Townfield, Oldham

Townfield forms part of Oldham's urban landscape in Greater Manchester, roughly 10km northeast of the city centre. Access is straightforward via the A663 Rochdale Road from Manchester or the A627 through Oldham itself, with the M60 about 8km south for longer journeys. The area sits in the Pennine foothills with typical northwest weather patterns. Alexandra Park nearby hosts Oldham's annual carnival and features a Victorian boating lake.