Market Opening

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news 2026-03-09

Oldham's new market opens March 28 with entertainment and free goodie bags

Oldham's new market opens Saturday, March 28 at 9:00 AM in the Spindles building, offering independent stalls, food businesses, and makers. The £450m town centre regeneration programme includes this modern market as a key landmark, creating new opportunities for local traders. Leader of Oldham Council Cllr Arooj Shah will open the market, which features a full day of entertainment and activities. The first 100 visitors receive free goodie bags. The market links directly to Parliament Square, a refreshed public space reopening alongside the market.

news 2026-03-09

Oldham new market opens March 28 at Spindles

Oldham's new indoor market will open on Saturday, March 28 at 9am inside the Spindles shopping centre. The £450 million town centre regeneration includes this market space featuring independent stalls and food traders. Council leader Arooj Shah called it a 'huge moment' for Oldham, emphasizing support for local traders and creating a modern, vibrant space. The opening day includes entertainment, tasters, and opportunities to meet traders, with the first 100 visitors receiving free goodie bags. The market's opening also marks the wider reopening of Parliament Square for town centre events.