Villages · North West England
Shaw
In or near Calderbrook.
Shaw — a village in england north west.
John Slater — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Greenfield · 5.5 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Shaw is a village located in North-West England, with a population of 1,001. It is characterised by its typical English village layout and offers a glimpse into rural life. The area is primarily residential, with local amenities catering to the community. Visitors can expect a quiet environment reflective of its small size.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5667, -2.0833
- District
- Oldham
- Parish
- Oldham, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL1 4PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Population
- 1,001
- Nearest railway station
- Greenfield — 5.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638113 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Moorside
Villages · 1.1 km
Counthill School
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Playhouse 2 Theatre
Theatres · 1.3 km
Crompton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Playhouse 2
Theatres · 1.3 km
Shaw and Crompton
Castles · 1.3 km
Oldham first Rugby League match
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Watersheddings Rugby Ground
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Shaw, Greater Manchester
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Strinesdale Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.5 km
Waterhead War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Dog Hill Scout Campsite
Campsites · 2.0 km
Nearby
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Counthill School
Counthill School — a school heritage in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · North West England
Playhouse 2 Theatre
Playhouse 2 Theatre — a cinema heritage in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
Crompton War Memorial
Crompton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Shaw and Crompton
Shaw and Crompton — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Shaw
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Dog Hill Scout Campsite
Dog Hill Scout Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
The Moorlands
The Moorlands — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Well-i-Hole Farm Caravan and Camping
Well-i-Hole Farm Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Norton Grange Hotel
Norton Grange Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Hollingworth Lake Caravan park
Hollingworth Lake Caravan park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Roch Vale Caravan Park
Roch Vale Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Colliers Arms Public House
Colliers Arms Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Ye Olde Boars Head Public House
Ye Olde Boars Head Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Baum
The Baum in England North West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shaw?
- Shaw is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL1 4PF), in the parish of Oldham, unparished area.
- What is Shaw?
- Shaw — a village in england north west.
- How do I get to Shaw?
- The nearest railway station is Greenfield, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL1 4PF.
- How do I get to Shaw?
- The nearest railway station is Greenfield, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL1 4PF.