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Gallery Oldham

ModernFree admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Gallery Oldham — art gallery in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

Gallery Oldham, galleries in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Mills Hill · 4.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Gallery Oldham is an art gallery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2002. Part of Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council. Wikidata describes it as: "art gallery in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.5403°, -2.1092°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Gallery Oldham is a free-to-view public museum and art gallery in the Cultural Quarter of central Oldham, in Greater Manchester, England.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Architecture

Designed by architects Pringle Richards Sharratt, Gallery Oldham was completed in its original form in February 2002. The art gallery integrates local museum and gallery services. An extension to include the £13 million Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre opened in April 2006. The building has library and learning facilities.

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Coordinates
53.5403, -2.1092
District
Oldham
Parish
Oldham, unparished area
Postcode
OL1 1AL
Parliamentary constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Established
2002
Nearest railway station
Mills Hill4.3 km
Opening
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; PH off
Official site
hla.oldham.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gallery Oldham?
Gallery Oldham is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL1 1AL), in the parish of Oldham, unparished area.
When was Gallery Oldham built?
Built or established in 2002.
Is Gallery Oldham a protected site?
Yes — Gallery Oldham is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Gallery Oldham free to visit?
Yes, Gallery Oldham is free to enter.
How do I get to Gallery Oldham?
The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL1 1AL.