Oldham’s Saturday outdoor market is getting a new home on George Square – as the transformation of the town centre continues.
The Saturday market, which currently operates at the rear of Tommyfield Market Hall, will move to the new site at the side of the redeveloped Spindles.
Oldham Council has been working in partnership with stallholders.
Design work is now underway to accommodate the move for the Saturday Market – this will also create a new outdoor space for the town centre when the market is not trading. Engagement with traders will continue as the plans develop.
Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, said: “George Square is a fantastic location for our much-loved Saturday outdoor market – close to both the high street and Spindles, the bus station, car parks and Metrolink stops.
“It will bring new life to this part of the town centre and will perfectly complement our redeveloped Spindles including our new market which is due to open next spring.
“Oldham is a market town – it’s a key part of our history – and I’m really proud our markets continue to play an important role in our future.”
The Saturday outdoor market attracts visitors from across the north and is well known for its many stalls selling Asian products and fabrics, food and household goods.
The council won’t move the Saturday market until the new space is ready with initial timescales expected to be late 2025.
Stalls will be positioned throughout George Square – the garden area between Spindles and the police station – running down to the top of George Street, which is home to many independent businesses.
Zubair Hussain, an outdoor market trader representative, said: “Our new location looks very promising, and we look forward to continuing to work with the council to develop the plans, and making the project the best it can be.
“Oldham outdoor market is a vibrant and diverse place, offering fantastic products at great prices.
“This is a new era for Oldham’s markets, and I wish all traders – indoor and outdoor – the best of luck in their new locations.”
