Overview
Oldham is in United Kingdom.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget hotels near M60 motorway junctions. B&B doubles from £65 (Travelodge) to £100 (Premier Inn/Old Bell Inn). Most convenient for those with vehicles.
Connectivity
4G available from EE, O2, and Vodafone; 5G from Three as of June 2021.
Food
Multiple Italian, Indian, and British options. Meal costs vary from budget pub fare to mid-range restaurant dinners.
Money
Oldham uses British Pounds (GBP). Major credit cards accepted at most establishments. Budget accommodation doubles from £65-100.
Safety
Public disorder crime was 150% national average in 2018/19. Avoid Yorkshire Street late evening and rough estates of Glodwick, Fitton Hill, and Sholver.
Transport
Bus 83/84 from Manchester Piccadilly takes 40 min to Oldham, running every 10 min 5AM-midnight. Day tickets offer good value for multiple journeys.