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Northern Roots Northern Roots is a charity based in Oldham, Greater Manchester. We won’t censor comments - even if they are critical of Northern Roots. Please keep it clean.

We are transforming 160-acres of post-industrial urban green space into a unique community hub and visitor destination.

160 acres reimagined for people, planet and place. Northern Roots Social Media Rules

We encourage you to have your say by commenting on our social media posts. However, we do have a few rules everyone must follow and will remove posts that don't meet these standards. Monitoring

Although we try to manage the content our social media channels inside office hours, we can't monitor posts 100% of the time. We will remove any content that doesn't fit within our guidelines as soon as we see it. Respecting others

Bullying of any kind will not be tolerated. Anyone making abusive, discriminatory or offensive comments will have them removed and they will be blocked from posting on our channels. Please note any comments implying discrimination will also be removed. No trolling

Where posts or comments are off-topic, insulting or use threatening remarks to upset another user, group of users, or Northern Roots employees and volunteers, they will be removed, and users will be banned from commenting. Strictly no swearing

While you may be passionate about subjects we post about, swearing and offensive language will not be tolerated. Any swearing or offensive language will be removed completely and any repeat offenders will be blocked. Blocking of users

We reserve the right to block users, without notice if necessary, for seriously breaching or continually breaching these rules about acceptable use. We reserve the right to change these rules, without notice, to better align with our values and other online protocols.

The sun is making an appearance!☀️If you’re looking for ways to brighten your weekend, why not come down to Northern Roo...
16/10/2026

The sun is making an appearance!☀️

If you’re looking for ways to brighten your weekend, why not come down to Northern Roots?

We’ve got a farm-to-fork café full of fresh cakes and hearty meals, a brand-new accessible play area, a growing urban farm, and a 160-acre site to explore.

In our shop, we’ve got lots of unique, locally made items.

🎨Check out Grå Designs' colourful earrings and one of a kind ceramics.

🌸Common Cloth have a range of textiles made with natural dye plants.

📚Grab a mystery book, that comes with a herbal tea bag and bookmark of local landmarks by artist Cliff Murphy. All books are based around nature and wellbeing.

🌲Or pick up a beautiful hand carved spoon from Northern Spoon Crafts, a small business set up by our Ranger Simon!

🍅Plus we’ve got tomatoes, cucumbers and leeks, harvested just steps away on Snipe Cough farm, and Northern Roots honey from our onsite apiary.

We’re open Thurs-Sun 9am-4pm every week, and we accept card payments only.

Our car park is free but can be busy, and it's a 300m flat walk up to the café and toilets.

We’ve got vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and halal options. Visit our website to view our menu – https://northern-roots.uk/visit-us/whats-here/cafe/

10/10/2026

“The Natural Health Service at Northern Roots saved my life, and I want everyone to know about it.”– Sue, Natural Health Service participant

This World Mental Health Day we’re shinning a spotlight on our Natural Health Service, a free nature-based social prescribing programme🌱

Since 2023, the Natural Health Service has welcomed over 400 participants, including people experiencing depression, social isolation, complex overlapping mental and physical health conditions, those in recovery from addiction, and those in recovery from cancer.

Sessions range from foraging, nature crafts and building communal gardens to mindful woodland walks and meditation. All designed to help participants slow down, feel grounded, and feel more connected to nature and themselves.

For many, the impact is lifechanging.

We work with national and international clinical and research partners to showcase the impact of our Natural Health Service, and to help increase investment in this sector and investment right here in .

Visit our website to learn more, and to learn about our local referral pathways👉 https://northern-roots.uk/get-involved/natural-health-service/

Autumn has arrived at Northern Roots and we’ve got some lovely workshops and walks on offer. 🍄Mushroom Foray at Northern...
08/10/2026

Autumn has arrived at Northern Roots and we’ve got some lovely workshops and walks on offer.

🍄Mushroom Foray at Northern Roots – Wed 14 Oct - £10
Join local mushroom enthusiast Josh for an autumn mushroom foray at Northern Roots, searching for Sulphur Tuft, Shaggy Inkcap, and Amythest Deceiver!

👩‍🌾Behind the Scenes: Snipe Clough Farm Tour – Thur 5 Nov - £10
Learn about ecological farming methods, conservation, growing in a changing climate, and natural, sustainable and seasonable farming practices with Georgia, Urban Farm and Landscape Manager.

🍂Winter Wreath Workshop – Fri 4 & 5 Dec - £40
Create your very own natural wreath and decorate it with foraged greenery and autumnal embellishments. Hot drink and mince pie included!

Visit our What’s On page for full details and to book your place today👉 https://northern-roots.uk/whats-on/

We’re crafting a programme that embraces nature, supports learning, celebrates heritage, fosters creativity, wellbeing and fun, and encourages people to become part of the Northern Roots community we’re building. By joining us for a walk or workshop, you’re supporting the Northern Roots charity, and helping us deliver more benefits for people, planet and place.

And there’s more to come, including heritage walks, talks, and family-friendly workshops for the little ones, so watch this space👀

Don’t forget to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we’ll share upcoming events and activities, jobs and volunteering opportunities, and project updates✉️ https://mailchi.mp/northern-roots/signup

Did you know we’ve got an amazing play area at Northern Roots?Grab your wellies and make a splash in our water play area...
08/10/2026

Did you know we’ve got an amazing play area at Northern Roots?

