
Live music celebrating springtime.
Glossop Community Allotment and Men in Sheds
Craft skills demonstration and handmade items for sale.
Maison Foo presents… Val and Friends Community Living Room
Val & Trev welcome you round to their pop-up up home from home for brews, bants and a dose of good neighbourly vibes.
The Lady of the Loom's Parade Crafting Workshop
Drop-in creative workshop: making seasonal creatures & celebration flags for Glossop's Celebration parade.
Cabinet of Treasures
Celebrate the special places, people, wildlife and stories of Glossop in this creative drop-in workshop.
Partington Theatre: Storytelling Takeover
Gather with us to experience local stories and folklore through talks, films, and cosy storytelling gatherings.
Springtime Makers Market
Treat yourself to something special this spring.
Thingamabob
Ingenious solo street show blending circus, clowning, and mechanical mayhem.
Film Cuts Club: Creative Workshop
Join this drop-in session for some folklore-inspired film fun.
Thingamabob
Ingenious solo street show blending circus, clowning, and mechanical mayhem.
Flash Folk: A Creative Writing Workshop
Glossop is full of stories waiting to be retold!
The Lady of the Loom's Celebration Parade
Our Lady of the Loom returns in a closing parade.
One Act Play Festival
Partington Theatre's annual festival
Screen Printing Workshop at KIN.DER
Screen printing workshop inspired by folklore and springtime.
Glossop Arts Network Trail
Discover new work, meeting the makers, and experiencing the rich artistic talent within the local community.