Family
There's not enough hours in the day for families to have fun in Oldham. Whether it's indoor or outdoor, Oldham's attractions, activities and events will entertain the whole family, young and old.
Gallery Oldham offers an exciting mix of free events for families during the school holidays, guaranteed to put fun into your free time.
The Coliseum Theatre’s plays and pantomimes will amuse all and there’s always opportunities for adults, children and young people to take part in fun theatre activities and art-based workshops.
Saddleworth Museum offers Half Term Boredom Busters for kids, introductions to music for young kids and babies, Farmers Markets and fascinating exhibitions revealing Oldham’s past.
To experience the great outdoors, why not call in at one of Oldham’s Countryside Centres and pick up some information on outdoor events, activities and attractions throughout the area. Visit the Castleshaw Centre (external link) and try out a range of outdoor pursuits including hill walking, canoeing, raft building and sailing. Oldham also has plenty of parks and green spaces, providing relaxation and recreation for the whole family.
Stonerig Raceway is a new and exciting way of bringing family and friends together by sharing in a fun filled ultimate Scalextric experience, go along and test your skills on one of the 7 different tracks.
Oldham Famous Faces
Christopher Biggins
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Sir Winston Churchill
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Eric Sykes
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Annie Kenney
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Phillip Schofield
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Carl Cox
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