Glossop
Things to do in Glossop, Derbyshire
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Glossop works well as a base for exploring the Peak District. The town has a solid choice of hotels and guest houses—the Norfolk Arms, Windy Harbour, Queens Arms and The Bulls Head—with most clustering around the 4.3 to 4.5 rating mark. There are also three campsites within reach, from the well-reviewed Crossgate Farm Campsite and Peak View Shepherd Huts to the Crowden Camping and Caravanning Club Site, so visitors can choose between traditional accommodation or something closer to the outdoors.
The restaurant scene is the real strength. Portobello sits at 4.9 from 200 reviews, while Pixie Bakes Cakery & Coffee Shop is rated 4.8. Twig Coffee scores 4.7 from a substantial 262 reviews. For something more substantial, there's Thai food at The Chieftain and the Arnfield Fly Fishery and Cafe, which carries a 4.5 rating from over 700 reviews. Alongside DOLLYS CAFE and other options, there is enough choice to eat well without leaving town.
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Things to Do in Glossop(3)
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For things to do, Manor Park is the standout attraction with a 4.6 rating across more than 1,600 reviews. The town also has the Hargate Hill Equestrian Centre for anyone interested in horses, and The Pot Painting Shed for a more relaxed creative activity. These give enough to fill an afternoon, though the town is clearly somewhere people come to stay while exploring the wider landscape rather than a destination built on attractions alone.
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Attractions Near Glossop
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2 mi
Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Wood
Mottram in Longdendale · ⭐ 4.3
3 mi
Active Tameside
Hyde · ⭐ 3.3
4 mi
Pure Imagination Play Centre
Stockport · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
Hyde Leisure Pool
Hyde · ⭐ 4.3
4 mi
Etherow Country Park
Stockport · ⭐ 4.6
Totally Gruesome
Manchester · ⭐ 2.5
5 mi
The Fun Depot
Ashton-under-Lyne · ⭐ 4.3
5 mi
Round The Twist Dukinfield
Dunkinfield · ⭐ 3.8
Camping in Glossop(3)
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Crossgate Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.7 · from £28/night
Long Lea View Shepherd's Hut
⭐ 4.9
Peak View Shepherd Huts
⭐ 4.9
Crowden Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.6
Marl House Farm Campsite (Certificated Site)
⭐ 4.8
Well-i-Hole Farm - Caravan and Camping
⭐ 4.2
Hayfield Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.7 · from £11/night
Shaw Farm (Static Caravan Site)
⭐ 4.9
Self-Catering Cottages in Glossop
All cottages in Glossop →Dove House
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £413
Hillside Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 3 · from £337
Squirrel Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £731
Park View Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £323
Ye Olde Mottram Chip Shop
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,116
Shepley Mews
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £467
Pennies Retreat
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £413
Kinderlee Way
3 bed · sleeps 5
Common questions about Glossop
How many campsites are there in Glossop?
We list 3 campsites in and around Glossop, of which 2 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Where can I stay in Glossop?
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What is there to do in Glossop?
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