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  1. Lime house building at Piethorne.

    Piethorne Valley

    Type

    Lake / Reservoir

    Two miles from Newhey, the six reservoirs in the Piethorne Valley are surrounded by open moorland....

  2. The Olde Boar's Head, Middleton.

    Old Boar's Head Inn

    Type

    Public House / Bar

    Dating back to the late 16th century this fascinating half-timbered building is still a popular and...

  3. Middleton Arena

    Middleton Arena

    Type

    Sports and Leisure Centres

    This mult-purpose venue offers acquatics, fitness classes, racquet sports and features a multi-use...

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    Marland Golf Club

    Type

    Golf Course

    Marland Golf Course situated within Springfield Park is an enjoyable yet challenging 18 hole course...

  5. Hollingworth Lake from the air.

    Hollingworth Lake Country Park and Visitor Centre

    Type

    Lake / Reservoir

    In Victorian times Hollingworth Lake was known as the "The Weighvers' Seaport". Now once again...

  6. Healey Dell waterfall

    Healey Dell Nature Reserve

    Type

    Nature Reserve

    Healey Dell is a beauty spot and wildlife sanctuary rich in industrial archaeology, two miles from...

  7. Fire Service Museum

    Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

    Type

    Museum

    This unusual museum offers visitors the opportunity to explore the fascinating history of fire...

  8. Ellenroad Engine House

    Ellenroad Engine House

    Type

    Museum

    Built in 1892 on the banks of the River Beal, the Ellenroad cotton mill produced fine cotton yarn...

  9. Rochdale Broadfield Park bandstand.

    Broadfield Park

    Type

    Municipal Park

    Rochdale's town centre park, the oldest in the Borough, is of great historic interest and contains...

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    Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve

    Type

    Nature Reserve

    Once part of the Alkrington Hall estate, this area of mature woodland provides an ideal habitat for...

  11. The Wine Press

    The Wine Press

    Type

    English

    The Wine Press is a newly refurbished Bar, Restaurant and Function room with stunning views over...

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    The Waterside Bar & Restaurant

    Type

    Local Specialities

    55 seater restaurant offering local produce cooked in both a Lancashire and a Mediterranean style....

  13. Tandle Hill Tavern

    Tandle Hill Tavern

    Type

    Pub/Inn

    Perfect country pub, winner of many awards. Renowned for its Sunday lunches. Next to Tandle Hill...

  14. Queens Park Cafe

    Queens Park Cafe

    Type

    Café

    This restored Victorian park tea room has a 21st century feel inside. Sit and relax on our comfy...

  15. The Rochdale Pioneers

    The Rochdale Pioneers

    Type

    Exhibition

    This exhibition tells the story of the origins of the Co-operative Movement and how it started...

  16. Gordon Cheung: Techno-Sublime

    Gordon Cheung: Techno-Sublime

    Type

    Exhibition

    Gordon Cheung’s mixed-media paintings depict epic, dream-like landscapes where the natural world...

  17. Echoes of the Edwardian Era

    Type

    Exhibition

    Following on from the Gallery’s successful Victorian Stories exhibition in 2010, this is a chance...

  18. Colouredge:Paul Haywood & Maxine Kennedy

    Colouredge:Paul Haywood & Maxine Kennedy

    Type

    Exhibition

    Colouredge is the title of a public art commission celebrating the 10th anniversary of...

  19. Travelodge Logo

    Travelodge Manchester Birch M62 Westbound Hotel

    Type

    Travel Accommodation

    En-Suite rooms, disabled facilities, free car parking, easy motorway access, family rooms, pets...

  20. Three Gates B&B

    Three Gates Farm B&B

    Type

    Bed & Breakfast

    A welcoming environment for our guests. Highly commended by Manchester Tourism Awards 2005.
    The...

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    The Villas Residence

    Type

    Guest House

    This beautifully restored Georgian town house is set in private grounds and situated near the town...

  22. Private lounge area in suite

    The Rake

    Type

    Restaurant with Rooms

    This beautiful grade II listed building, located in a rural setting, provides accommodation...

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    Swing Cottage

    Type

    Guest House

    This attractive guest house is run by Amanda Healey and John Howarth. It is situated at the heart...

  24. pennine cottage

    Pennine Cottage

    Type

    Self-Catering

    Stonebuilt farm located on a working sheep farm. This accommodation has three bedrooms and sleeps...

  25. Moss lodge

    Moss Lodge

    Type

    Guest House

    Welcome to Moss Lodge – Rochdale’s 5 Star and Silver award winning family run guest accommodation -...

