derbyshire, glossop tourist centre

Glossop Tourist Information Centre started at a table in the Market Arcade manned by
volunteers in 1977 led by Mr. Alf Smith (Trader) of Glossop.

The Glossop Tourist Information Centre was finally housed in the " Wooden Hut " by the
railway station car park.

This was one of the first Adverts for the Information Centre. It was on an Official Street Map of Glossop and found in the attic of the Bulls Head by the Landlady (Note the address and telephone number)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first professional manager of the Glossop Tourist Information Centre was
Brenda McCabe.

It then moved to its present position of The Gatehouse in 1992.

It was officially opened by the Duke of Devonshire 12th March 1993.

There is no longer a professional Manager, but it is manned by five excellent part time
staff, aided by a dedicated committee, who are also voluntary. Financially,
the High Peak Borough Council provide a modest grant, and annual subscriptions from
members of the "Glossop and District Association for Tourism" (mostly local B & B
establishments), and retail sales to the general public, also play an important part in
sustaining the service.

Re-location of Glossop Tourist Information Centre, November 2005

 

Owing to the re-development of the Howard Town Mill, The Glossop TIC had to find a new home by October 2005. After discussions between the G&DAFT Committee, The Heritage Centre Directors, and High Peak Borough Council, it was decided that the ideal situation would be for the Heritage Centre to provide rented accommodation on the ground floor of their premises in Henry Street.
The ground floor was re-furbished with the financial help of High Peak Borough Council.
The Victoria Street site closed it’s doors on Friday 28th. October2006, and, after the energetic efforts of staff & volunteers from both parties, re-opened in Henry Street on Wednesday 2nd. November 2006.
The Committee and Staff look forward to many years of this joint venture.
The interior sales area was also change to a new format