Grandpa Greene's new Saddleworth park cafe and restaurant has opened its doors

A popular ice-cream company has revealed a first glimpse of its new cafe and restaurant in Uppermill. Grandpa Greene's has opened its new space in King George V Playing Fields on Wade Row for takeaway ahead of the full launch of its cafe next Friday (June 9).

The new spot has been built in the former public toilets at the edge of the park, and will serve up ice creams, hot and cold drinks, and a range of sandwiches. Teasing the opening on social media, the luxury ice cream specialists shared a video giving a “taster of what’s to come”, before opening fully from next week.

It marks the second outpost for the luxury ice cream makers whose flagship parlour and cafe bar is nestled in the rolling green hills of Diggle. Featuring glass-fronted terraces, and indoor dining room and waterfront seating, it's a popular spot with daytrippers visiting the canal and adjacent obstacle adventure course.

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Oldham’s licensing panel approved the application from Grandpa Greene’s Luxury Ice Cream for a new premises licence for a ‘small’ restaurant on the edge of a park in Uppermill, accommodating 44 people, in early May. Situated in the Saddleworth area of Oldham, the park is only small but steeped in history, housing the site of the former 17th Century abbey, and linking up to walks along the River Tame and the Huddersfield Canal.

The green light came despite some objections from residents and a parish councillor who raised concerns about the effect of serving alcohol within the King George V Playing Fields. Under the approved terms of the licence, Grandpa Greene’s will serve alcohol from 11am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday at the new venue. The company also insisted alcohol