Free parking at Tommyfield Market from today

Oldham Council have abolished car park charges at Tommyfield Market after 3pm on weekdays.

The change is in addition to the weekend car park fees across all council car parks which allows weekend shoppers to park for up to three hours without charge - although you do need to display a ticket.

The authority says they want to make it easier to 'love your local market' with the introduction of the new scheme.

The free after 3pm offer - which is live now - applies weekdays to the Tommyfield Market car park only.

Oldham Council Leader Arooj Shah said: “We want to do everything we can to support traders and make it as easy as possible for customers to visit the market.

"At a meeting this week traders asked me to consider a change to parking fees. I've actioned this immediately and will continue the conversation with them so we can work together and explore other ways we can help their businesses to thrive.

“Whatever you need you can probably find it on Tommyfield Market so please take advantage of this great new offer.

“The pandemic has been really tough on the high street so let’s all get behind our brilliant independent traders and shop local as much as we can.”

Tommyfield Market houses more than 100 businesses selling everything from pet supplies, all kinds of clothes, shoes, bags, gifts and everyday essentials.  

There’s a barbers, hairdressers, nail bar and eyebrow threading, as well as key cutting, shoe and clothes repairs.

The fresh produce stalls include flowers, fruit and veg, meat, fish, deli goods, bread, sweets and treats.

In addition, there are some takeaway options including authentic Thai, Indian, and Portuguese, pizza, sandwiches, fish and chips, jacket potatoes, healthy meals and more – perfect to pick up for an afternoon treat or to take home for tea.

Tommyfield Market is also a part of the 'free bag for life' promotion which is running throughout March.

Spend £5 at any local business, take your receipt across to the 'Oldham Made' pop-up shop in Spindles and pick up your free bag for life.

The Oldham Made shop is open until 31 March and sells products from independent businesses across the borough. You can find it in the former Carphone Warehouse store, near the High Street entrance of Spindles Town Square.

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