Venturing Further
Situated six miles from Oakwood Reach, Oldham combines the idyllic countryside of the Pennine moorland with a Victorian town centre. A blend of modern shopping malls and traditional market stalls create a unique shopping experience. Culturally diverse, Oldham’s museums celebrate its industrial past, while the new Gallery Oldham is one of the most innovative galleries in the North West.
Located just eight miles from nearby Manchester, Oakwood Reach is the perfect base for commuters or those who simply want to explore this thriving city.
A city of culture, Manchester is home to a number of art galleries and museums. Urbis and The Manchester Art Gallery are not to be missed by art lovers, and the Museum of Manchester provides an entertaining and educational day out for all the family.
Manchester is renowned for its nightlife and is packed full of bars and clubs to suit everybody’s tastes. People flock from all over the country to see world-acclaimed musicians at concert venues such as the MEN arena or the Manchester Academy. Or, if the stage is more your thing, you could take in a show at one of Manchester’s many theatres.
For food lovers, the city is home to a wealth of eateries. From traditional British from the likes of Manchester institution Sam’s Chop House to haute cuisine from Le Petit Blanc, the city offers an enticing selection. If you prefer Oriental cooking, take a trip into Chinatown, or visit the famous ‘curry mile’ in Rusholme for a taste of the East
For sports fans, Manchester boasts two major football clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City. Having secured major investment from the Commonwealth Games, Manchester has enjoyed great kudos and as such is home to the only sports centre in the country to hold two 50m swimming pools.
The city centre is the perfect place for a spot of retail therapy. Take a trip down Market Street and you’ll discover all of the high street shops you could imagine, including the recently refurbished Arndale centre. Have a stroll down King Street to visit Manchester’s famous designer stores, or lose yourself in Selfridges and Harvey Nichols. Alternatively, take a trip out of the city centre to visit The Lowry Outlet Mall or Trafford Centre.
Manchester really does have something for everyone, so be sure to take advantage of living so close by.
Eleven miles away, Stockport is home to several places of interest, including the fascinating Bramhall Hall and the impressive Victorian railway viaduct that towers 111 feet above the town centre.