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  • Oldham Time Trek Trail

    Oldham Town Centre The Old, Town Hall, Parliament Square, Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom

    There's fun and local interest for everyone in our new improved Town Trek Trail.

    Free

  • Dig Into Your Roots at Oldham Archives

    Oldham Archives Ascroft Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Call into Oldham Archives to find out how our collections can support your research.

    Free

  • Knit and Natter

    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Join our friendly knitting group every Tuesday.

    Free

  • Tours of St Paul’s Church, Royton

    St Paul's Church Church Street, Royton, United Kingdom

    Explore the history of St Paul's church in Royton on a guided tour.

    Free

  • Making History at Oldham Archives

    Oldham Archives Ascroft Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Join our behind-the-scenes tour at Oldham Archives and find out about how we care for the collections.

    Free

  • Chat and Choose

    Greenfield Library Chew Vale, Greenfield, England, United Kingdom

    Fancy a brew? Our weekly chat and choose sessions are a great opportunity to meet people , relax and pick up a good book.

    Free

  • Readers Group

    Lees Library Community Hub Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who dips in and out of books when time allows – we love to welcome new members. Join us on the third Wednesday […]

    Free

  • Citizens Advice at Crompton Library

    Crompton Library 7 Farrow Street, Shaw, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Citizens advice are now offering a drop in session at Crompton library. These sessions are on a first come first served basis.

  • Build a Business; Intellectual Property Workshop

    BIPC Oldham Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Setting up your own business? Recently started? Got a brilliant idea? Get the skills and confidence you need to succeed. Find out the basics of Intellectual Property (IP) and how […]

    Free

  • Digital Confidence

    Royton Library 60 Rochdale Road, Royton, England, United Kingdom

    Drop in and join our free platform for beginners. Develop your digital skills or get comfortable with your own device. Work through modules at your own pace , with someone […]

  • Tree Bathing – Walk Along Failsworth

    Walk Along Failsworth
    Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Join us for a walk in FailsworthTree Bathing - Walk Along FailsworthJoin us for a refreshing Tree Bathing experience in Failsworth. This in-person walk lets you unwind, reconnect with nature […]

    Free

  • Chat and Choose

    Royton Library Rochdale Road, Royton

    Fancy a brew ? Our Chat and Choose sessions are a great opportunity to meet people, relax and pick up a good book

  • Gallery Talk: Art Store Guided Tour

    Gallery Oldham Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Peek behind the scenes in the Gallery Oldham Art Store and explore hidden gems from the collection.

    Free

  • Digital Drop-In

    Digital Drop-In
    Oldham Library Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Do you need help with your device? Volunteers from Inclusive Bytes are on hand to assist you with all your digital enquiries

  • Chadderton Knitters

    Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre Burnley Street, Chadderton, England, United Kingdom

    Join our friendly knitting group

    Free

  • Bounce & rhyme at Failsworth Library

    Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Join our playful sessions and meet new friends, explore the library spaces, learn new rhymes and songs and enjoy some sensory play in our Bounce and Rhyme Sessions. Perfect for […]

    Free

  • Bounce and rhyme

    Lees Library Community Hub Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's. Free

    Free

  • Gallery Talk: Our Beautiful Oldham

    Gallery Oldham Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Discover Oldham's rich natural history in this tour of Gallery Oldham's newest permanent gallery.

    Free

  • Digital Confidence at Fitton Hill Library

    Fitton Hill Library Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.

    Free

  • Readers group

    Crompton Library 7 Farrow Street, Shaw, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Whether you're an avid reader or someone who dips in and out of books when time allows- we love to welcome new members. Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of […]

  • Lego Club at Limehurst Library

    Limehurst Library Lime Green Parade, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Come and join the fun at Limehurst Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance – this is a Drop […]

    Free

  • Lego Club at Northmoor Library

    Northmoor Library Chadderton Way, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Come and join the fun at Northmoor Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance – this is a Drop […]

    Free

  • Knit & natter at Limehurst Library

    Limehurst Library Lime Green Parade, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Join this friendly group for knitting, crocheting and a chat every Wednesday afternoon at Limehurst Library. 

