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Singles in and around Oldham and Saddleworth
Oldham is a big mill town on the edge of the Pennines, with a proud industrial past and the wild moorland of Saddleworth just to the east. For a first date there's a look round Gallery Oldham, a stroll in Alexandra Park, or a walk at Dovestones Reservoir. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Oldham and Saddleworth
Three easy places to meet someone new in Oldham and Saddleworth. Check opening times before you go.
Gallery Oldham
A modern gallery and library in the middle of Oldham, with free entry to its collections. Check opening times before you go.
Alexandra Park
A Victorian park with lawns, tree lined paths and a lake. Free to enter and a good place for a gentle walk.
Dovestones Reservoir
A beautiful reservoir in Saddleworth ringed by moorland, with a flat path round the water. Wear sensible shoes and check the weather.
Around Oldham and Saddleworth
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Oldham town centre, Royton, Chadderton, Shaw, Lees, Failsworth, Uppermill and Saddleworth.
Getting there: Metrolink trams serve Oldham town centre, Shaw and Crompton, Failsworth and Hollinwood on the way to Manchester and Rochdale. Greenfield and Mossley have trains to Manchester and Huddersfield, and buses cover Saddleworth.
Go Manchester Dating covers the whole Manchester area, so you can join from Oldham and Saddleworth and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Oldham and Saddleworth
What is a good first date in Oldham and Saddleworth?
There are plenty of easy options: a look round Gallery Oldham, a stroll in Alexandra Park and a walk at Dovestones Reservoir. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Oldham and Saddleworth?
Metrolink trams serve Oldham town centre, Shaw and Crompton, Failsworth and Hollinwood on the way to Manchester and Rochdale. Greenfield and Mossley have trains to Manchester and Huddersfield, and buses cover Saddleworth.
Can I join Go Manchester Dating from Oldham and Saddleworth?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Manchester Dating covers the whole Manchester area, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Oldham and Saddleworth?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.