Things to do

Whether you’re a history fan, a walker or cyclist, a shopaholic or lover of drama you’ll find plenty of things to do in and around the borough of Rochdale.

The modern Co-op movement started here and you can visit the original Co-op shop at the Pioneers’ Museum in Rochdale town centre.

Littleborough and its Pennine hills are ideal for all types of countryside and outdoor pursuits. Middleton has heritage galore, and Heywood is the starting point for the East Lancashire Steam Railway – great for family fun.

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Arts and culture
Attractions

The perfect day out
History and heritage

Dive into the borough's rich heritage
Parks, gardens and countryside

Relax in our extensive green spaces
10 of Rochdale borough's parks and green spaces have been given the prestigious Green Flag Award
Shopping
Sports and leisure
Food and drink

There are lots of great places to eat and drink while you're in Rochdale, including award-winning restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars.
Walking and cycling

Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and Littleborough offer some of the most varied walking in the Greater Manchester area.
Prehistoric garden

Discover the plants that outlived the dinosaurs.
Prehistoric bog garden at Truffet Park

Prehistoric bog gardens showcase some of the plants and animals that were around when dinosaurs roamed the earth. They were created to celebrate Dippy the dinosaur's visit in 2020.
Prehistoric bog garden at Queen's Park

Prehistoric bog gardens showcase some of the plants and animals that were around when dinosaurs roamed the earth. They were created to celebrate Dippy the dinosaur's visit in 2020.

Highlights

Springfield Park

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

Fireground

Explore the fascinating history of firefighting in Greater Manchester

Cronkeyshaw Common

Cronkeyshaw Common is a beautiful green space characterised by large areas of open grassland with…

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

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