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  1. Hollingworth Lake Country Park with pub and windsurfers
    Hollingworth Lake Country Park
    In Victorian times Hollingworth Lake was known as the "The Weighvers' Seaport".
    1. Walking and cycling
      Walking and cycling
      Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and Littleborough offer some of the most varied walking in the Greater Manchester area.
    2. What's on
      What's on
      There’s always something to do in the borough of Rochdale. From walking in the beautiful countryside to the Rochdale Feel Good Festival, there’s something for everyone.
    3. Exterior of Rochdale Town Hall
      Rochdale Town Hall
      Explore the newly restored town hall with lots to see and do, from tours to family fun events and activities.
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    4. Places to stay
      Places to stay
      Hotels, B&Bs, caravan and camping and self-catering options.
    5. Lake at Queens Park.
      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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    6. Parks and countryside
      Parks and countryside
      There are many ways to enjoy the diverse beauty of the landscape around Rochdale borough. One way is by relaxing in one of our Green Flag Award-winning parks.
    7. About the area
      About the area
      The borough of Rochdale is made up of 5 townships - Heywood, Middleton, Pennines (Firgrove, Littleborough, Milnrow, Newhey, Smallbridge and Wardle), Rochdale North, and Rochdale South.

    Welcome to the borough of Rochdale

    Highlights

    View of Hollingworth Lake Caravan Park.
    Hollingworth Lake Caravan Park

    Located in a local beauty spot, overlooking a 120-acre lake and the Pennines.

    Front entrance of the Travelodge Birch M62 Westbound hotel.
    Travelodge Manchester Birch M62 Westbound Hotel

    Great value, clean and comfortable rooms with ensuite provide everything needed for a good night's…

    Walk in the park by Ed Swinden.
    Watergrove Reservoir

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

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    Swing Cottage.
    Swing Cottage Self Catering Apartment

    This attractive guest house is situated at the heart of Hollingworth Lake with views of the lake…

    Bare Trees
    Hopwood Woods Nature Reserve

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

    Rochdale Broadfield Park bandstand.
    Broadfield Park, Green Flag Award

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

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