Shopping & Markets

A great place for those looking for something unique, Rochdale boasts a strong independent retail sector, including the award winning 25-Ten boutique, which recently appeared on the prestigious Draper’s List of the 100 most influential names in the fashion industry.

Rochdale town boasts two shopping centres, both in the pedestrianised areas of Yorkshire Street. Heywood’s high street has an excellent range of independent retailers and leading retail names and Middleton shopping centre is also a popular place to shop.

The Pennines provide a magnificent backdrop to an afternoon browsing the shops in Littleborough, whose historic centre is perfect for searching for that unique gift. Littleborough and Milnrow also host monthly farmers’ markets, selling tasty local produce.

Garden centres with cafes and gift shops provide out of town shopping and the area’s markets in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale allow relaxed browsing from a range of interesting stalls.