Welcome to the borough of Rochdale

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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

Springfield Park

Between Rochdale and Heywood, Springfield Park is the borough's largest park with landscaped and…

Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

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

Truffet Park, Green Flag Award

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

More highlights

Olde Boar's Head Inn

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

Hollingworth Lake Caravan Park

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

Travelodge Manchester Birch M62 Eastbound Hotel

Travelodge provides ensuite rooms, family rooms, disabled facilities, free car-parking, easy…

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