Sitting in the heart of The Spindles, with direct access from Parliament Square, The Market brings together independent traders, fresh food, and everything you'd expect from a proper local market, in a space that's purpose-built, bright, and easy to get around. Same familiar faces. Brand new surroundings.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND
Fresh food, local traders, and more
Everything Under One Roof!
From fresh meat and produce, to clothing, jewellery, homeware and street food — The Market is where Oldham shops local.
Browse the full list of traders or use the market map to find exactly what you're looking for.
Find us
Right in the Centre of Oldham
The Spindles, The Markets, The Loom are in the heart of Oldham, with great access by bus, car, or metrolink.
Heritage
200+ Years in the Making
Oldham has had a market since 1788. The original market was held on land owned by Thomas Whittaker, near Albion Street — and over time that land became known simply as Tommyfield. A name that became synonymous with community, commerce, and a good Saturday morning out.
In 1860, Tommyfield gained national fame as the first place in Britain to sell fried chips and there's a blue plaque to prove it.
At its height, the indoor Victoria Market was among the largest of its kind in the country, home to around 500 stalls. When fire destroyed it in 1974, the council had traders back in a temporary building within four months. That's how much this market meant to Oldham.
The Tommyfield site served the town for over two centuries. But as part of Oldham's £450m town centre regeneration, the market has moved — around 200 metres down the road — into a purpose-built home inside The Spindles. The traders who made Tommyfield special are still here. They've just got a space that does them justice.
And the Tommyfield name lives on — in the new five-acre Tommyfield Park taking shape nearby, a green space for the next generation of Oldham people to call their own.
Visit the Market
Come and Explore
The Market is open Monday to Saturday. Come and see what's on offer and make it part of your week again.
Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pmParliament Square, Oldham, OL1 1ASHow to get here