Family Fun
Let's Go with Children
Search for activities and events near you.
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Let's Go with Children - Place to go and things to do around Oldham |
Days Out with Kids
Explore the links or use the filters at the top of the page on their website to plan your next adventure.
Want to know what to do with the nature lovers in your family? Walk on the wild side and visit our Animals listings for zoos, safari parks and wildlife parks. Or are you looking for nearby places to visit in Oldham with a culture vulture? We've picked the best children's museums, discovery centres and historic locations in the Sightseeing section.
If you're after a big day out during the school holidays, we can tell you where the nearest theme park, water park or ski slope is. For quieter days near home in term time, we can help you find the best soft play, leisure centre or pottery cafe.
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20 Best Things To Do In Oldham Near Me: Attractions in Greater Manchester - Day Out With The Kids |
Oldham Libraries
How to access your local library services.
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Oldham Libraries |
Best of Oldham
The ultimate guide for local events.
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What's on Oldham - The Latest Events in Oldham (thebestof.co.uk) |
Oldham Active
Find information on our gym, swim and classes, as well as our extra activities including Outdoor, Sports and Leagues.
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Oldham Community Leisure - Oldham's Leading Leisure and Gym Facilities |
Mahdlo Youth Zone
Mahdlo is a state-of-the-art Youth Zone in the heart of Oldham for 8-21 year olds (up to 25 for young people with a disability). Open 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year, we offer an exciting range of activities and opportunities that all young people from across Oldham can access for just 50p as a member.
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Mahdlo Youth Centre |
Gallery Oldham Children and Families
Exhibitions across four galleries, events, courses, talks and concerts as well as popular schools workshops and family activities. Open 6 days a week.
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Gallery Oldham |
Thriving With Nature Guidebook
The Mental Health Foundation and WWF produced a guide on making the most of our natural spaces for our mental health and wellbeing. Take a look at the ideas to connect with nature during each season.
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Thriving With Nature Guidebook | [pdf 1MB] |
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#GetOutside
Join the #GetOutside campaign and mix up your daily exercise – find ideas and challenge calendars for getting outside and trying new things.
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Ordnance Survey - Get Outside with Nature |
Get Out with the Kids
A database of family-friendly outdoor adventure ideas.
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Get Out With the Kids |
Local Social Media
Useful links to Facebook, Twitter and other social media.
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Oldham Social Media Groups |
Oldham Time Trek
The Oldham Time Trek is a free, family adventure that brings Oldham’s rich history to life!
Explore 12 special locations around the town centre, each with its own unique story and interactive fun.
You’ll meet amazing animated Augmented Reality (AR) characters and charming illustrated figures who will guide you through Oldham’s past with fascinating facts, exciting mini-activities (like puzzles and challenges), and a special clue for a trail-wide puzzle.
It’s a fantastic way for the whole family to discover the town’s amazing heritage together, any time!
How to Play – It’s Easy!
- Find a Stop: You can start at any stop you like and visit them in any order, even across different days.
- Scan the Code: Simply use your smartphone’s camera or QR code reader to scan the QR code on the marker. No app downloads or registration needed.
- Explore & Collect: Meet the stop’s character, read their story, enjoy the mini-activity, and collect your letter for the trail-wide puzzle.
- Solve & Win! Once you’ve visited all 12 stops, you can solve the puzzle to claim your free digital activity pack and special treat* from the Waterstones inside The Spindles (*whilst stocks last; during trading hours only).
Test AR and QR codes on your phone before leaving here: https://highstreetsafari.com/help
Money Saving Expert.com - Family
Great offers on days out and deals for a great time with the kids.
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Money Saving Expert - Days Out with Kids |