Past to Present – Guided Walk with Northern Roots Heritage Champions

Join us for a guided walk at Northern Roots, exploring the many layers of rich heritage through maps, images, forgotten stories and poetry.

Discover the stories of Brook Mills, a mill that once sat on the Northern Roots Brook Mills Gardens, visit the site of Victorian visitor destination Strawberry Gardens, the forgotten homestead and residents of Cherry Valley, and retrace the tracks of the Oldham to Ashton railway, now locally known as Tip Road.

As we explore site, we’ll bring the fascinating history of the site back to life, celebrating the people, places, and events that have shaped this area over generations.

This guided walk is led by our Heritage Champions, who have spent a year researching and connecting with local residence on a paid, part-time basis, thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

We’ll also share our exciting plans for the future of the site, including the new Welcome Building with café and shop, Forestry Skills Centre, 4-acre urban farm and outdoor play, which will open to the public this autumn.

Book via Eventbrite

KEY INFORMATION

Price: Free

Group Size: 2 maximum

Date and time: 10:30am – 12:00pm on Thursday 10th September. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the session.

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.

Walking Distance: 1 mile approx

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.

Refreshments: No refreshments will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks.

Toilets: We have a small composting toilet available on site, which you can access at the start and end of the walk.

Cancellation Policy: Please let us know in advance if you cannot attend by cancelling through Eventbrite or emailing info@northern-roots.uk.

Have a question? Please reach out to info@northern-roots.uk