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Failsworth is a proud, down-to-earth town with a big community spirit — packed with independent shops, local pubs and cafés, great parks, and plenty going on all year round. Perfectly placed between Manchester and Oldham, it’s a place where neighbours still look out for each other and local businesses keep the area moving.

Failsworth Life is here to bring it all together in one place — what’s on, what’s in, and how you can get involved.

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Around Failsworth – What to Do and See

Landmarks
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Ben Brierley Statue

Standing in the gardens by the Pole, the Ben Brierley Statue celebrates Benjamin “Ben” Brierley (1825–1896), a weaver-turned-writer who became
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Crime Lake

Crime Lake sits within Daisy Nook Country Park, a 40-hectare countryside park known for waterways, woodland and wildflower meadows. The
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Daisy Nook Country Park

Daisy Nook Country Park is a 40-hectare patchwork of woodland, waterways and wildflower meadows—right in the heart of the Medlock
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Failsworth Antique District (Antiques Quarter)

Failsworth’s Antique District (aka the Antiques Quarter) is one of Greater Manchester’s best places to shop for vintage furniture, statement
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Failsworth Pole

Failsworth Pole is the iconic landmark at the heart of Failsworth —an easy spot to find, meet friends, and grab

Local Offers/Discounts

Community & Faith
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Bee Festival Craft Fair Stall Opportunity

Join the buzz this June! ONLY £20/stall St John’s Church is hosting a vibrant Bee Festival on 20th June (10:00am
Venue: St John’s Church Failsworth

Whats On – Find Local Events

Family & Kids
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Lego Club at Failsworth Library - 19-09-2026

Come and join the fun at Failsworth Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No
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Venue: Failsworth Library
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Bounce & rhyme at Failsworth Library - 23-09-2026

Join our playful sessions and meet new friends, explore the library spaces, learn new rhymes and songs and enjoy some
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Venue: Failsworth Library
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Books, brew & banter at Failsworth Library - 23-09-2026

Fancy a cuppa ? Want to socialise, unwind and get your hands on the hottest books in town. Swing by
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Venue: Failsworth Library
Entertainment
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Music Bingo Night - 18-09-2026

Every other Friday starting at 20:30! Expect great tunes, good laughs and some brilliant prizes. 🎯 Line: Free shot or
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Venue: La Fardy

Whats In – Find Local businesses

Pubs & Bars
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Houghton Arms

Phone Number: 0161 681 4284
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1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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1:00 pm - 12:00 am
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12:30 pm - 12:00 am
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12:30 pm - 12:00 am
Places of Worship
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Church Of The Holy Family

Phone Number: 0161 681 3644
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9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Builders & Joiners
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C & C Scaffolding

Cover small residential to commercial work
Phone Number: 07757 225087
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7:30 am - 5:30 pm
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7:30 am - 5:30 pm
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7:30 am - 5:30 pm
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The Dog and Patridge

Phone Number: 0161 681 1987
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11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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11:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Furniture & Homeware
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Housing Units

Phone Number: 0161 681 5678

Join In – Groups and Clubs

Running & Walking Groups
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Failsworth Walking Group

We are a local group of walkers/hikers who live in and around the Failsworth and surrounding areas We’ve been around
Phone Number: 07908688430
Community Support Groups
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Men in sheds

A place for men over 55 to socialise , learn new skills and find out about the support they can
Phone Number: 0161 682 4747
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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New Parent & Toddler Group
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Pramtime at Roman Road IM Church, Failsworth

Pramtime is for babies, toddlers and pre-school children and their carers. We have places on Thursdays either from 10.00am to
Phone Number: 07951592911
We meet at:: Roman Road Independent Methodist Church
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Community Support Groups
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Lunch Club for over 55’s

Delicious home cooked 3 course meal and an exciting array of activities for people over 55. ALL FOR JUST £4.70
Phone Number: 0161 622 9268
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Community Groups
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Clean Up Failsworth Canal

I want to live in an area that is clean, so i give a few hours of my time for
Email: yozzer@yahoo.co.uk

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