Oldham is a large town situated at the foot of the Pennines, to the north east of Manchester in the North West of England. Hire a car from Oldham and explore the rich industrial history, stemming from a rise to prominence during the 19th century as an international centre for textile manufacture. It established itself as the world's most productive cotton spinning mill town at the height of Britain's industrial revolution. Oldham's rich industrial heritage is still visible on its streets today through the surviving cotton mills, many of which have been converted for residential or retail use.
Oldham and the surrounding area has a number of exciting attractions to visit. Get close to nature and have a picnic at Oldham's Jubilee Colliery Nature Reserve, explore the Moorland Waters which are easy to get to by renting a car in Oldham. Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts can challenge themselves to the 'Oldham Way', a 40 mile walk through stunning countryside scattered with relics of the local industrial heritage.
