Oldham transforms former industrial site into the UK's largest urban farm and eco-park
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Oldham transforms former industrial site into the UK's largest urban farm and eco-park

18 Sep 2026 · Originally published 18 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: From old railways to an oasis of art, food and nature: how an eco-park was born in Greater Manchest…
A 65-hectare site in Oldham that once housed cotton mills and coalmines has been repurposed into Northern Roots, a new eco-park featuring an urban farm, forestry centre, and community spaces. By converting this former industrial land into a public asset, the project aims to improve local health and wellbeing through accessible outdoor activities and food production.
Source: Guardian Env Greater Manchester
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