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  1. 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.
    1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
    2. 1 Oct 201931 Mar 2020
    3. 1 Apr 202030 Sep 2020
  2. A steam train billowing smoke as it clears a tunnel.
    East Lancashire Railway Heywood Station
    A 12 mile heritage railway based in Bury, operating steam and diesel train rides through charming villages and picturesque scenery. The well-equipped stations boast cafés, pubs, gift shops and more.
  3. What's on
    What's on
    See what's on. Image: A skull to tail representation of the Diplodocus exhibit housed at the Natural History Museum, London.
  4. Exterior of the Rochdale Pioneers Museum.
    Rochdale Pioneers Museum
    The Rochdale Pioneers Museum is widely regarded as the home of the worldwide Co-operative movement.
    1. 1 Jun 201431 Dec 2014
    2. 1 Jun 201531 Dec 2015
    3. 1 Jun 201631 Dec 2016
    4. 1 Jun 201731 Dec 2017
    5. 1 Jun 201831 Dec 2018
    6. 1 Jun 201931 Dec 2019
    7. 1 Jun 202031 Dec 2020
  5. Rochdale Town Hall tours
    Rochdale Town Hall is widely regarded as one of the finest Victorian town halls in Britain.
  6. Middleton Arena
    At the heart of the arena is the 500 seat auditorium which provides a fully functioning theatre and music and conference centre with licensed bars and café.
    1. 1 Jan 200931 Dec 2009
    2. 1 Jan 2012
    3. 1 Jan 201231 Dec 2012
    4. 1 Jan 201331 Dec 2013
    5. 1 Jan 201431 Dec 2014
    6. 1 Jan 201531 Dec 2015
    7. 1 Jan 201631 Dec 2016
    8. 1 Jan 201731 Dec 2017
    9. 1 Jan 201831 Dec 2018
    10. 1 Jan 201931 Dec 2020
  7. Queen's 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.
    1. 1 Jan 201531 Dec 2015
    2. 1 Jan 201631 Dec 2016
    3. 1 Jan 201731 Dec 2017
    4. 1 Jan 201831 Dec 2018
    5. 1 Jan 201931 Dec 2019
    6. 1 Jan 202031 Dec 2020
  8. 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.
    1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
    2. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
  9. Touchstones Rochdale.
    Touchstones Rochdale museum, art gallery and cafe
    Full of fun activities for the kids, fascinating facts for adults and, for the not so young, a chance to share some cherished memories. Come and discover Rochdale's past and, perhaps, help shape its future.
    1. 1 Jan 200831 Dec 2008
    2. 1 Jan 201031 Dec 2010
    3. 1 Jan 201131 Dec 2011
    4. 1 Jan 201231 Dec 2012
    5. 1 Jan 201331 Dec 2013
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    11. 1 Jan 201931 Dec 2020

Welcome to the borough of Rochdale

Highlights

The fountain in Rochdale Memorial Gardens.
Green Flag Parks

10 of the borough's parks and green spaces have been given the prestigious Green Flag Award.…

Denehurst Park, Green Flag Award
Denehurst Park, Green Flag Award

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

Food stalls and visitors outside the Town Hall.
Rochdale Food and Drink Festival

Star chefs cooking live, food and drink village, workshops, music, bars, stalls and family…

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Middleton Arena
Middleton Arena

At the heart of the arena is the 500 seat auditorium which provides a fully functioning theatre and…

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…

Three Gates B&B
Three Gates Farm Bed and Breakfast

Local, family run pub, situated in a semi-rural location with views of the Pennine hills, yet 1.5…

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RT @NHM_London: Have you said hello to Dippy at @RochdaleCouncil? There are lots of activities happening around the region while he… https://t.co/gH0bdiQm3t
17 Feb 2020   14:43:10
RT @Touchstones: We are delighted see so many visitors at the Dippy Exhibition today, however it may take longer to see some of the… https://t.co/QlwnqfPMTx
17 Feb 2020   14:42:55
An exciting line-up of events confirmed and more announcements to come, #2020 is shaping up to be the best yet:… https://t.co/eBeogRYYfu
13 Feb 2020   13:48:53
RT @manairport: .@RochdaleCouncil @VisitRochdale has been selected as the only venue in the North West to host @DippyOnTour 🦕 He’ll… https://t.co/07X34o8S2J
13 Feb 2020   13:37:02
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