Where is Observatory?

Observatory is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL8 2BH), in the parish of Oldham, unparished area.

Is Observatory a listed building?

Observatory is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Observatory a protected site?

Yes — Observatory is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Observatory?

The nearest railway station is Moston, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL8 2BH.

Observatories · North West England

Observatory

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Observatory — observatory in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

Observatory, observatories in North West England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–2.5 h
Best time of year: Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
Nearest railway station: Moston · 4.5 km

Limited wheelchair access

Observatory is a place of interest in North-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Oldham East and Saddleworth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Moston, about 4.5 km away. Postcode area OL8.

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Observatory is an observatory located in North-West England, within the unparished area of Oldham (postcode OL8). It is a Grade II listed building, notable for its architectural significance. The site is also part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI, highlighting its ecological importance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 53.5323, -2.1054
District: Oldham
Parish: Oldham, unparished area
Postcode: OL8 2BH
Parliamentary constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth
Nearest railway station: Moston — 4.5 km

Sources

wikidata: Q26497403 (CC0)
commons: Observatory, Alexandra park.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Alexandra Park

Alexandra Park — park in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

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