Uppermill
Uppermill is today the central village of Saddleworth. The building of both the turnpike road and the canal across Uppermill valley in the 19th century meant that its growth and development overtook that of Dobcross - until then the leading Saddleworth village.

Saddleworth Parish Church, St Chads, is one of the oldest buildings in the area and stands higher up the hill from the main village of Uppermill, indicating the site of the original village settlement.

Uppermill is the most extensive retail centre in the area. As well as shops serving the local community with essentials, there are many arts, crafts and gift outlets catering for the tourist industry. Many visitors come at weekends, drawn by the specialist retailers, scenic high street and attractions such as the canal, Museum and Art Gallery and Brownhills Countryside Centre.

The number of community facilities and venues in Uppermill means there is a constant variety of events taking place in the village. Many of the local interest groups take advantage of the Civic Hall, Museum, playing fields, church centres and sports club to hold fund-raising and social occasions - there need never be a lack of anything to do.