Northern Roots
Northern Roots is a 160-acre (65 ha) urban farm and eco‑park in Oldham, a town in Greater Manchester, England. Developed by Oldham Council and the Northern Roots charity, it occupies land south of the town centre adjoining Alexandra Park and extending into the Medlock Valley. The project combines food growing, environmental restoration, community programmes and vocational training, and opened to the public in September 2026.
Quick facts
- Type
- Parks
- Location
- Oldham
- Coordinates
- 53.53036, -2.10247
Nearby
Within 500m: 0 cafes, 0 restaurants, 7 businesses, 1 other places
Within 1000m: 9 cafes, 0 restaurants, 82 businesses, 2 other places
Within 2000m: 74 cafes, 0 restaurants, 348 businesses, 8 other places
Sources
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Where to eat nearby
Food businesses within approximately 1 km.