Moorside and District Historical Society Open Day
St Thomas Church Moorside Glebe Lane, Oldham, United KingdomThere's lots to do at the St Thomas Moorside open day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.
Free
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Festivals & Outdoor Events
Werneth Park Walk
Werneth Park Manchester Road, Oldham, England, United KingdomExplore the history of Oldham's historic Werneth Park for Oldham Histories Festival. Book via Eventbrite.
FREE
George Street Chapel Open Day
George Street Chapel Oldham 58 George Street, Oldham, United KingdomBook onto a tour of the Grade II* listed George Street Chapel for Oldham Histories Festival.
Free
Castleshaw Roman Forts Talk and Tour
Castleshaw Roman Forts Waterworks Road, Delph, United KingdomFind out about Oldham's Roman history at this tour of Castleshaw for Oldham Histories Festival.
Free
Union Street Walk
George Street George Street, Oldham, England, United KingdomJoin this guided walk to find out more about the history of one of Oldham's oldest streets. Part of our Oldham Histories Festival.
FREE
Saddleworth Church Commonwealth War Graves Commission talk
The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth The Parish Church of Saint Chad Saddleworth, Uppermill, England, United KingdomJoin Ray Withnall for an illustrated talk about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for the Oldham Histories Festival.
FREE
Routes Into Our Collections gallery talk
Gallery Oldham 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, England, United KingdomFind out more about the Gallery Oldham collections through stories of notable Oldhamers on this gallery talk for Oldham Histories Festival.
FREE
Oldham Local Studies and Archives Heritage Help Desk
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United KingdomCall in to Oldham Local Studies and Archives at Oldham Library for help starting your family tree or researching your local area.
Free
Oldham Town Centre Regeneration tour
Oldham Civic Centre Chadderton Suite (Rochdale Road Reception), West Street, Oldham, United KingdomFind out about the exciting plans to transform Oldham town centre in this guided tour for Oldham Histories Festival. Book via Eventbrite.
FREE
North West Film Archive presents Oldham on Film
Odeon Cinema Oldham Parliament Square, Oldham, United KingdomBook on this North West Film Archive event for an intriguing selection of film footage from Oldham's past. Part of Oldham Histories Festival.
£8
Oldham Local Studies and Archives Heritage Help Desk
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United KingdomCall in to Oldham Local Studies and Archives at Oldham Library for help starting your family tree or researching your local area.
Free
In Conversation: Cotton, Curry, Commerce and Beyond
Oldham Library Greaves Street, Oldham, England, United KingdomThis exploration of what Oldham's history means to people from the British South Asian community is part of our Oldham Histories Festival. Join the conversation via Eventbrite.
FREE
The Buildings of the Town Centre Conservation Area Walk
Gallery Oldham 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, England, United KingdomExplore the buildings included in the Town Centre Conservation Area guided by Jeremy Sutcliffe. This event is part of our Oldham Histories Festival.
FREE
Oldham Local Studies and Archives Heritage Help Desk
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United KingdomCall in to Oldham Local Studies and Archives at Oldham Library for help starting your family tree or researching your local area.
Free
Guided Tour of the Old Library (1st tour)
88 Union St 88 Union Street, Oldham, England, United KingdomPeek behind the scenes at Oldham's original Free Library, Art Gallery and Museum on this unique Oldham Histories Festival opportunity.
Connections: Oldham Brigaders at home
Education Studio, Gallery Oldham 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, England, United KingdomCome along to this illustrated talk about the lives of the Oldhamers who fought in the Spanish Civil War with Graham Briggs and Rob Hargreaves.
Guided Tour of the Old Library (2nd tour)
88 Union St 88 Union Street, Oldham, England, United KingdomJoin this unique opportunity to peek behind the scenes at Oldham's original Free Library, Art Gallery and Museum. Part of Oldham Histories Festival,.
Innovation Made in Oldham
UP Global Sourcing Manor Mill, Chadderton, England, United KingdomFind out about some of the incredible innovation that has been made in Oldham in an illustrated talk with Kashif Ashif for Oldham Histories Festival.
Oldham Local Studies and Archives Heritage Help Desk
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United KingdomCall in to Oldham Local Studies and Archives at Oldham Library for help starting your family tree or researching your local area.
Free
Heritage Walk with ‘My Northern Roots’ Podcast
Northern Roots Kings Road, Oldham, United KingdomUncover the rich heritage of the Northern Roots site on this guided walk for Oldham Histories Festival.
Free
Oldham Town Centre Ghost Walk (2nd tour)
The Old Museum Greaves Street, Oldham, England, United KingdomJoin the spooky fun on our Ghost Walk around the Town Centre for Oldham Histories Festival. Book quickly to avoid disappointment.
£6 – £12
Oldham Microscopical and Natural History Society Open Day
Oldham Library Greaves Street, Oldham, England, United KingdomOur natural world is amazing. Join the Oldham Microscopical and Natural History Society to explore the wonders around us at their Open Day.
Free
Holy Trinity Bardsley Open Day
Holy Trinity Church Bardsley Byrth Road, Oldham, United KingdomThere's plenty to see and do at Holy Trinity Bardsley's Open Day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.
Free
Oldham Parish Church Open Day
Oldham Parish Church Rock Street, Oldham, United KingdomThere's lots to do at the Oldham Parish Church open day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.
Free
St Thomas’s Church Lees Heritage Day
St Thomas Church Lees West Street, Oldham, United KingdomThere's lots to do at the St Thomas Church Lees open day, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.
Free
The Old Lane Through Oldham Walk
George Street George Street, Oldham, England, United KingdomDiscover where the old turnpike road used to run through Oldham on this Oldham Histories Festival tour.
FREE
Oldham Local Studies and Archives Heritage Help Desk
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United KingdomCall in to Oldham Local Studies and Archives at Oldham Library for help starting your family tree or researching your local area.
Free
Saddleworth Museum Open Days
Saddleworth Museum High Street, Uppermill, United KingdomThere's lots to do at the Saddleworth Museum open days, running as part of Oldham Histories Festival.
Free
Mindfulness Walks
Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Failsworth, England, United KingdomAdult wellness walks with Oldham Libraries. Nature is full of wonder and inspiration. Stepping out into it together, we can explore pathways to resilience and wellbeing. Walking alongside whatever difficult issues or feelings we are experiencing, we will tune into our senses and our breath. Using these free, simple, natural resources to begin to soothe […]
Free
Nostalgic Oldham
Take a trip down memory lane with us and look back on fond memories, from timeless games to music across the decades, old fashioned circus fun, and classic mini coopers.Enjoy a free day of live strolling performances, live music, vintage hair styling, face painting, crafts, the Spindles Brick Show and more. Locations and times Circus […]
Free
European Islamic Centre Open Days
European Islamic Centre 79 Manchester Road, Oldham, United KingdomFind out more about the history and role of the European Islamic Centre in Oldham on one of its open days.
Free