Family Fun
Family Activity Days - February Half Term 2026
There are two upcoming Family Activity Days during February Half Term that are hosted by two of Oldham's brilliant Community Organisations, Yuvanis and MAHDLO.
These organisations have organised a session of free activities and free food for families.
Money Saving Central - Food Discounts
Money Saving Central have once again collated a list of places offering food discounts during February Half Term. This is a useful resource for families when planning their half term activities to help keep the cost down!
Money Saving Expert.com - Family
Great offers on days out and deals for a great time with the kids.
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Martin Lewis - Money Saving Expert - Family |
Let's Go with the Children
Search for activities and events near you. The best places to go and things to do around Oldham.
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Let's Go with Kids - Oldham |
Days Out with the Kids
Explore the links or use the filters at the top of the page on their website to plan your next adventure.
Want to know what to do with the nature lovers in your family? Walk on the wild side and visit our Animals listings for zoos, safari parks and wildlife parks. Or are you looking for nearby places to visit in Oldham with a culture vulture? We've picked the best children's museums, discovery centres and historic locations in the Sightseeing section.
If you're after a big day out during the school holidays, we can tell you where the nearest theme park, water park or ski slope is. For quieter days near home in term time, we can help you find the best soft play, leisure centre or pottery cafe.
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Days Out with the Kids - Manchester and Oldham |
Oldham Libraries
How to access your local library services.
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Oldham Libaries |
Best of Oldham
The guide for local events.
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The Best of Oldham |
Oldham Active
Find information on our gym, swim and classes, as well as our extra activities including Outdoor, Sports & Leagues.
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Oldham Active |
Mahdlo Youth Zone
Mahdlo is a state-of-the-art Youth Zone in the heart of Oldham for 8-21 year olds (up to 25 for young people with a disability). Open 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year, we offer an exciting range of activities and opportunities that all young people from across Oldham can access for just 50p as a member.
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Mahdlo |
Gallery Oldham Children and Families
Exhibitions across four galleries, events, courses, talks and concerts as well as popular schools workshops and family activities. Open 6 days a week.
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Gallery Oldham |
Thriving With Nature Guidebook
The Mental Health Foundation and WWF produced a guide on making the most of our natural spaces for our mental health and wellbeing. Take a look at the ideas to connect with nature during each season.
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Thriving With Nature Guidebook | [pdf 1MB] |
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Ordnance Survey #GetOutside
Find ideas and challenge calendars for getting outside and trying new things.
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Get Outside - Ordnance Survey |
Oldham Time Trek
The Oldham Time Trek is a free, family adventure that brings Oldham’s rich history to life!
Explore 12 special locations around the town centre, each with its own unique story and interactive fun.
You’ll meet amazing animated Augmented Reality (AR) characters and charming illustrated figures who will guide you through Oldham’s past with fascinating facts, exciting mini-activities (like puzzles and challenges), and a special clue for a trail-wide puzzle.
It’s a fantastic way for the whole family to discover the town’s amazing heritage together, any time!
How to Play – It’s Easy!
- Find a Stop: You can start at any stop you like and visit them in any order, even across different days.
- Scan the Code: Simply use your smartphone’s camera or QR code reader to scan the QR code on the marker. No app downloads or registration needed.
- Explore & Collect: Meet the stop’s character, read their story, enjoy the mini-activity, and collect your letter for the trail-wide puzzle.
- Solve & Win! Once you’ve visited all 12 stops, you can solve the puzzle to claim your free digital activity pack and special treat* from the Waterstones inside The Spindles (*whilst stocks last; during trading hours only).
Test AR and QR codes on your phone before leaving here: https://highstreetsafari.com/help