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  1. A parent and child feeding ducks at the water's edge.
    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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  2. Walking and cycling
    Walking and cycling
    Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and Littleborough offer some of the most varied walking in the Greater Manchester area.
  3. What's on
    What's on
    See what's on.
  4. Rochdale Town Hall.
    Rochdale Town Hall tours
    Rochdale Town Hall is widely regarded as one of the finest Victorian town halls in Britain.
  5. Places to stay
    Places to stay
    Hotels, B&Bs, caravan and camping and self-catering options.
  6. A family at a fountain in Queen's Park on a sunny day.
    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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  7. Parks and countryside
    Parks and countryside
    Relax in our extensive green spaces
  8. About the area
    About the area
    The borough of Rochdale is made up of 4 townships areas - Rochdale, Middleton, Heywood and the Pennine villages.

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Highlights

A family walking in Springfield Park.
Springfield Park

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

Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum
Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

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

Truffet Park.
Truffet Park, Green Flag Award

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

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A golfer taking a swing.
Marland Golf Club

Marland Golf Course situated within Springfield Park is an enjoyable yet challenging 18 hole course…

Walk in the park by Ed Swinden.
Watergrove Reservoir

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

Ed Byrne.
Ed Byrne - If I'm Honest...

Ed Byrne presents his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy.

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