Oldham's New Market Opens: A Fresh Start for Tradition

0:00On March 9th, Oldham's new market is finally set to open on Yorkshire Street, replacing the aging Tommy Phil market that slated for demolition. Around 70 traders will relocate to this spot next to the spindle shopping center on the site of the old TJ Hughes store. Delays pushback the move from its original September 2025 target by six months, mainly due to challenges outfitting specialized. Units, traders got the news late last September and have been prepping ever since. This fits into a huge 450 million pound town center revival, which has already brought the Egyptian room food hall and transformed the old library into a new town hall. Local stall holders are wrapping up at Tommy Field on March 21st, excited for the upgrade. The doors swing open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 28th, kicking off with entertainment and family activities. The first 100 visitors score Goodybacks and Parliament Square opens as a fresh community spot.

1:01The Loom event space starts bookings that day too, with hours matching the old market, 9 to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. All eyes are on how this boosts foot traffic and keeps Oldham's market tradition alive for years ahead.