The Oldham Time Trek is a free, family adventure that brings Oldham’s rich history to life!

Explore 12 special locations around the town centre, each with its own unique story and interactive fun.

You’ll meet amazing animated Augmented Reality (AR) characters and charming illustrated figures who will guide you through Oldham’s past with fascinating facts, exciting mini-activities (like puzzles and challenges), and a special clue for a trail-wide puzzle.

It’s a fantastic way for the whole family to discover the town’s amazing heritage together, any time!

How to Play – It’s Easy!

1. Find a Stop: You can start at any stop you like and visit them in any order, even across different days.
2. Scan the Code: Simply use your smartphone’s camera or QR code reader to scan the QR code on the marker.  No app downloads or registration needed.
3. Explore & Collect: Meet the stop’s character, read their story, enjoy the mini-activity, and collect your letter for the trail-wide puzzle.
4. Solve & Win! Once you’ve visited all 12 stops, you can solve the puzzle to claim your free digital activity pack and special treat* from the Waterstones inside The Spindles (*whilst stocks last; during trading hours only).

Test AR and QR codes on your phone before leaving here: https://highstreetsafari.com/help 

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Explore the links or use the filters at the top of the page  on their website to plan your next adventure.

Want to know what to do with the nature lovers in your family? Walk on the wild side and visit our Animals listings for zoos, safari parks and wildlife parks. Or are you looking for nearby places to visit in Oldham with a culture vulture? We've picked the best children's museums, discovery centres and historic locations in the Sightseeing section.

If you're after a big day out during the school holidays, we can tell you where the nearest theme park, water park or ski slope is. For quieter days near home in term time, we can help you find the best soft play, leisure centre or pottery cafe.

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