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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