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Known for
The Gallery Oldham, Saddleworth Moor, the Colosseum Shopping Centre and a cotton spinning town that's become one of Greater Manchester's most diverse communities
A little history
One of the great cotton spinning towns of the Industrial Revolution. Winston Churchill was MP for Oldham. The town's textile decline led to significant immigration from Pakistan and Bangladesh, transforming its food culture.
Saddleworth villages are extraordinary — Uppermill, Delph and Dobcross are some of the finest Pennine villages in England. The Oldham Colosseum for culture. The Pakistani food on Union Street.
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Food & drink in Oldham
Union Street and the town centre have excellent South Asian food. Saddleworth has good independent village restaurants. The market for local produce.
Restaurants & cafes
From neighbourhood classics to hidden gems — Roam surfaces the Oldham food spots locals actually love.
Bars & nightlife
Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Oldham. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.
Independent shops
The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Oldham worth exploring on foot.
For businesses in Oldham
Oldham's independent businesses are driven by its diverse community. Union Street has excellent food. Saddleworth's villages support strong independent food and retail.
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Frequently asked questions
Oldham is a place in Greater Manchester known for the Gallery Oldham, Saddleworth Moor, the Colosseum Shopping Centre and a cotton spinning town that's become one of Greater Manchester's most diverse communities. One of the great cotton spinning towns of the Industrial Revolution. The population is around 237,000.
Union Street and the town centre have excellent South Asian food. Saddleworth has good independent village restaurants. The market for local produce.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Oldham and across Greater Manchester. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Oldham businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Oldham and the wider Greater Manchester area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Oldham and the surrounding area in Greater Manchester, including Saddleworth, Royton, Shaw, Chadderton, Failsworth, Lees, Springhead and Grotton.
