Join us for a hero-themed evening walk in Alexandra Park! It’s a family-friendly, glow-in-the-dark adventure supporting hospice care.
Hartley’s Hero Walk
Hospice heroes assemble! Join us for a hero-themed, family friendly evening walk in support of our Hospice!
Details:
When: Saturday 18th October
Time: Hartley’s Hero Walk will start at 5.00pm, with the Heroes Hub (based at the Lion’s Den- see park map for info) open from 4.00pm.
Location: Alexandra Park, Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BH
Entry Fee:
Children: £10 (includes cape, DIY mask, fundraising pack and medal)
Adults 18+: £2.50
18 months and under go free
Children’s Sponsorship/Fundraising Target: £40 each
Set in Alexandra Park at dusk, the short, looped route is perfect for all ages, with glow in the dark features, entertainment, and a buzzing Heroes Hub full of fun.
Children will receive special fundraising packs with a DIY hero mask, cape, and guide, empowering them to become little heroes for a big cause.
Our mascot, Hero Hartley, will be there to welcome everyone, spread smiles and hand out medals – making it a magical night to remember while raising vital funds for Hospice care.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, on the day sign up is not available for this event as tickets are limited. Please buy your tickets ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
The address for Alexandra Park is Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BH
Bus Routes:
408: Departs from Oldham Bus Station, with a stop on Park Road.
425: Travels from Oldham Mumps, stopping on Abbey Hills Road.
Metrolink:
The nearest Metrolink station is Oldham Central.
Parking
There are three car parks situated on Park Road (at the junction with Kings Road), Kings Road and Alexandra Road.
The event doors will open at 4pm and the walk will start from 5pm. We recommend arriving early to enjoy the refreshments, entertainment and stalls at our Heroes Hub! Last entry to start the walk will be 5.30pm and all heroes will need to have finished by 7pm.
You don’t need a costume to join in—every hero will receive a Dr Kershaw’s Cape in the post as part of their fundraising pack! You can wear it if you like, but we also welcome any fancy dress if you have a favourite hero you would love to represent. Remember, just like our nurses and doctors– not all heroes wear capes!
The route will stick to the main park paths but, with the ever-unpredictable British weather, it’s best to prepare for some mud, wear sensible shoes and layer up with waterproofs.
Yes, friendly and well-behaved dogs are welcome at the event! However, owners must ensure their dogs are non-reactive, fully insured, and vaccinated.
To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, please keep your dog(s) on a secure, short lead at all times and take responsibility for cleaning up after them.
No, children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times at the event.
Yes, Hartley’s Hero walk is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and sticks to the main paths around the park.
No, scooters and bikes are not permitted at this event.
The entry fee covers the costs of running this event, but it’s your fundraising money that will make a heroic difference! We are asking you to aim to raise £40 per participating child to help our doctors and nurses as they care for patients reaching the end of their life.
Your hero efforts mean the world to us and we kindly ask that you bring your sponsorship money to the Hospice after the event or, pay it in online with the reference ‘Hartley’s Hero Sponsorship.’
Details
WHEN:
18 October 2025, from 4pmLOCATION:
Alexandra Park, OldhamENTRY FEE:
Children: £10 Adults 18+: £2.50 18 months & under: FreeSPONSORSHIP TARGET:
£40Save the day!
Sign up now to become a Hospice Hero with the funds you raise supporting patients and their families when they need our help the most!
Hartley’s Hero Walk is an event that raises funds for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is a charity (Charity Number 1105924) whose registered office is at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6EU (“Dr Kershaw’s”).
By agreeing to participate in this event you accept there are certain terms and conditions to participation set by Dr Kershaw’s which are set out below: –
The following are Dr Kershaw’s conditions of sale for Hartley’s Hero Walk participants:
- If for any reason you are no longer able to attend Hartley’s Hero Walk, your entry/entries will not be refunded. Non-attendance will be taken as a donation to the Hospice OR you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another person, on the provision that they provide us with the necessary contact details.
- If cancellation occurs due to unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, such as a national emergency, natural disaster, fire, bad weather, or other such events (acts of force majeure), then we will advise you as soon as it is reasonable to do so.
- Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is committed to keeping your data safe. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
- Dr Kershaw’s do not accept responsibility in respect of death, bodily injury or illness of any person on one of our events as a result of (but not limited to) physical exertion for which a participant is not prepared, force of nature, consumption of alcohol, civil unrest, terrorism, breakdown of equipment or any other beyond our control.
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