The borough of Rochdale has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the Co-operative movement.
The borough has benefitted from unprecedented levels of investment in recent years, with money from the council, private sector and organisations like the Heritage Lottery Fund and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) helping to improve a number of areas.
Hundreds of thousands of people visit the borough each year to take in its stunning scenery, incredible history and heritage - and a packed series of events that includes the Feel Good Festival, the Literature and Ideas Festival and the Food and Drink Festival.
The borough of Rochdale is split into 4 townships: Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and Pennines, which includes Littleborough. Find out more about each of the townships, including what to see, what to do and where to stay.