Glossop is a market town in the Borough of High Peak in Derbyshire. It is close to the Peak District National Park and is just 15 miles from Manchester and 24 miles from Sheffield.
It is an up and coming place to live that’s becoming increasingly popular with young people and families. If you want to move to the town, you’ll find a range of new homes for sale in and around Glossop with Wain Homes.
Glossop is surrounded by countryside, including the Peak District National Park
14 schools in and around the town rated as “Good” by Ofsted
Great transport links to nearby Manchester
Manchester Airport is just a short drive away
There are plenty of fun things to do with the family close by
If you love getting out and exploring the countryside, then Glossop is the perfect place for you. The Derbyshire town is ideally placed to explore the very best of the Peak District National Park. There are a number of walks and hikes you can do right from the town centre, as well as much in the way of green open space to enjoy. Head to Manor Park, get your mountain bike out on the Longdendale Trail or spend a day enjoying Howard Park.
Other local attractions for families include Hargate Hill Equestrian centre, Active Tameside, Etherow Country Park and a trip up to Mermaid’s Pool in the Peak District. If you’re a fan of craft brewing and independent bars, cafes and shops, you’ll find much to keep you interested in Glossop town centre.
Families with school age children will be pleased to know that there are 14 schools within three miles of the town centre that are rated as “Good” by Ofsted. These include St. Luke’s CofE Primary School, All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy, Simmondley Primary School and Padfield Community Primary School. The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University are just a short train ride away.
Glossop also enjoys great transport links. Manchester is just 35 minutes away on the train, with two services an hour running into Manchester Piccadilly. Manchester Airport is also just over half an hour away in the car.
MAKING YOUR HOME IN GLOSSOP
A £7million regeneration project is currently underway in Glossop to transform its civic buildings, including the Town Hall, Municipal Buildings and Market Hall. The project is set to create new spaces for community use, as well as for micro-businesses and entrepreneurs, cementing Glossop as a thriving Derbyshire town.
If you want to call Glossop home, we have a selection of new build homes in Glossop for sale across our new home developments in and around the area.
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