From Ruins to Rebirth: A Guided Heritage Walk at Northern Roots

Walk description:

Join our local Heritage Champions for a guided heritage walk at Northern Roots, Oldham, as part of the GM Walking Festival in May.

From Robert Thatcher’s majestic 19th century Brook Mills that once stood proudly on the site, Victorian visitor destination Strawberry Gardens and the forgotten homestead of Cherry Valley, to the beautiful new Welcome Building and urban farms we are currently building, let our Heritage Champions take you on a journey from the past into the future.

As you walk and explore the Northern Roots site with them, they’ll share maps, photographs and the stories of the places, people and buildings embedded in the site’s incredible history.

Price: Free

Group Size: 20

Date and time: 1pm – 2.30pm – Sunday 17th May.

Location: Northern Roots, Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BJ. Here’s how to find us.

Age limits: 18+

Parking: Parking is free along Kings Road and in Alexandra Park Car Parks.

Clothing: Please wear weather-proof clothing and sturdy shoes suitable for mixed terrains. This session is not accessible for wheelchairs. This session require standing for periods of time.