Uppermill
Uppermill is the largest commercial
village in the
Saddleworth region in the
Metropolitan Borough of Oldham,
Greater Manchester,
England. The village lies in a picturesque location on the
Huddersfield Narrow Canal in a valley in the
Pennine hills.
Although there is evidence of
Roman activity in the area, the history of Uppermill is dominated by the expansion of wool and cotton spinning into the area during the
Industrial Revolution, with the construction of several mills. Uppermill is now a popular stop for visitors to Saddleworth, with a growing number of craft shops and restaurants catering to the tourist market. Saddleworth Museum highlights the history of the area from Roman times and also has an art gallery with changing exhibitions.
Uppermill also hosts a
farmers' market.
In 2006 the local football club,
Uppermill Football Club gained the prestigious ‘Charter Standard CommunityAward' from the
Football Association, the first local club to achieve such an award.