Grab your wellies and make a splash in our water play area, explore our climbing frames and treehouse, or make music and learn about nature in an interactive way. Fun for big kids and little ones🤸‍♂️

If you’re visiting this week, here’s what you need to know:

📢 We’re open Thurs-Sun 9am-4pm every week. As a brand-new visitor destination, we expect to be very busy welcoming visitors across September and October.

💳 We are a cashless site, and accept card payments only.

🚗 Parking – Our car park can be busy at times. Please park safely, or consider travelling to Northern Roots by on foot, or by bike and public transport, if possible.

🌳 Getting around - It’s around a 300m walk from the main car park to the café, shop, play area and toilets, along an accessible woodland path. We’re planning to add benches along this route later this autumn.

🍅 Café – We’ve got vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and halal options. Please speak to a member of our café team for full information.

When you buy a coffee at Northern Roots, you’re directly supporting the Northern Roots charity. Our mission is to create opportunities for people to connect around food, growing, nature, learning, creativity, sport, enterprise, work and play. We do this in a way that supports nature, enhances wellbeing, creates jobs, and builds hope.

Visit our website to learn more and plan your visit👉 https://northern-roots.uk/

**Applications now closed due to high demand**We’re looking for Café Assistants to join our team👋We’ve just opened our b...
05/10/2026

**Applications now closed due to high demand**

We’re looking for Café Assistants to join our team👋

We’ve just opened our brand new café, where we serve healthy, delicious food made with produce from our urban farm🌱🍅

If you're friendly, hardworking and want to help create a café experience that can be proud of, we'd love to hear from you.

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. We may close applications at any time without prior notice, so we recommend applying early.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead café operations at our brand new café👩‍🍳Working alongs...
05/10/2026

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead café operations at our brand new café👩‍🍳

Working alongside Chef-Partner Mary-Ellen McTague, you’ll create seasonal menus showcasing produce grown on our urban farm, lead café and catering operations, and champion sustainable food practices.

Be a part of a unique destination café that’s know for its social and environmental impact💚

👉 £37,500pa, 40 hours per week
📍 Oldham, Greater Manchester

Visit our website to download the hiring pack and to learn how to apply👉 https://northern-roots.uk/get-involved/jobs/

Application deadline: 12 midnight on Tuesday 20th October 2026.

Have a question? Email [email protected]

02/10/2026

Off the tree and into the café🍎

The Northern Roots café showcases local food systems in action. Our menu is made using produce grown right here and sourced from local suppliers that align with our ethos.

We use regenerative growing methods so we can grow sustainably for years to come. And we nourish local communities by providing healthy food and opportunities to grow through education, volunteering and job opportunities.

By buying a slice of cake, you’re directly supporting the Northern Roots charity and helping us deliver benefits for both people and planet. Thank you💚

And, just as importantly, the cake is delicious!

🕑We’re open Thurs – Sun 9am – 4pm every week
📍We’re located on Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BJ
💳Please note, our site is cashless so all purchases need to be made by card and contactless payments.

Visit our website to learn more about our mission and plan your visit👉 https://northern-roots.uk/about-us/our-purpose/

We’re busy harvesting and preparing fresh produce from Snipe Clough Farm and turning it into delicious meals, ready for ...
30/09/2026

We’re busy harvesting and preparing fresh produce from Snipe Clough Farm and turning it into delicious meals, ready for the café tomorrow🍅

Visit Northern Roots café for delicious salads, sandwiches, mezze plates, freshly made tomato soup, delicious drinks, and much more. We have vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and halal options, so there’s something for everyone.

In our shop you can buy fresh produce harvested just a few hundred metres away on the Farm, including beautiful beetroot, which is perfect for roasting, pickling or turning into beetroot brownies!

We’re open Thursday – Sunday 9am – 4pm every week. If you’re planning on visiting this week, here’s what you need to know:

📢As a brand-new visitor destination, we expect to be very busy welcoming visitors across September and October.

🚗 Parking – Our car park can be busy at times, and on Saturday and Sunday this week we’ll have parking stewards to help manage traffic. Please park safely, or consider travelling to Northern Roots by on foot, or by bike and public transport, if possible.

🍅Snipe Clough Farm is a working farm. This means, at some times, some areas may be restricted for your safety. When you can’t get close to the action there’s always an opportunity to chat with our lovely land team about what’s growing in our space.

🌳 Getting around - It’s around a 300m walk from the main car park to the café, shop, play area and toilets, along an accessible woodland path. We’re planning to add benches along this route later this autumn.

🤸‍♀️Play area - Our new play area includes interactive water and sand play, so we recommend bringing wellies for little ones who want to splash around!

🌳Northern Roots is a charity. The Northern Roots you see today is just the beginning. By visiting us, you directly help us regenerate the land, provide educational opportunities, employ local people, grow healthy produce, support health and wellbeing, bring heritage stories back to life, and much more.

💳 Please note we are a cashless site.

Have a question we haven’t answered? Check our FAQ page - https://northern-roots.uk/about-us/faqs/

🎫Free entry and free parking
📍Northern Roots, Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BJ

29/09/2026

Last week we led a group of people on our very first ‘If You Could Speak to the World...’ guided walk through Northern Roots beautiful 160-acre site.

"My heart is still singing from Saturday. I’ve been telling everyone about Portraits of Recovery and Northern Roots, especially your work and our walk together. What an experience!" - Angela

‘If You Could Speak to the World...’ is a project that invited people in recovery from substance use, to walk around Northern Roots and record poetry inspired by nature, and their lived experience.

Join us for our next guided walk on 1 October.

Book a free spot: https://portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/whats-on/if-you-could-speak-to-the-world/

Address

Kings Road
Oldham
OL82BJ

Opening Hours

Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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