Oldham () is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amongst the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock, 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Rochdale, and 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Manchester City Centre. It is the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, which had a population of 242,003 in 2021. Within the boundaries of the historic county of Lancashire, and with little early history to speak of, Oldham rose to prominence in the 19th century as an international centre of textile manufacture.
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Best time to visit: May, Jul–Sep
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Oldham; times are rough estimates by road.
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11 km≈ 15 min
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From Oldham you can reach Manchester (11 km), Salford (13 km), Stockport (15 km), Bolton (21 km) and Huddersfield (25 km) in about 15 min to 30 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are May, Jul to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 6°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.