Observatories · North West England
Observatory
In or near Manchester.
Observatory — observatory in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
- Nearest railway station
- Moston · 4.5 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Observatory is a place of interest in North-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Oldham East and Saddleworth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Moston, about 4.5 km away. Postcode area OL8.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Observatory is an observatory located in North-West England, within the unparished area of Oldham (postcode OL8). It is a Grade II listed building, notable for its architectural significance. The site is also part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI, highlighting its ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5323, -2.1054
- District
- Oldham
- Parish
- Oldham, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL8 2BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Nearest railway station
- Moston — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26497403 (CC0)
- commons: Observatory, Alexandra park.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Observatory?
- Observatory is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL8 2BH), in the parish of Oldham, unparished area.
- What is Observatory?
- Observatory — observatory in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
- How do I get to Observatory?
- The nearest railway station is Moston, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL8 2BH.
- Is Observatory a listed building?
- Observatory is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Observatory a protected site?
- Yes — Observatory is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Observatory?
- The nearest railway station is Moston, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL8 2BH.