Welcome to the borough of Rochdale

Inspiration

Hollingworth Lake & Visitor Centre

In Victorian times Hollingworth Lake was known as the "The Weighvers' Seaport".
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Walking and cycling

Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and Littleborough offer some of the most varied walking in the Greater Manchester area.
What's on

See what's on.
Rochdale Town Hall tours

Rochdale Town Hall is widely regarded as one of the finest Victorian town halls in Britain.
Places to stay

Hotels, B&Bs, caravan and camping and self-catering options.
Queen's Park, Green Flag Award

With tranquil gardens and a picturesque lake for visitors to enjoy, Queen’s Park is not only a Green Flag Park, it's also a great day out for all the family.
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Parks and countryside

Relax in our extensive green spaces
About the area

The borough of Rochdale is made up of 4 townships areas - Rochdale, Middleton, Heywood and the Pennine villages.

Located in the North West, between Manchester and Leeds, explore Rochdale's award winning attractions, exciting festivals, stunning scenery, bustling towns and villages and 900 years of history. An intriguing destination all year round.

Highlights

Healey Dell Nature Reserve & Tea Rooms

Healey Dell is a beauty spot and wildlife sanctuary rich in industrial archaeology, 2 miles from…

Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

This museum celebrates the significant role the region has played in fire brigades and fire…

Watergrove Reservoir

High in the Pennines above Wardle village, the area around Watergrove Reservoir includes walking…

More highlights

Pennine Cottage

Stone built farm located on a working sheep farm.

Hare Hill Park, Green Flag Award

Hare Hill Park in Littleborough is a traditional Victorian Park with many original features.

East Lancashire Railway Heywood Station

A 12 mile heritage railway based in Bury, operating steam and diesel train rides through charming…

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