Oldham grew into one of the great mill towns of Lancashire and stands on high ground east of Manchester, with Gallery Oldham at the heart of its cultural quarter. Beyond it lies Saddleworth, a cluster of Pennine villages including Uppermill, Delph and Dobcross, where stone cottages, moorland walks and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal set the scene. Saddleworth is especially loved for its Whit Friday brass band contests. Discover the latest positive news from Oldham and the Saddleworth villages on this page.
Oldham Athletic ended three years away from the English Football League with a thrilling extra-time victory over Southend United in the 2025 National League play-off final at Wembley.
Founded in 1962 in what remains of an old mill, Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill is still run with the help of volunteers who share the story of the villages.
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