Welcome to Mumps

Mumps is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Oldham, Lancashire. The village is situated on the eastern side of the River Irk and is surrounded by lush green fields and hills. The village is known for its picturesque beauty and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the rural charm of Lancashire. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks, including the Mumps Bridge, which dates back to the 18th century.

The village of Mumps is a close-knit community that is known for its friendly and welcoming residents. The village has a strong sense of community spirit and is home to several community events and festivals throughout the year. The Mumps Carnival is one of the most popular events in the village and attracts visitors from all over Lancashire. The carnival features a range of activities, including live music, food stalls, and a funfair. The village also has several local pubs and restaurants that serve traditional Lancashire cuisine and are popular with both locals and tourists.

Mumps is a great place to visit for those who love the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to several walking and cycling trails. The Mumps Trail is one of the most popular trails in the village and takes visitors through some of the most scenic parts of Lancashire. The village is also home to several parks and green spaces, including the Mumps Park, which is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor activities. Overall, Mumps is a charming village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the rural beauty of Lancashire.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 8.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Westwood Boys School Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Kamal Khan	121 Union Street Oldham OL1 1TE 1614590024
The Brian Clarke Church Of England Academy Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Allison Ash	C/O The Blue Coat School ,Egerton Street Oldham OL1 3SQ 1617855085 School Website
The Blue Coat C Of E School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Rob Higgins	Egerton Street Oldham Greater Manchester OL1 3SQ 01616241484 School Website
Future Finders Employability College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:18-25 Head Teacher Mr Scott Mckeown	77 Union Street Oldham Greater Manchester OL1 1JZ 1615187155 School Website
Horton Mill Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Zaira Cook	Southlink Glodwick Oldham Greater Manchester OL4 1GL 01617705870
Holy Cross C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Wardle	Ruth Street Oldham Greater Manchester OL1 3EZ 01617705522 School Website
Beever Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Greg Oates	Moorby Street Oldham Greater Manchester OL1 3QU 01617708351 School Website
Greenhill Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Eccles	Harmony Street Oldham Greater Manchester OL4 1RR 01612600621 School Website
The Springboard Project Free Schools Special Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Ms Jenny Dunne	2 Medtia Square Phoenix Street Oldham OL1 1AN 1618833250 School Website
Sapience Girls Academy Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mehnaz Kauser	319 Waterloo Street Glodwick Oldham OL4 1ER 1616528563

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Mills Hill Oldham Road, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 2HJ 2.68 Miles

Moston Hollinwood Avenue, Moston, Greater Manchester, M40 0JT 3.02 Miles

Mossley Manchester Road, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 0AB 3.28 Miles

Ashton-Under-Lyne Wellington Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6JP 3.57 Miles

Greenfield Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield, Lancashire, OL3 7JZ 3.81 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tariff 1 Cars 0161 624 5000 7 Mumps, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3TL 0.02 Miles
60 Cars 0161 633 2101 96 Yorkshire St, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1ST 0.08 Miles
Dial-A-Car Private Hire Cars 0161 633 6060 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1ST 0.08 Miles
Home James Private Hire 0161 678 7777 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1ST 0.08 Miles
50 Cars 0161 628 2020 151 Union Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1TD 0.08 Miles
Oldham Bardsley Cars 0161 678 9999 104 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1ST 0.08 Miles
Travel Line Minibus Service 0161 401 0001 61 Chief Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1EJ 0.40 Miles
A2b Tommyfield Cars 0161 213 1111 179 Henshaw St, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 2BP 0.47 Miles
United Cars 0161 628 6060 1 Chaucer St, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1BA 0.49 Miles
Village Cars 0161 626 7888 1 Chaucer Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1BA 0.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Town Hall Business Box Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Old Town Hall Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Oldham D.O. Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Oldham D.O. Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Oldham Do Business Box Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Egerton Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hardy Street Pol Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Burnley Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manchester Chambers Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chaucer Street Business Box Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Chaucer Street Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Henshaw Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenacres Moor Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wall Box Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Mary's Medical Centre 0161 6206667	St.Mary's Medical Centre Rock Street Oldham Lancashire OL1 3UL
Hopwood House Medical Practice 0161 6283628	Hopwood House The Vineyard, Lees Road Oldham OL4 1JN
Lindley House Health Centre 0161 7857520	Integrated Care Centre New Radcliffe Street Oldham Greater Manchester OL1 1NL
The Chowdhury Practice 0161 6213535	Integrated Care Centre New Radcliffe Street Oldham OL1 1NL
Oldham Family Practice 0161 6213456	1St Floor Integrated C C New Radcliffe Street Oldham Lancashire OL1 1NL

