Chetham's Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.
It is an independent charity and remains open to readers and visitors free of charge.
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Heaton Park is a huge family park open 365 days and is free to enter, although a small car parking charge is made at weekends. There are two cafes, a farm centre, great children's play areas, tram museum and boating lake. Heaton Park hosts many eve...
The multi-award winning Imperial War Museum North is a great free day out for all the family. Designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind to represent a globe shattered by conflict. it reveals how war shapes lives through powerful exhibitio...
Surrounded by dramatic Pennine scenery, Brownhill Countryside Centre is situated in the heart of Saddleworth between Dobcross and Uppermill. The picnic area and green flag winning nature garden have been developed to give 'access for all' and offer l...
With 16 new exhibitions every year, Gallery Oldham has one of the largest exhibition programmes in the North West. The RIBA award winning Gallery opened in 2002 and is a bold and unique landmark in Oldham's town centre.
The Gallery has been colle...
Come and visit Chadkirk Chapel, Country Estate and Local Nature Reserve, set in the heart of the beautiful Goyt Valley, in the borough of Stockport.
Learn about the history of this fantastic chapel and its association through legend with the 7th ...
Our museum displays change regularly and we have two major exhibitions a year. Recent exhibitions were ‘Peterloo and the Saddleworth Connection’ and ‘Annie Kenney’ the story of a local suffragette. Our exhibitions make use of material stored ...
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