Welcome to the borough of Rochdale

Inspiration

Hollingworth Lake & Visitor Centre

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.
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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

Olde Boar's Head Inn

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

The Rake

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

Rochdale Memorial Gardens, Green Flag Award

The restored Rochdale Memorial Gardens provide a quality public green space in the heart of…

More highlights

Truffet Park, Green Flag Award

Truffet Park is the local park for the people of Langley, which is located 1 mile north west of…

Piethorne Valley

2 miles from Newhey, the 6 reservoirs in the Piethorne Valley are surrounded by open moorland.

Bowlee Community Park

Set within 40 hectares of land, Bowlee Community Park is a former RAF barrage balloon centre and is…

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