  26. Leighton House B&B

    Leighton House B&B

    Type

    Bed & Breakfast

    Approximately two miles off the M62 motorway at junction 21. A640 and 3 minutes walk from Lake...

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    Hunters Rest

    Type

    Inn

    Local, family run pub, situated in a semi-rural location with views of the Pennine hills, yet 1 1/2...

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    Hollingworth Lake B&B

    Type

    Bed & Breakfast

    Close to the M62, the Lake & Pennines, this detached house with annex, offers first class...

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    Fielden Farm

    Type

    Self-Catering

    Fielden Farm in Littleborough, near Rochdale, is a traditional Pennine hill farm set in 36 acres...

Things to Do

Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve

Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve

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...

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Queen's Park

Municipal Park

Queen's Park Road
Heywood
Greater Manchester
OL10 1AH

Tel: +44 (0)1706 620541/07976059534

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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 the Lodge House and the Victoria Fountain. Events are held every weekend and the park can also be the starting point for walks into the Ashworth Valley and along the River Roch.

Features include:
Lake and river bank
Orienteering courses
Benches
Toddlers play area
Activity Centre
Cycle racks
Grassland areas
Café
Visitor centre
LEAP standard play area
Multi use events area
Tennis courts
Free car park
Wetland and wildlife areas
Wildlife walk
Crown green bowling greens and pavilion.
Toilets
Site based park warden
Secure fully fenced site

Opening Times

Open All Year
Opening (01/01/2008 - 31/12/2020)
DayTimes
Monday08:0020:00
Tuesday08:0020:00
Wednesday08:0020:00
Thursday08:0020:00
Friday08:0020:00
Saturday08:0020:00
Sunday08:0020:00
Bank Holiday08:0020:00
2012 opening (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)
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What's Nearby

  1. Bandstand at Broadfield Park

    Green Flag Parks

    Rochdale borough boasts eight Green Flag parks, each one different in style, but similar in being...

    0.38 miles away
  2. None

    Falinge Park

    Close to Rochdale town centre, a popular park with children's play area facilities and a brand new...

    0.38 miles away
  3. None

    Springfield Park

    Between Rochdale and Heywood, the Borough's largest park with landscaped and wooded slopes down to...

    0.38 miles away
  4. None

    Ashworth and Roch Valleys

    Spectacular views are available in the wooded river valleys and hillside areas around the Ashworth...

    0.92 miles away
  1. None

    Marland Golf Club

    Marland Golf Course situated within Springfield Park is an enjoyable yet challenging 18 hole course...

    1.47 miles away
  2. None

    Hopwood Woods Nature Reserve

    A woodland haven for birds and other wildlife whilst the informal pathways allow visitors to wander...

    2.51 miles away
  3. None

    Hopwood Clough

    Centred on Hopwood Hall College, Middleton Hopwood Nature Reserve near Middleton provides a...

    2.53 miles away
  4. St Leonard's Parish Church

    St Leonard's Parish Church, Middleton

    St Leonard's dates predominantly from 1524, but still retains a tower and porch from Cardinal...

    3.02 miles away
  5. The Olde Boar's Head, Middleton.

    Old Boar's Head Inn

    Dating back to the late 16th century this fascinating half-timbered building is still a popular and...

    3.03 miles away
  6. Middleton Old Grammar School.

    The Old Grammar School

    Thomas Langley, Chancellor of England was educated in Middleton. In 1412 he rebuilt the Parish...

    3.13 miles away
  7. Middleton Arena

    Middleton Arena

    This mult-purpose venue offers acquatics, fitness classes, racquet sports and features a multi-use...

    3.22 miles away
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    Jubilee Park

    This delightful park is located in the town's historic conservation area between Middleton Library...

    3.25 miles away
  9. Rochdale Broadfield Park bandstand.

    Broadfield Park

    Rochdale's town centre park, the oldest in the Borough, is of great historic interest and contains...

    3.45 miles away
  10. Touchstones Rochdale

    Touchstones Rochdale

    An award winning Arts & Heritage Centre with an Art Gallery, Museum, Tourist Information Centre...

    3.45 miles away
  11. Rochdale Parish Church

    Rochdale Parish Church, St Chads

    There has been a church on the hill overlooking Rochdale Town Centre for well over 1,000 years....

    3.56 miles away
  12. Healey Dell waterfall

    Healey Dell Nature Reserve

    Healey Dell is a beauty spot and wildlife sanctuary rich in industrial archaeology, two miles from...

    3.57 miles away
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