Parliament Square, Oldham
Creative Tourist
Parliament Square is a public space in Oldham Town Centre with restaurants sitting alongside a new seven screen cinema.
Parliament Square is a public space in Oldham Town Centre with restaurants sitting alongside a new seven screen cinema.
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18th-century village pub serving up a superb range of wines and high-quality food.
The Epic Apart Hotel offers 14 serviced apartments – and right righin the middle of the Ropewalks district, right behind FACT.
Volunteer-run cinema
The Arena has a regular programme of arts and entertainment including live music, concerts, comedy and dances with stage shows and national tours. With two licensed bars this is the perfect location for a great night out.
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