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Uppermill Tourist Information


The small town/large village of Uppermill is on the northeast side of Greater Manchester.

Tucked away in a valley of the Pennines on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, it is in a most picturesque location on the high moorland.

Uppermill is a popular stop for visitors to nearby Saddleworth and has a growing number of craft shops, restaurants and cafes to cater to the tourist market. It has a local butcher's shop with excellent local pies, a greengrocer's, bakery and a bookshop. There is also a small supermarket, bank, Post Office, chemist and a regular Farmer's Market selling local farm produce.

Once inhabited by the Romans, like many Lancashire towns it was the Industrial Revolution which had the most impact on the area, with the building of huge textile mills.

The area also supported some quarrying and the Ladcaster and Den Quarries to the west of Uppermill are now designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest for their geological features.

One unique local sport played in Uppermill is “cobbling”. It involves a barrel of cobblestones, a closed road and a bag of cement. You will have to visit to find out more!

More cultural activities are centered on the local Saddleworth Museum which highlights Roman activity in the area. The museum has a local art gallery exhibiting paintings of local landscapes, transport and industry in the area. The Brownhill Countryside Centre is a small museum aimed at educating children about local wildlife and has a lovely wildflower garden.

The canal which runs through the town offers many recreational pursuits. Traffic-free walks along the towpath, fishing and boating are just some of the rural pleasures to be enjoyed. The canal has a couple of locks to manage the inclines and there is an impressive viaduct which it passes beneath.

The Portland Basin Museum at Ashton-under-Lyne is part of the Ashton Canal Warehouse which has now been restored. In a lovely waterside setting, the attraction captures local industrial history and changing lifestyles in the past 150 years.

Uppermill hosts a number of festivities each year, the highlight of which is the Saddleworth Folk Festival. The Brass Band Contest and the Beer Walk take place at the end of May and there is always a theme for the event.

More cultural in its origins is the Rushcart Festival at the end of August, when teams of Morrismen arrive from all over the country to compete in pulling a rushcart with a jockey sitting on top. The route takes them through the local villages of Saddleworth, Greenfield, Delph and Dobcross where the Morrismen stop and give a performance of their ancient English folk dancing.

The following day there are gurning (face-pulling) contests, wrestling and worst singer competitions and a merry time is enjoyed by all!

 

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Wintertime with Narrowboats on The Huddersfield Canal in Uppermill
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Attractions near Uppermill
Saddleworth Museum & Art Gallery (1 Mile)*
Saddleworth Museum and Art Gallery is full of intriguing objects from the past and tells the story of the people who have created Saddleworth's landscape and character
Rochdale Art Gallery (7 Miles)*
Touchstones is an exciting arts and heritage centre that has something special for everyone. The site consists of Art Galleries, Museum, Local Studies Centre and Tourist Information Centre.
Portland Basin Museum (7 Miles)*
Portland Basin Museum is the centrepiece of the recently rebuilt Ashton Canal Warehouse, now looking much as it did in 1834 when it was first built.
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What's near Uppermill

Attractions:
  Saddleworth Museum & Art Gallery  1 Mile
  Marsden Moor  4 Miles
  Rochdale Art Gallery  7 Miles
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Towns:
  New Delph  <1 Mile
  Delph  <1 Mile
  Diggle  1 Mile
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Estate Agents:
  Ryder and Dutton  1 Mile
  Alan Kirkham Estate Agents  2 Miles
  Wild and Griffiths  2 Miles
Hotels:
  Grains Bar Hotel  2 Miles
  Premier Inn Rochdale  4 Miles
  Premier Inn Oldham Central  5 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Sunfield Accommodation  1 Mile
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Self Catering:
  Millstone at Mill Barn  1 Mile
  The Old Cobblers  4 Miles
  Spinners Cottage  4 Miles
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Campsites:
  Common Barn Farm  19 Miles
  Edentree Caravan Park  19 Miles
  Riverside Caravan Site  23 Miles
TIC: Saddleworth Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01457 870336  2 Miles



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Towns near Uppermill
New Delph Tourist Information (< 1 Mile)*
Delph Tourist Information (< 1 Mile)*
Diggle Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Diggle is one of the quieter villages in terms of trans-pennine traffic noise and pollution, it is situated in Saddleworth, traditionally a West Yorkshire community.
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Hotels near Uppermill
Travelodge (Travel Lodge) Oldham Manchester Street (5 Miles)*
If you're looking for great value accommodation close to Manchester city centre and the attractions of its surrounding area, the Travelodge Oldham Manchester Street is a great choice.
Best Western Hotel Smokies Park (5 Miles)*
Offering style, comfort and modern facilities for both business and leisure visitors, this hotel is just minutes from the M60.
Mercure Norton Grange Hotel and Spa (6 Miles)*
Set in its own landscaped grounds, the 4 star Norton Grange is just off J20 of the M62, 8 miles from Manchester City Centre and 25 miles from Manchester Airport. The hotel boasts a Spa Naturel Health and Beauty Club and extensive free parking
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Self Catering near Uppermill
Tyas Cottage (6 Miles)*
Tyas Cottage is a grade II listed 18th century cottage, situated in Merrydale, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, because of its flora and fauna. There is abundant bird life in the area, including kingfishers.
Holmfirth Cottage (7 Miles)*
Situated at the head of the Holme Valley within the Peak District National Park this early 19th century listed cottage has two bedrooms. Refurbished for 2008.
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