Victoria Hall - Glossop

Victoria Hall Grade II Listed building was built to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1886, it has been many things to many people for more than a century, it is now a creative community Hub in Glossop town centre.

Originally built as a reading room, over the years the Hall has hosted, Balls and dances, sporting events like wrestling, political meetings and talks including suffragette meetings, musical, operatic and dramatic performances and heritage talks and events.

The Creative community Hub provides space for conversation, collaboration and creativity.

The Community Arts Centre welcomes friends, professionals and visitors, creative groups and businesses, to socialise, create, exhibit,
rehearse, perform, learn, find support, share and network.

All elements of the centre are creative and community led, from workshops, community support, music, food and drink, exhibitions, events, experiences and volunteering opportunities .
The building is currently run by the volunteers of The Friends of Victoria Hall, offering groups such as Bingo, social groups, digital inclusion sessions as well as craft fairs and other fundraising events.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1000-1500: Open Day with Children’s art exhibition (local Primary Schools) & genealogy sessions – Heritage gardening group 1000-1200. Refreshments available

Tuesday 10 September:

1300-1500: Prize Bingo – Heritage themed (free) refreshments available

Thursday 12 September:

1900-2200: Historical Talks from Glossop Heritage Trust – Women of Glossop with Kate Raine (19.30 – 21.30) – refreshments available

Friday 13 September:

1900-2200: Musical evening with Glossop Old Band - refreshments & licenced bar available

Saturday 14 September:

1000-1500: Open Day with Past, Present & Future of Victoria Hall with Friends of Victoria Hall and Glossop Heritage Trust & genealogy sessions - refreshments available

Sunday 15 September:

1000-1500: Vintage collectables & antiques fair (free entry – to book a stall email [email protected]) refreshments available

Location & directions

Victoria Hall, Talbot Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7DG

Directions:

Victoria Hall is a 5/10 minute walk from Glossop train station in the centre of town. There is on street free parking around the Hall.

Contact on day:

Sonja Quirk

Telephone number:

+447855320179

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Some events will need booking in advance, see our Social Media

Booking contact name:

Friends of Victoria Hall

Booking email:

[email protected]

Alternative booking website:

https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaHallGlossop/

Booking opens:

06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

16 Jun 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Unfortunately we do not have an accessible toilet - we are currently fundraising for this.

Additional information

Please contact us via Social Media or [email protected]

Max no of people per tour:

50

Est. tour duration:

3 hour(s)

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