The Oldham park with a stunning lake, woodland walks and boathouse cafe

The 57-acres park is a walk through nature and time11:36, 03 Aug 2026A park which has been part of Greater Manchester since the Victorian era has been hailed as a perfect day out during the summer holidays for its boathouse cafe, woodland walks and children’s play area.Alexandra Park, in Oldham, was first opened back in 1861 and created to serve as a response to the Lancashire Cotton Famine of the time with the aim of occupying and employing the many local textile workers left affected.Named to commemorate Edward VII’s marriage to Alexandra of Denmark, and is also the second park of the same name in the city-region, a number of structures within the public space are Grade II-listed due to their historical significance.Click here for the latest on Manchester's food & drink scene, gigs and m