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Tesco postcode: SK13 8HB       Aldi postcode: SK13 7AB

About Glossop

Walking around Derbyshire?

This website allows you to look and download routes around the area. 

Glossop is a market town in the High Peak borough in Derbyshire. It lies on the Glossop Brook, which is a tributary of the River Etherow and is about 15 miles east of Manchester.

Glossop railway timetable

The local station is located in the centre of Glossop and links to Manchester Piccadilly station.

Musium of Science and Industry (Manchester)

This museum is great for families, the interactive exhibits are worth the train ride or car journey into manchester. IT IS FREE, except for the simulator ride and 4D cinema. Open 10am to 5pm every day except from the 24th to 26th of December and 1 January.

The museum's postcode is M3 4FP

Imperial War Museum (Manchester)

Another good trip out for families. The IWM is also free!

"The Queens Arms" pub with an Indian restaurant upstairs

(<1 mile)

If your looking for somewhere to have a pint and a great indian meal, this pub is just a 5 minute walk up manor park road.

"The Globe" pub and concert venue (<1mile)

If your looking for somewhere to have a pint and are willing to go for a 15 minute walk down the road, this is a great place for an evenings entertainment. 

Ever wanted to ride a horse? Try the equestrian centre (<3 miles)

On pony days you can spend the day learning to look after their ponies and have fun with your riding. We do strongly suggest you contact Hargate Hill Equestrian Centre before you set off on your family day out, just to make sure they are open and to confirm admission prices, you dont want to have to drive back disapointed.

Glossop Golf Course (<1 mile)

This site is near to the cottages, you cant miss it.

To check ticket prices go to teeofftimes

The local leisure centre (<1 mile)

The leisure centre is just down the road and offers a gym and other recreational activities. 

Glossop Swimming Baths (1 mile)

The local swimming baths is a short drive away from the cottages and its postcode is SK13 7DS. 

Howard Town micro brewery (<1 mile)

If you ever wanted to have a look inside a brewery, you can at Howard Town micro brewery.  Its postcode is SK13 7SS.

Manor Park (<1mile)

This park is popular and ideal for day trips with children, offering a large, well equipped play area. The miniature railway and cafe are open in the peak season.

There are 3 slides, a ball pool, ball juggler and ball shower, a small football area, cannon and rope bridges.

There is a separate padded toddler area with baby ball pool, keeping toddlers out of harms way. 

They have created a new Baby Room with play tunnel, enclosed ball pool, baby lay-play mats and books that are aimed at under 3s. There's also a story time corner which has a range of books for all ages to choose from. Comfy seating is also a plus. The prices for taking them in here is very small.

The free WiFi and a cafe might also help you to relax for a little bit...

Whistle Stop Play Cafe (1 mile)

New Mills Walkway (7 miles)

This walk is quite popular due to the scenery and its 125 yard walkway that is held by pillars rising from the river bed.

This place offers the usual high quality, multi storey play zone that goes up to a heght of 4ft9. which has a main climbing frame with all the fun interactive features one expects from modern softplay. Its postcode is SK14 3AU.

Wacky Warehouse at Mottram Wood pub (3 miles)

Chatsworth House (27 miles)

This historic building has one of the largest water fountains powered by pressure. The emperor fountain has water that drops 122m through a 40cm iron pipe to create a 60 metre jet firing into the air.

Peak District National Park (<10 miles)

Many a great day out can be planned from this website. There are visitor centres, bike hires and great walks planned that you can take a look at.

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