    Free

  • Game on! at Fitton Hill Library

    Fitton Hill Library Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Check out our Nintendo Switch Sessions at Fitton Hill Library. Sessions are 30 minutes long and bookable with a member of library staff.

    Free

  • From Cotton Mill to Green Workspace

    Ultimate Products Manor Mill Victoria Street, Chadderton, United Kingdom

    Discover Oldham's rich natural history in this tour of Gallery Oldham's newest permanent gallery.

    Free

  • An Evening with Author Tawseef Khan

    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Jamila’s life feels hectic and out of control. Then a breakdown of sorts forces her to seek change!As we celebrate South Asian History Month, join us at Oldham Library with […]

    Free Booking Essential

  • Citizens Advice at Failsworth Library

    Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

    You will be seen for an assessment on a first come, firstserved basis. The advisor may also make anappointment to see you at another time.

    Free

  • Bounce and Rhyme

    Crompton Library Farrow Street East, Shaw, Oldham

    Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's.

  • Online Basics

    Chadderton Library and Wellbeing Centre Burnley Street, Chadderton, England, United Kingdom

    Learn computer basics

    Free

  • Digital Confidence at Oldham Library

    Digital Confidence at Oldham Library
    Oldham Library Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Self-led with staff or volunteer support. Learn basic digital skills at your own pace on the LearnMyWay platform.Improve your digital confidence, learn new skills and stay safe online.

  • Go Baby

    Go Baby
    Gallery Oldham 35 Greaves Street, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Join us for a fun and relaxed sensory play session for pre-walkers and their families

    Free

  • Step back in time at Chadderton Town Hall

    Chadderton Town Hall Middleton Road, Chadderton, United Kingdom

    Explore Chadderton Town Hall for a slice of local history and behind-the-scenes insights.

    Free

  • Books, brew & banter at Failsworth Library

    Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Fancy a cuppa ? Want to socialise, unwind and get your hands on the hottest books in town. Swing by and say hi. Chat to others and have a cuppa […]

    Free

  • Bounce and Rhyme

    Uppermill Library St Chads House, Uppermill, Uppermill, England, United Kingdom

    Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's. Free

  • Lego Club at Fitton Hill Library

    Fitton Hill Library Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Come and join the fun at Fitton Hill Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance – this is a […]

  • Bricks and Books LEGO Club

    Bricks and Books LEGO Club
    Lees Library Community Hub Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Looking for an after-school activity? Bring your imagination to Bricks & Books, our weekly LEGO club for school children! Children can get creative with LEGO, and share their amazing builds […]

    Free
  • Frame and installation picture advertising the Oldham Open.

    Exhibition Opening: The Oldham Open 2026

    Gallery Oldham Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    It’s that time again…the Oldham Open is here. And for Oldham’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture this exhibition is bigger than ever!Come along and celebrate the talented artists […]

    Free

  • Crompton Crafters

    Crompton Library Farrow Street East, Shaw, Oldham

    Join our friendly crafters at Crompton library. Chatting and crafting, what better way to spend a Friday afternoon.

  • Bounce and Rhyme

    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Rhyming sessions for under 5s

    Free

  • Bounce & Rhyme at Fitton Hill Library

    Fitton Hill Library Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Join our playful sessions and meet new friends, explore the library spaces, learn new rhymes and songs and enjoy some sensory play in our Bounce and Rhyme Sessions. Perfect for […]

    Free

  • Bounce and rhyme

    Greenfield Library Chew Vale, Greenfield, England, United Kingdom

    Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4's. Free

    Free

  • Digital Confidence at Northmoor Library

    Northmoor Library Chadderton Way, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.

    Free

  • Chat & choose at Northmoor Library

    Northmoor Library Chadderton Way, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Pop in to Northmoor Library and have a brew and a chat with others about books or anything you like.

