Your stay — Smokies Park
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or post offices for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at Manchester Airport or tourist bureaux which often charge poor rates.
Contactless cards and mobile pay are widely accepted in shops, supermarkets, and most restaurants; carry some cash for small independent traders or market stalls.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 10% in restaurants if service is good, and a couple of pounds for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A takeaway filter coffee from a café costs about £2-£3.
A supermarket meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) costs around £3.50-£4.
A main in a pub or Indian restaurant costs about £8-£12.
Oldham's town centre market has cheap eat-in and takeaway options on market days; look for fish and chips shops around the town centre.
Common budget supermarkets include Aldi, Lidl, and Tesco — all with outlets in or near the OL8 area.
Oldham town centre has high-street chains like Primark and Matalan; the Spindles shopping centre has affordable options.
A Stagecoach bus day ticket costs about £4.50; from Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then the 181 bus to Oldham — cheaper than taxis.
Buy a weekly bus pass if staying more than a couple of days; eat lunch at market stalls or cafés rather than evening restaurants; shop at Aldi or Lidl for groceries.
Good to know — Oldham
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Oldham, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Smokies Park
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Oldham Bus Station → Manchester Piccadilly Gardens
💡 Use contactless or the Bee Network app for the best single fare; the bus stops directly outside the Premier Inn on Broadway.
Oldham Mumps tram stop → Manchester Piccadilly Gardens
💡 The Premier Inn is a 15-minute walk from Oldham Mumps; use the 180 bus from the hotel stop to Mumps if you're lugging bags. Trams run direct and beat bus traffic.
Manchester Airport → Premier Inn Oldham (Broadway, Oldham)
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Street Cars Oldham (0161 624 8888) for a fixed £35 fare; walk-up airport taxis often charge £50+.
Manchester Piccadilly → Greenfield (for Saddleworth Moor walks)
💡 Buy a day return with a railcard for under £5; from the Premier Inn, take the 180 bus to Oldham Mumps tram stop, then tram to Victoria for a quick Piccadilly connection.
About Oldham
Wikipedia ↗
Oldham () is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amongst the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock, 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Rochdale, and 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Manchester City Centre. It is the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Smokies Park?
Check-in at Smokies Park is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Smokies Park?
A supermarket meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) costs around £3.50-£4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Smokies Park?
A Stagecoach bus day ticket costs about £4.50; from Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then the 181 bus to Oldham — cheaper than taxis.
Top Attractions in Oldham
💡 Visit early morning to avoid crowds; the names are well-lit by sunrise and you can read the inscriptions properly.
💡 Check their website for free drop-in craft sessions on Saturdays for families.
💡 Ask staff to pull out the old Ordnance Survey maps—they're fascinating for spotting how streets changed, and it's free to browse.
💡 Head to the café by the lake for a cheap tea; the aviary next to it is free and worth a quick look.
💡 Combine with a walk along the nearby Huddersfield Narrow Canal towpath—free and scenic. The museum is a short bus ride from Oldham town centre.