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Whether you’re a history fan, a walker or cyclist, a shopaholic or lover of drama you’ll find plenty of things to do in and around Rochdale.

The modern Co-op movement started here and you can visit the original Co-op shop at the Pioneers’ Museum in Rochdale town centre.

Littleborough and its Pennine hills are ideal for all types of countryside and outdoor pursuits. Middleton has heritage galore, and Heywood is the starting point for the East Lancs Steam Railway – great for family fun.

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Queen's Park

Queen's Park

This stunning municipal park was originally presented to the people of Heywood by Queen Victoria in 1879. This Grade 2 listed park is of major...

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    Queen's Park

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    Municipal Park

    Heywood

    This stunning municipal park was originally presented to the people of Heywood by Queen Victoria in 1879. This Grade 2 listed park is of major landscape and historical importance, with gardens and a lake to enjoy. The park also still features some fine original buildings and structures including...

  2. Lime house building at Piethorne.

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    Piethorne Valley

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    Lake / Reservoir

    Rochdale

    Two miles from Newhey, the six reservoirs in the Piethorne Valley are surrounded by open moorland. Fishing allowed in two lakes. 3-mile 'Moorland Waters' walk leaflet available from Rochdale Tourist Information Centre and the Manchester's Countryside website. Limited wheelchair access. Refreshments...

  3. Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve

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    Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve

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    Nature Reserve

    Rhodes, Middleton

    Once part of the Alkrington Hall estate, this area of mature woodland provides an ideal habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. Informal paths take the visitor through woodland along the banks of the River Irk and around the fishing lodges at Rhodes.

  4. East Lancashire Railway at Ramsbottom

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    East Lancashire Railway

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    Steam Railway

    Bury

    The beautifully restored East Lancashire Railway takes you on a captivating journey to discover the region’s rich transport heritage, taking in viaducts, historic towns and picturesque villages and passing through tunnels en route.

    Families
    There are great places to take the kids...

  5. Rochdale Canal near Smithy Bridge

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    Rochdale Canal

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    Enviromental Attraction

    Littleborough

    First opened in 1804, the Rochdale Canal was the first trans-Pennine canal and one of the country's most spectacular waterways. An ambitious restoration programme resulted in the canal reopening along the entire 32 mile length in 2002. The canal runs from Manchester city centre, along the whole...

  6. Touchstones Rochdale

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    Touchstones Rochdale

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    Museum

    Rochdale

    An award winning Arts & Heritage Centre with an Art Gallery, Museum, Visitor Information Centre & Local Studies Centre & Cafe. Just two minutes walk from the town centre shopping and is convenient for car parks and public transport. Nearby attractions include Rochdale Town Hall and the Pioneer...

  7. Healey Dell waterfall

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    Healey Dell Nature Reserve

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    Nature Reserve

    Healey, Rochdale

    Healey Dell is a beauty spot and wildlife sanctuary rich in industrial archaeology, two miles from Rochdale town centre on the way to Whitworth and Bacup.

    The River Spodden has carved its way through the woodlands down thousands of years, creating delightful scenery and spectacular waterfalls...

  8. Hollingworth Lake from the air.

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    Hollingworth Lake Country Park and Visitor Centre

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    Lake / Reservoir

    Rochdale

    In Victorian times Hollingworth Lake was known as the "The Weighvers' Seaport". Now once again visitors can enjoy many outdoor attractions and an excellent Visitor Centre. Spanning 118 acres with the dramatic backdrop of Blackstone Edge, the lake is one of the most popular days out in the area...

  9. Walk in the park by Ed Swinden

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    Watergrove Reservoir

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    Lake / Reservoir

    Wardle, Rochdale

    High in the Pennines above Wardle village, the area around Watergrove Reservoir includes walking trails with spectacular views, bird watching, fishing and a link to the Pennine Bridleway. The open moorland above Watergrove makes for a more rugged landscape than the lower valleys. The area's...

  10. Ellenroad Engine House

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    Ellenroad Engine House

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    Museum

    Rochdale

    Built in 1892 on the banks of the River Beal, the Ellenroad cotton mill produced fine cotton yarn using mule spinning. Nowadays, Ellenroad Engine House is home to the largest surviving, spinning-mill steam engine. See the restored 3,000 horsepower twin engines, Victoria and Alexandra, the 80 ton...