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Wakefield is a cathedral city and the administrative centre of the City of Wakefield district in West Yorkshire, England. The city is on the River Calder at the eastern edge of the Pennines. In the 18th century, Wakefield traded in corn, coal mining and textiles.
In 1888 its parish church acquired cathedral status. It was the county town of the West Riding of Yorkshire and was the seat of the West Riding County Council from 1889 until 1974 when the county and council were abolished. West Yorkshire Metropolitan County Council's headquarters were in County Hall from 1974 until its dissolution in 1986.
The Battle of Wakefield took place in the Wars of the Roses, and the city was a Royalist stronghold in the Civil War. Wakefield became an important market town and centre for wool, exploiting its position on the navigable River Calder to become an inland port.
The city had a population of 99,251 in the 2011 census.[1] It is part of the West Yorkshire Built-up Area and the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The district borough, governed from the city, had a mid-2019 est. population of 348,312, the 21st most populous district in England.
The pretty Hampshire town of Stockbridge lies midway between Andover and Romsey in the stunning Test Valley. The lovely chalk streams of the upper River Test, famed for its excellent fly-fishing, flow through and around the town and it’s here you’ll find the Houghton Fishing Club, the oldest fishing club in England based at the Grosvenor Hotel in the High Street.
In the 1700s, Stockbridge was a “rotten borough” and the town hall, now being refurbished, was given to the local voters as a bribe! The wide sweep of Stockbridge High Street reflects its former role as a through-route for drovers bringing their sheep and cattle from Wales but now the street is home to popular tea rooms, pubs and restaurants and a tempting choice of independent, specialist shops.
If you enjoy poetry, the beauty of Stockbridge has also inspired many writers and there’s a poetry trail of ten poems, set in stone, metal and glass, around the town centre. It’s hard to believe that in the 1700s, Stockbridge was a “rotten borough” and the town hall, now being refurbished, was given to the local voters as a bribe!
The Test Valley is famed for its rolling hills and tranquil beauty and not far from Stockbridge you’ll find many picturesque Hampshire villages with their thatched houses, pretty churches and traditional country pubs as well as the spectacular Test Way.
Stockbridge is also close to attractions such as the wonderful house and gardens at Mottisfont Abbey, Houghton Lodge, Longstock Water Gardens, Danebury Hill Fort and the Museum of Army Flying.
Handsome market town Glossop is the north western gateway to the Peak District and Derbyshire - close to the rugged moorland and wide open spaces of the Dark Peak.
Nestling at the foot of the famous Snake Pass, it's an excellent base for exploring some of the area's classic walking country, including Black Hill, Bleaklow, Kinder Scout and the Longdendale Valley.
But there's also plenty to interest visitors in picturesque Old Glossop, dating back to the 12th century, with its pretty stone cottages and medieval market cross. Manor Park, originally the grounds of the manor house of the Duke of Norfolk, is a popular spot for picnics, safe play and special events.
Down in the main town centre, there's still plenty of evidence of Glossop's prosperous past, built on cotton in the 19th and 20th century. Mills have now been imaginatively renovated to house a wide selection of shops, pubs and a hotel, and Norfolk Square is a fine example of Victorian civic pride.
Shoppers can browse in everything from specialist independent shops to famous national stores on the bustling High Street, with its broad York stone pavements and welcoming vibe.
Here you'll find everything from specialist books, original artwork and designer clothes to mouth-watering, award-winning local produce ranging from quality meat to craft beers, plus regular indoor and outdoor markets. https://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/inspiration/glossop-market-p683241
At the top of the High Street, Howard Town Mill is home to a hotel and pub, plus other famous retail names, while at the bottom, Wren Nest Mill includes luxury apartments, more nationally-known stores and a family-friendly pub.
And if you fancy a well-earned break over coffee, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, there are lots of cafés, pubs and restaurants to whet your appetite. Take time, too, to sample some warm Glossop hospitality in the town's real ale pubs and venues and enjoy some of the best live music in the area.
Crowden overlooks the reservoirs of the Longdendale Valley surrounded by high level walking country and a popular first stop on the Penine Way.
A hamlet on the busy Woodhead road (A628) which offers accommodation at the Crowden Camping and Caravaning Club site
There is also an outdoor education centre offering facilities for schools and groups.
Across the other side of the Torside reservoir you can find the Longdendale Trail, a seven mile cycle trail along the old railway line that runs from Hadfield, Derbyshire to Woodhead Tunnel before crossing the A628 and climbing a steep moorland track towards the Yorkshire border at Salter's Brook. The Longdendale Trail is now part of the Trans-Pennine Trail from Liverpool to Hull which is itself part of a 2,000 mile route through Europe to Istanbul.
Torside Visitor Centre can be found by the reservoir and has parking, toliets and a picnic area. You can also find Glossop Sailing Club on the banks of the reservoir.
