Oldham has taken another significant step in its ambitious town centre regeneration with the arrival of The Loom, a brand new event space forming part of the major redevelopment of The Spindles complex.
The Loom will serve as the town’s main event space, following the planned closure of the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Situated alongside The Market, The Loom can accommodate up to 1,000 people standing, around 700 seated, and 500 for dining. The space can also be sub-divided to host smaller or separate events.
The name is a tribute to Oldham’s rich cotton heritage, chosen to reflect a different thread of the town’s story — united by the industry that once made Oldham the cotton spinning capital of the world.
The new event space will be open to bookings from 28th March, as part of the long-awaited multi-million pound regeneration project taking place in Oldham town centre.
Councillor Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, has spoken enthusiastically about the transformation, saying: “This really is exciting times for our beloved borough. We’re creating a town centre that feels like home and one we can all be proud of.”
The Loom joins The Market within The Spindles as the centrepiece of a regeneration effort that is reshaping Oldham’s town centre for generations to come.