Oldham's Tommyfield Market closes after 200 years
Tommyfield Market in Oldham closes on March 21, 2026, after operating since the late 18th century. The market moves to a new indoor location called 'The Market' in Spindles, opening March 28 with 70 traders and an event space called The Loom. The old market building will be demolished to create a new town centre park also named Tommyfield. Council leader Arooj Shah described the closure as 'the end of an era' while expressing optimism about the new market's modern facilities.