Oldham Recommends

Wedding venues

The White Hart

51 Stockport Road, Lydgate, Oldham

THE White Hart has had a rich and varied history since it was built in 1788 by local landowner John Buckley. From being the local police station, with the top floor used to lock up the prisoners in shackles, to a schoolhouse, then a weaver’s cottage, the building was then used in the Second World War as a look out point, with the cellars a bomb shelter.

There is a choice of three rooms for wedding events. The Library is the smallest of its rooms, with high ceilings and oak beams it can cater for two guests to 55 for civil ceremonies and for 36 guests for a wedding breakfast. The Dining Room was refurbished in August, 2015 and can accommodate 55 guests for a wedding breakfast and 80 guests for a civil ceremony.

The Oak Room and Pavilion can cater for up to 180 guests for your wedding breakfast and 230 for your evening reception.

The Saddleworth Hotel

Huddersfield Road, Delph, Diggle

SET in 10 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, the four-star hotel has individually designed rooms, some with unique furnishings. English and international cuisine is served in Saddleworth’s award-winning restaurant, which benefits from an extensive wine cellar.

Located in the Castleshaw Valley, beautiful countryside views can be enjoyed throughout The Saddleworth Hotel. During the summer months, guests can relax and swim in the outdoor pool.

George Street Chapel

THIS unique and charismatic venue is also home to the Age UK charity. Built in 1815, the grade-II listed former Independent Methodist Chapel boasts a historic charm and has been sympathetically and tastefully renovated.

The chapel is set over three floors including the main chapel area, gallery mezzanine floor and lower ground floor, providing an inspiring, intimate, accommodating and flexible setting with space to enjoy both ceremony and reception.

The Eastern Pavilion Banqueting Hall,

Featherstall Road South, Oldham

THIS venue offers “everything needed to make a big day special”, boasting a lavish and stylist modern venue.

The deal includes access to a guest suite, and bridal suite, a three course meal, welcome drinks for guests, full table service, stage decoration, crockery and cutlery, chair covers with coloured ribbons all for £14.99 per person.

Chadderton Town Hall

Middleton Road, Chadderton

CHADDERTON Town Hall boasts a reputation as a fantastic wedding venue, oozing character. Built in 1912 by the former Chadderton Urban District Council using red brick and Yorkshire stone its central feature is the stone portico above the balcony.

Above this is an impressive stained glass window portraying Chadderton's old coat-of-arms.

Internally, the entrance hall is equally impressive with pillars, mouldings, chandeliers, and ornate windows. The staircase, with its massive stone balustrades, leads to the Edwardian ballroom.

It also has a magnificent staircase that forms a perfect backdrop for your wedding pictures.

Located near the town centre, it offers space for up to 200 guests and has a fully licensed bar.