Greater Manchester
Oldham Coliseum Theatre
Fairbottom Street
Oldham
Tel: 0161 624 2829
Oldham Coliseum Theatre has a full programme of repertory theatre and an annual pantomime. The theatre enjoys an enviable reputation for ambitious productions and excellent performances with appearances from many famous actors. Contact the box office for details.
| Opening Times: | Visitors are advised to confirm opening times |
| Services: | Town Centre Various |
Saddleworth Museum and Art Gallery
High Street
Uppermill
Oldham,
OL3 6HS
Tel: 01457 874093
Saddleworth Museum and Art Gallery is housed in a former textile mill. Exhibitions feature local archaeology, handicrafts and customs, from the Romans the present day. There are preserved looms and other items of textile machinery, from some of the many mills in the area. The museum gallery features work by contemporary artists and travelling exhibitions. Guided tours are available by prior request. A shop and Tourist Information Centre provide an opportunity to acquire a souvenir of the visit.
| Opening Times: | Mar - Nov Mon to Sat 10.00 - 17.00, Sun 12.00 - 17.00 Nov - Mar Winter Hours 13.00 - 16.00 |
| Services: | 184 from Manchester, 350 from Ashton-Under-Lyne |
Oldham Museum
Greaves Street
Oldham
Tel: 0161 911 4657
Situated in a former 'Friends Meeting House,' the Museum has a programme of changing exhibitions as well as a permanent display, "Going up Town" where visitors can step back in time to the days when the town was dominated by the cotton industry.
| Opening Times: | Visitors are advised to confirm opening times |
| Services: | Town Centre Various |
Oldham Sports Centre
Lord Street
Oldham
OL1 3HA
0161 911 4090
This is an Oldham Community flagship facility located in the centre of Oldham on the main bus routes.
| Services: | Town Centre Various |
Tandle Hill Country Park
Tandle Hill Road
Royton
Oldham
Tel: 0161 627 2608
Tandle Hill is a mixture of magnificent beech woodland and open grassland with a wide panorama of the surrounding countryside. There are several walks around the park and links to Crompton Moor.
| Services: | 409 |
Alexandra Park
Right in the heart of Oldham, is a vital link between town and countryside for both people and wildlife. The visitor centre contains displays and information on the history of the park as well as countryside events. These are held both in the park and in other areas. The centre is open by prior arrangement. Please contact if you would like to visit. For further information on Oldham's countryside please contact the Countryside Service on 0161 620 8202.
| Services: | 408, 425 |
