Explore Tameside

Tameside stretches eastward from Manchester to the fringes of the Peak District National Park. Its landscape encompasses urban centres, moorland and the spectacular vistas of Werneth Low. The borough was created in 1974 and includes Ashton-under-Lyne, Audenshaw, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Hyde, Longdendale, Mossley and Stalybridge. It takes its name from the River Tame which was the traditional border between Lancashire and Cheshire. Tameside was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution and was once a centre for cotton, engineering, coal mining and hatting. Among the famous personalities born in the borough are Sir Geoff Hurst, Mick Hucknall, Kathy Staff, Howard Donald and Ricky Hatton.

Top attractions include: Portland Basin Museum, a family-friendly attraction dedicated to telling the story of the history of Tameside across the past 200 years; the Museum of the Manchester Regiment; Werneth Low Country Park; Park Bridge Heritage Centre; and Ashton Market, one of the oldest and largest markets in the region.

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The Vale

Based in Mossley, in the foothills of the Peak District, The Vale is a former textile mill converted…

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In Our Backyard 21 Jun 2025 -

In Our Backyard

From eccentric rock to cosmic pop to psych punk, you’ll find sonic treats in every flavour at…

Avengers Sports day 28 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Avengers Sports day

Get ready, heroes! Avengers Sports Day is coming to Cockfields this June 28th–29th! Join for…

Fields of Gold Tribute Festival 2025 05 Sep 2025 - 06 Sep 2025

Fields of Gold Tribute Festival 2025

Ashton Cricket Field is welcoming back one of the UK’s best loved tribute festivals. Over…

Ultimate 80's & 90's Christmas Party Night with Live Singer at Village Ashton 05 Dec 2025 -

Ultimate 80's & 90's Christmas Party Night with Live Singer at Village Ashton

A fun festive event hosted at The Village Hotel Ashton! This event is an 80's & 90's…

Christmas Party In The Pub with Live Soul & Motown Tribute at Village Ashton 06 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Christmas Party In The Pub with Live Soul & Motown Tribute at Village Ashton

A fun, festive evening in our Pub and Grill. This event is full of live entertainment inspired by…

Festive Family Lunch with Santa at Village Ashton 14 Dec 2025 -

Festive Family Lunch with Santa at Village Ashton

This is a fun family festivity! This event is a lunch for the entire family, with a visit from…

Where to eat and drink in Tameside

Abbraccio

The Italian Grill stocks over 40 different wines which are all served by the glass and over 10…

Desi Lounge

Desi Lounge is a favourite Indian restaurant for many in Manchester and Oldham. Renowned chef Mr…

Lily's

Lily's is a vegetarian Indian restaurant located in Ashton, where the focus is on creating great…

Where to stay in Tameside

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Top 5 Walks in Tameside

Portland Basin At the junction of the Peak Forest Canal, the Ashton Canal and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal is Portland Basin. The Portland Basin Museum is housed in the restored nineteenth century Ashton Canal Warehouse, and features exhibitions on local life and history. From here, you can enjoy…

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Guide to Arts and Culture in Greater Manchester

Galleries, theatres and museums are a big reason to visit Manchester. Permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, famous names, well-loved plays and local or global artefacts offer a window to the world. But wouldn’t it be nice to do more than just look out of a window? Even Da Vinci needed…

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Walking Routes in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester is fit to burst with walking routes and trails, so we've put together a round-up of some of the best, with easy-to-use downloadable trail maps. Whether it's an easy family walk, a strenuous 5k or a picturesque dog walk you're looking for, these walks near Manchester mean you have…

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