    Free

  • Chat & choose at Limehurst Library

    Limehurst Library Lime Green Parade, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Pop into Limehurst Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.

    Free

  • Chat & choose at Fitton Hill Library

    Fitton Hill Library Fircroft Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Pop into Fitton Hill Library for a brew and a chat about books or anything you like.

    Free

  • Gallery Talk: Oldham Panorama

    Gallery Oldham Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Uncover the story of the panorama photograph of Oldham taken by Squire Knott in 1876.

    Free

  • Digital confidence

    Crompton Library 7 Farrow Street, Shaw, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Drop in and join our free platform for beginners. Develop your digital skills or get comfortable with your own device. Work through modules at your own pace , with someone […]

  • Crompton Crafters

    Crompton Library Farrow Street East, Shaw, Oldham

    Join our friendly crafters at Crompton Library, chatting and crafting. What better way to spend a Friday afternoon, meeting weekly?

    £1

  • Chat and choose

    Uppermill Library St Chads House, Uppermill, Uppermill, England, United Kingdom

    Fancy a brew? Our chat and choose sessions are a great opportunity to meet people , relax and pick up a good book

    Free

  • Chat and Choose

    Chat and Choose
    Uppermill Library St Chads House, Uppermill, Uppermill, England, United Kingdom

    Join us for a cuppa and a chat!Everyone is welcome — and while you’re here, why not pick out a great book to take home?

    Free

  • Oldham Town Centre Ghost Walk

    The Old Museum Greaves Street, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Get your spook on for our popular Town Centre Ghost Walks for Oldham Histories Festival.

    £6 – £12

  • Holy Trinity Church Bardsley Open Day

    Holy Trinity Church Bardsley Byrth Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Explore Holy Trinity Church in Bardsley and visit the Commonwealth War Grave.

    Free

  • Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Oldham Open Day

    Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Copster Hill Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Join the ever popular open day at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir and discover the temple's history.

    Free

  • Extra Small Cinema: The Gruffalo

    Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Manchester

    Sensory Cinema experience aimed at Under-fives and their grown-ups. A relaxed, interactive session with a short film.Our sensory film screenings for under 5’s have relaxed seating with beans bags and […]

  • Lego Club at Failsworth Library

    Failsworth Library Oldham Road, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Come and join the fun at Failsworth Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance – this is a Drop […]

    Free

  • Writers Café

    Writers Café
    Lees Library Community Hub Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    A Creative Space at Lees Library Take time out, get inspired, and connect with fellow writers at The Writers Café. Whether you enjoy writing fiction, poetry, memoirs, or simply want […]

    Free

  • Werneth Park Walk

    Werneth Park Manchester Road, Oldham, England, United Kingdom

    Explore the story of one of Oldham's historic parks and its links to the Lees and Platt families.

    Free

  • George Street Chapel Tours

    George Street Chapel Oldham 58 George Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Uncover more than 200 years of history at the world's first purpose-built Independent Methodist Chapel.

    Free

  • Making History at Oldham Archives

    Oldham Archives Ascroft Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

    Join our behind-the-scenes tour at Oldham Archives and find out about how we care for the collections.

    Free

  • Nostalgic Oldham

    Town Centre, Parliament Square Parliament Square, Oldham

    Oldham Town Centre will step back in time on Saturday 19 September, from 11am to 4pm. Nostalgic Oldham returns with a packed programme of vintage entertainment, live performers, classic cars […]

    Free

  • 240 Years of Tommyfield

    Barker Street Community Centre off Eden Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    Join Dr Deb Woodman for a deep dive into the history of Tommyfield Market.

    Free

  • Live@TheLibrary: The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon

    Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Greaves Street, Oldham, United Kingdom

    What is the mystery of the Pirate Lagoon? Join the crew of The Prospero on an adventure to find out.Will we find the treasure? Can we escape from the evil […]