Local Stores

Royton - Rochdale Road
Rochdale Road
Royton
Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL2 5PT
01616 789929
Store Website
1.74 miles

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SPAR - PLATINUM RETAIL - MARSLAND SERVICE STATION LTD
289
Manchester Street
Oldham
OL8 1SY
0161 6271520
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Manchester Street Veterinary Surgery
Manchester Street Oldham Lancashire OL8 1UF 0161 624 4596 manchesterstreetvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 0.82 miles
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Medivet Oldham Chadderton
27 Burnley Lane Chadderton Oldham Lancashire OL9 0BT 0161 633 5050 oldham.chadderton@medivet.co.uk Website 1.13 miles

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Companion Care (Oldham) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Central Retail Park Broadway, Royton Oldham Lancashire OL2 5HX 0161 624 7539 oldham@vets4pets.com Website 1.69 miles

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Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre Ltd
56 Manchester Road Shaw Oldham Lancashire OL2 7DE 01706 840936 jos@briardawnvets.co.uk Website 2.15 miles

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Shaw Vets
20 - 22 Market Street Shaw Oldham Gtr Manchester OL2 8NH 01706 840411 info@shawvets.co.uk Website 2.45 miles

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Tameside Veterinary Clinic Ltd
341 Oldham Road Ashton-Under-Lyne Lancashire OL7 9ND 0161 830 0462 enquiries@tamesideveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 2.87 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Park Bridge
Great Rural Walk, Water To Paddle In, Fields To Run In And Lots Of Trees To Sniff Round Park Bridge Lancashire 1.76 miles

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Hartshead Pike
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Up To The Distinctive Landmark On Hartshead Pike. Visible From Many Miles Around, The Summit Overlooks Ashton-Under-Lyne, Mossley, Saddleworth, Lees And Oldham. On A Clear Day, You Can Experience Views Of Manchester, Chesire And Snowdonia In Wales. OL5 0JL 2.47 miles From Ashton-Under-Lyne, Take The A670 Mossley Road. You Want To Take A Left Up A Small Uphill Road, Broadcarr Lane. Follow This Up Until You Reach A Point You Can Park In A Roadside Layby.

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Tandle Hill National Park
Tandle Hill Is A Lovely Forest Walk, With Pathed Routes And Steep Forest Hills. This Is Very Popular With Other Dog Walkers. There Is Plenty Of Seating Areas, With A Cafe And Toilets. Also A Park For Children. Dog Drinking Water Was Available At The Cafe. The Cafe Shuts Early In The Winter Months. 61 Tandle Hill Rd Royton Oldham OL2 5UX 2.65 miles

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Knott Hill Reservoir
A Bit Of A Strange One! You Enter Through Ashton Golf Club, But Once In Its A Lovely Walk Unnamed Road Ashton-Under-Lyne Lancashire OL6 9AG 2.87 miles A Little Hard To Find, The Sat Nav Doesn'T Help! Find It Near The Golf Club And Walk Through That Way.

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Daisy Nook Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Daisy Nook Country Park. Daisy Nook Country Park Is Located In Failsworth, Greater Manchester. The Park Runs Through The Medlock Valley In An Area Once Called Waterhouses. M35 9WJ 2.92 miles From Ashton-Under-Lyne Bypass (A635) Take A627 North Towards Oldham For Approx 1 Mile To Newmarket Road (Traffic Lights). Turn Left And Follow Newmarket Road For 3/4 Mile To Junction At Sharp Left Bend. Turn Right At Bend. Entrance To Car Park And Visitor Centre Is On The Right After 50 Metres.

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Crompton Moor
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Crompton Moor. Crompton Moor Rises Above The Town Of Shaw, In The Metropolitan Borough Of Oldham, Greater Manchester. OL2 8NA 3.24 miles Exit The M62 At Junction 21, Following The Signs To Shaw And Milnrow. In Shaw, Aim For The B6197 Buckstones Road. Next To The Shaw Edge Methodist Church, Follow The Sign Pointing To Crompton Moor And The Bushes Clough Car Park.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-15.7°C	-15.4°C	-19.5°C	-20.4°C	-17.6°C	-14.8°C	-10.4°C	-6.9°C	-5.1°C	-5.1°C	-7.4°C	-8.7°C

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Temp	-5.7°C	-5.6°C	-6.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.4°C	-2.6°C	0.4°C	2.9°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	-0.1°C	-1.9°C
Feels Like	-9°C	-9.5°C	-10.9°C	-11.3°C	-10.6°C	-8°C	-4.7°C	-1.7°C	0.1°C	-1°C	-4.1°C	-6.6°C

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