Saddleworth Museum and Art Gallery
Contact Information
Uppermill
Oldham
GREATER MANCHESTER
OL3 6HS
T: +44 (0)1457 874 093
F: +44 (0)1457 870 336
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Description
Saddleworth Museum and Art Gallery is situated in one of the out buildings of the 19th century Victoria Mill. The only part of the mill to survive - it stands in a historic and beautiful location beside the Huddersfield Narrow Canal in the village of Uppermill.
Explore the history, landscape and people of Saddleworth. Particularly popular with children, visit the interior of an eighteenth century weaver’s cottage, a Victorian house and a shop window with changing displays.
The Textile Gallery has working machinery showing the weaving process from mule to Dobcross Loom.
The Transport and Communications Gallery shows the Tame Valley as a vital transport link between Yorkshire and Lancashire from Roman times to the canals, railways and the famous Standedge Tunnel. There are also bicycle, vintage cars and motorcycles on display.
Road Directions
If you are travelling on the M62 from the west take J20 and follow signs for Oldham (A627M) then brown signs for Saddleworth tourist attractions. If you are travelling from the east on the M62 leave at Junction 22, turn left, then turn left in Denshaw village and follow signs to Uppermill. If you are traveling from the south on the M60 leave at Junction 23 and follow signs for Ashton, Mossley and Uppermill.
There is parking available outside the museum and throughout Uppermill.
Public Transport Directions
By train - the nearest station is Greenfield Station. Leave station, turn left up the hill, continue along road for 0.5 mile.
By bus - From Manchester, Oldham and Huddersfield take the 184. From Ashton take the 350. From Rochdale take the 351.
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Provider Facilities
- Toilets
