Oldham Museum & Art Gallery, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1DN, Archaeology, Natural Sciences, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Coins and Medals, Archives, Science and Technology, Social History. Formerly known as the Oldham Art Gallery, Gallery Oldham dates back to 1883. Over the past 120 years the gallery has established itself as the cultural focus of a town built around the cotton and engineering industries. The current collections include over 12,000 social and industrial history items, more than 2,000 works of art about 1,000 items of decorative art, 15,000 photographs and a large number of books, pamphlets and documents. It is one of the largest and most varied collections in the North West of England. 0161 911 4657. Open Tues 1000-1300, Wed Sat 1000-1700, Closed Mon.

   Saddleworth Museum, High Street, Uppermill, Telephone : 01457 874093

   Baileys, 26 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 1SB

   The Bank Top Tavern, King Sq, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 1ES

   The Bath Hotel, 93 Union Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 1PF

   Buck & Union, 36 Union Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 1BE

   The Carters Arms, 133 Oldham Road, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6BU

   Coliseum Theatre, The town's friendly, welcoming repertory theatre, which celebrated its centenary in 1987, has built up a reputation for ambitious productions. Its beautiful interior has seen famous local performers such as Eric Sykes and Dora Bryan in the past. Fairbottom Street, Oldham. OL1 3BR. Tel: 0161 624 2829.

   The Castle, Union Street, Oldham, 0161 345 6623 to book tickets and for more info.

   West Indian Centre, Horsedge Street, Oldham Town Centre.