Welcome to the borough of Rochdale

Inspiration

Visit Dippy

You can visit Dippy and the Dippy Exhibition between 10 February 2020 and 12 December 2020 and find out how life on planet Earth has changed since dinosaurs roamed the continents - and the challenges we face now.
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. Image: A skull to tail representation of the Diplodocus exhibit housed at the Natural History Museum, London.
Rochdale Town Hall tours

Rochdale Town Hall is widely regarded as one of the finest Victorian town halls in Britain.
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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Healey Dell Nature Reserve & Tea Rooms

Healey Dell is a beauty spot and wildlife sanctuary rich in industrial archaeology, 2 miles from Rochdale town centre on the way to Whitworth and Bacup.
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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.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In light of the current situation, many places may be delivering a reduced service or be closed. We advise you to contact the venue for the latest information.

Help reduce the spread of the coronavirus by following government guidance when leaving your home.

Get the latest updates on coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Rochdale Borough Council website

Highlights

The Dippy Experience - FEATURED EVENT

Visitors can look forward to a unique day out, with 2 dino experiences to enjoy, both of which are…

Rochdale Memorial Gardens, Green Flag Award

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

Hopwood Woods Nature Reserve

Hopwood Woods is a haven for birds and other wildlife whilst the informal pathways allow visitors…

More highlights

Denehurst Park, Green Flag Award

Denehurst Park is a beautiful Rochdale park with substantial surrounding gardens.

Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa

Set in our own landscaped gardens with views of the Pennine hills, the Mercure Norton Grange Hotel…

Cronkeyshaw Common

Cronkeyshaw Common is a beautiful green space characterised by large areas of open grassland with…

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