Public offered a preview of the Market Halls redevelopment

Glossop’s transformed historic halls are set to re-open this summer, but before they do members of the public are being offered the chance of a sneak preview.

The High Peak Borough Council-led regeneration has created new business opportunities, including for creatives and entrepreneurs, as well as new food and drink, leisure and socialising spaces, and places for community use in the rejuvenated market hall, town hall, arcade and municipal buildings. 

And now, ahead of the highly-anticipated official re-opening, residents are being offered an exclusive look at the complex before the final fit-out by signing-up for a guided tour. 

Six 30 minute tours will be taking place on Friday June 20, with the first tour taking place at 10am and the last at 3pm. People can sign up now to secure their place. 

Councillor Damien Greenhalgh, Deputy Leader and Executive Councillor for Regeneration, Tourism and Leisure, said: “This is the biggest regeneration project in Glossop for decades and is set to be a game-changer for the town. We’re really proud of the major improvements that we’ve made – the halls look fantastic and we can’t wait to welcome people back. 

"We’re now arranging the final fit-out and contractors are due on site in the next few weeks. Before then, we have the opportunity to offer people a sneak preview of the market hall, town hall and arcade to see for themselves the transformation they have undergone. 

“We really appreciate how patient everyone has been whilst the work has taken place and this is one way we can say thank you to the community and show people what we all have to look forward to. Spaces on the tours are limited so don’t miss out – book your place now!” 

The majority of the work to transform the halls has been funded by the Council with a £2 million grant contribution from the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership (now transitioned into East Midlands Combined County Authority) via their getting building fund. 

Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glossop-halls-public-tours-tickets-1381786333119?aff=oddtdtcreator