Castles · North West England
Metropolitan Borough of Oldham
The Metropolitan Borough of Oldham is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in England. It is named after its largest town, Oldham. The borough had a population of 251,560 in 2024, making it th
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Metropolitan Borough of Oldham is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in England. It is named after its largest town, Oldham. The borough had a population of 251,560 in 2024, making it the sixth-largest district by population in Greater Manchester. The borough spans 142 square kilometres (55 sq mi).
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The Metropolitan Borough of Oldham is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in England. It is named after its largest town, Oldham. The borough had a population of 251,560 in 2024, making it the sixth-largest district by population in Greater Manchester. The borough spans 142 square kilometres (55 sq mi).
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Background
History
, looking towards Oldham in the distance]] Following both the Local Government Act 1888 and Local Government Act 1894, local government in England had been administered via a national framework of rural districts, urban districts, municipal boroughs and county boroughs, which (apart from the latter which were independent) shared power with strategic county councils of the administrative counties. The areas that were incorporated into the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham in 1974 had formed part of Chadderton Urban District, Crompton Urban District, Failsworth Urban District, Lees Urban District and Royton Urban District from the administrative county of Lancashire, Saddleworth Urban District…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5333, -2.1167
- District
- Oldham
- Parish
- Oldham, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL8 1HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Sources
- wikipedia: Metropolitan Borough of Oldham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Metropolitan Borough of Oldham?
- Metropolitan Borough of Oldham is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL8 1HB), in the parish of Oldham, unparished area.
- Who owns Metropolitan Borough of Oldham?
- Metropolitan Borough of Oldham is owned by Oldham Council.
- Does Metropolitan Borough of Oldham charge admission?
- Metropolitan Borough of Oldham typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Metropolitan Borough of Oldham?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OL8 1HB. It sits within the Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton parliamentary constituency.