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Oldham,
formerly part of Lancashire, the Borough of Oldham extends
from the borders of Manchester and Tameside in the south to
Rochdale in the north, and to the borders of South Yorkshire,
the Saddleworth Moors and the Peak District National Park
in the east.
The town of Oldham is set high
in the Pennine Hills overlooking the Cheshire Plain, 8 miles
north-east of Manchester city centre. The town can trace
its history back to 865 AD but it was the Industrial Revolution
that laid the foundations of Oldham's prosperity.
The introduction of James Hargreave's
'Spinning Jenny' revolutionised its cotton industry and by
the end of the 19th century Oldham was considered to be the
greatest cotton spinning town in the world.
Surprisingly the rapid industrialisation
left large areas of the rural landscape virtually untouched
and today two-thirds of the Borough remain open countryside.
Today Oldham is a modern and
pleasant town with plenty of refurbishment. The town
has an impressive modern Civic Centre complex and boasts three
shopping malls: The Spindles Centre, The Town Square Shopping
Centre and the Tommyfield Market Hall.
Famous people associated with
the town include the composer Sir William Walton, born here
in 1902, and Sir Winston Churchill, who began his political
career in Oldham when he was elected Conservative MP for Oldham
in 1900.
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What
To See -
Oldham Tourist Attractions
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 Saddleworth
Museum and Art Gallery, High Street, Uppermill, Oldham,
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(on A670 in centre of the village
of Uppermill, east of Oldham) , this old Yorkshire parish of
Saddleworth, with its own distinct identity, lies on the Lancashire
side of the Pennines. Alongside the recently restored and reopened
Huddersfield Narrow Canal, this small museum tells the story
of Saddleworth area and the surrounding peat moors. Housed in
an outbuilding of the 19th century Victoria Mill (the only part
to survive) the display illustrates the history of the textile
industry that once brought prosperity to the area. Temporary
exhibitions. Art gallery with local and regional contemporary
art. Summer boat trips can be taken to the Brownhill Visitor
Centre and back, passing under the Saddleworth Viaduct. Open:
Apr -Oct: Mon-Sat, 10:00-17:00, Sun 12:00-17:00: Nov-Mar daily
13:.00-16:00 Tel: 01457 874093 
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Oldham
Coliseum, Fairbottom Street,
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has a stunning interior and celebrated
its centenary in 1987. It has been a circus, variety theatre
and silent cinema but since since 1939 has run its own repertory
company. Local performers, including Charlie Chaplin, Dame Thora
Hird and Eric Skyes, have gone on to become famous names. The
Coliseum has a reputation for staging ambitious productions.
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Gallery
Oldham, Oldham Cultural Quarter,
Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL |
, a new museum and art gallery bringing
together Oldham's museum and gallery services. In new landmark
building, this is the first phase of a Cultural Quarter for
the old town. The Gallery contains items of fine and decorative
art, photography, archaeology, natural and social history and
geology. Exhibitions.
Open: Mon-Sat: 10:00-17:00 Tel: 0161 911 4653
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Huddersfield
Narrow Canal, Saddleworth, Oldham |
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restoration was completed in 2001
and the Canal is open between Ashton's Portland Basin and Huddersfield.
At Ashton the canal connects with the Cheshire Ring. On its
20 mile journey to Yorkshire the canal rises over 70-odd locks
through the Pennine Hills. Parts of the canal have rare species
of birds and plants and have been designated Sites of Special
Scientific Interest (SSSIs). The 3.5 mile Standedge Tunnel,
a feat of Victorian engineering, is the longest, highest and
deepest canal tunnel in the country. Nearby Standedge Visitor
Centre acts as an administrative centre for the toll tunnel
and has displays relating to it. Tel: 01484 844298.
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Tandle
Hill Country Park,
Tandle Hill Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5UX, |
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one of
the most popular parks in the Oldham area , with a mixture of
beech woodland and open grassland. From the moorland are panaramic
views over the Manchester plain and the countryside. Walking,
orienteering and nature trails and there is a small golf course.
Picnic facilities, cafe open between 11:00-16:00 at weekends,
Bank Holidays and during the school summer holidays. Open:
daily Tel: 0161 627 2608 |
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Brownhill
Countryside Centre, Wool
Road, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5PB, |
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a popular centre below the Saddleworth
viaduct, built in 1949 for the Manchester-Huddersfield railway. Surrounded
by the scenery of the Pennines, the centre has a nature garden
and picnic areas. The centre has exhibitions and information
about the Tame Valley and wildlife. The Huddersfield Narrow
Canal flows to the rear and a pleasant walk is along this to
the Saddleworth Museum and Art Gallery at Uppermill. Open:
Wed-Fri: 11:00-17:00, Sat-Sun: 10:30-17:00 Closed Mon (except
Bank Holidays) and Tue. Tel: 01457 872598 |
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Piethorne
Valley,
Piethorne Rangers Office, Waterworks Road, Ogden, Newhey, Oldham |
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off A640
between Newhey and Denshaw. The Piethorne Valley includes the
hamlets of Higher and Lower Ogden. A seclued valley, with six
reservoirs, has the dramatic backdrop of Pennine moorland. Three
of the reservoirs are stocked with fish. The valley has opportunites
for walking: easy access to the main reservoir and then onto
the higher moorland leading to Windy Hill and the Pennine Way. Open:
all year Tel: 01706 881049 |
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Where
To Stay in Oldham
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Ashton Road Bardsley Oldham OL8 3HX MAP
Hotel Smokies Parkoffers hospitality and comfort combined with the style and facilities the modern traveller expects Situated just minutes from the M60 Hotel Smokies Park is the ideal location for both leisure and business guests
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Rochdale Road Saddleworth near Oldham OL3 5UE MAP
New owners and a £1m refurbishment at the three star Clough Manor hotel in Saddleworth are bringing a taste of city style to the hills above Oldham.
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Ripponden Road near Oldham OL1 4SX MAP
Set in 9 acres of farm land, 17th-century Grains Bar hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a warm atmosphere. There is good motorway access and free parking.
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Hollinwood Avenue Chadderton Oldham OL9 8DE MAP
A former manor house, lovingly extended to provide first class modern accommodation with excellent restaurant & bar. Popular with local people for Weddings, celebrations and parties - just off M60 ringroad.
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Broadway Chadderton Oldham OL9 8DW MAP
At Oldham (Broadway) food and drink is available at the Whitegates and Beefeater
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Westwood Leisure Park Westwood Way Chadderton near Oldham OL1 2PA MAP
At Oldham Central food and drink is available at the Clayton Green and Brewers Fayre
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Beal Lane Shaw Shaw near Oldham OL2 8 PB MAP
Situated in the centre of Shaw, a small town on the outskirts of Oldham, this detached, stone house provides comfortable accommodation within easy reach of all local amenities.
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432 Broadway Chadderton Oldham OL9 8AU MAP
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Around
The Oldham Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Ashton-under-Lyne (3.79 miles) Rochdale (5.59 miles) Manchester (6.68 miles) Salford (8.15 miles) Bury (8.31 miles) Stockport (9.24 miles) Glossop (9.56 miles) Trafford Park (9.87 miles) Bolton (13.25 miles) Altrincham (14.48 miles) Huddersfield (15.32 miles) |
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