Location: Glossop
Top Things to do in Glossop
What to do and see in Glossop, England: The Best Free Things to do
Glossop is a market town in the High Peak, Derbyshire, England, about 15 miles (24 km) east of Manchester, 24 miles (39 km) west of Sheffield and 32 miles (51 km) north of the county town, Matlock. Glossop is near Derbyshire's county borders with Cheshire, Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire. It is between 150 and 300 metres (492 and 984 ft) above mean sea level, and is a gateway to the Peak District National Park.
Restaurants in Glossop
1. Lymefield Arts & Crafts Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Cer2912
Lovely place with beautiful local art and crafts, perfect place to buy a gift or treat yourself - homemade cake is tasty too!
2. Prince Of Wales
3. Manor Park
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4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By bazonian2015 - Stockport, United Kingdom
We go to this park several times a year. It is a large park with various sections. Including a hard court tennis court, crazy golf, a large pond with ducks, geese and other wildlife, it also has a river running through where you can see wild fish, loads of gardens with flowers and ornamental trees, very accessible for wheelchair users. Has a cafe selling hot and cold drinks, ice creams, snacks and balls. It also has a minature railway with 2 diesel locomotives where you can have a ride on. Although this did not appear to be running the day we visited. Well tended Gardens and not much litter. A fair amount of free car parking. Although it can get busy. A lovely park.
4. Longdendale Trail
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By johnhI2953BN - Tintwistle, United Kingdom
A great trail and fab views and generally on the flat, park at Hadfield and cycle or walk the whole length to the Woodhead tunnels. Tip go early and not at the weekend to avoid the crowds.
5. Howard Park
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By kensmoon - Lincoln, United Kingdom
Designed by the landscape gardener responsible for Crystal Palace, this is a lovely park set on a hillside with carefully maintained flower beds, specimen trees, a brook running through it and an ornamental lake. We complimented one of the gardeners, who we saw working, on its excellent condition.
6. "Over-Exposed!" Crash Site
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 997briant - London, United Kingdom
This is one of the most extraordinary things you will see in the Peak District National Park. High up on the bleak, boggy landscape of Bleaklow (a peat-covered, gritstone moorland some 2000 feet above sea level), lies the crash site of an aircraft called “Overexposed”. Over 70 yeas ago, “Overexposed”, a Boeing RB-29A Superfortress aircraft belonging to the US airforce was flying from Royal Airforce Scampton (near the city of Lincoln) to Royal Airforce Burtonwood (near the city of Warrington), on the afternoon of 3 November 1948. It was making a descent in heavy cloud, and crashed onto Bleaklow. On the aircraft were 11 crew and two passengers; all tragically lost their lives. The remains of the aircraft are still on Bleaklow today, spread over a considerable area. In 1988 the site was designated a memorial. It is certainly worth a visit, and you will not forget what you see: a huge amount of the wreckage of the bomber: aircraft wings, engines, wheels, and other parts, now rusting and weathered. We visited in July 2020; here’s some points that will help you with getting to the site easily and safely. 1. The visit does require some careful thought and planning, as poor weather and an extremely boggy landscape can be challenging. We watched a couple of You Tube videos on getting to the site before we ventured on to Bleaklow. They were really helpful as you have to climb up to the crash site on Bleaklow on largely unmade paths... and there are a few of them. 2. If driving, park at Snake Pass where the Pennine Way path crosses the A57; you’ll see other cars parked, and the entrance to the Pennine Way. 3. Identify the landmark of High Shelf Stones on Bleaklow, and keep it on your left as you follow the Pennine Way. You’ll come to what looks like a set of stepping stones up a slope. At the top of these steps you will see a path made by other walkers cutting off to the left. You can follow that path, or as we did, continue on along the Pennine way until the High Shelf Stones landmark is directly on your left. We took a path that veered off to the left there; it was heading directly up the slope of Bleaklow, towards High Shelf Stones. 4. Wear sensible footwear. Bleaklow is a peat bog, crisscrossed by numerous groughs (water-eroded channels), and it can be slippery and challenging. However, I wouldn’t describe it as difficult (and I am a senior). It just requires care and a slow and steady pace. As you climb higher on this path, you’ll suddenly see the aircraft wreckage in front of you, spread across the slope. The walk from the car park to the wreckage took about 50 minutes. 5. It’s now a memorial site, so be respectful, and do not remove bits of wreckage from the site. 6. From the wreckage site we continued the short distance up to the lookout of High Shelf Stones. You’ll see the marker just beyond the wreckage, and lots of large curiously-shaped rocks. From High Shelf Stones we followed a circular path down, back to the car park. This route was a lot steeper and a little more treacherous than the path we used to get to the crash site; there’s also an extremely steep gully to cross. This path down also took about 50 minutes. 7. Check the weather beforehand and wear suitable clothing; take water and food with you as there’s nowhere to get these on the walk, or nearby. And there is no phone reception here, for use of online maps. 8. Be respectfully the environment; you are in one of the UK’s most prestigious and most precious national parks. We want it kept that way.
7. Snake Pass
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By bazonian2015 - Stockport, United Kingdom
We often use this amazing road on our way to Sheffield. Such amazing views and vistas. Stunning scenery mountains, resovoirs, valleys, sheep and much more. One pub towards the end of the route. A methodist Chapel in the middle of nowhere. A, stunning part of England. Gateway to the Peak District.
8. The Palatine
9. Melandra Castle
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2.5 based on 26 reviews
