Touchstones Rochdale museum, art gallery and cafe

Type:Museum

The Esplanade, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1AQ

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Please note that due to redevelopment, Touchstones Rochdale is temporarily closed. Sign up to our mailing list to be kept up to date with the latest news.

An award winning arts and heritage centre with an art gallery, visitor information centre and cafe. Touchstones Rochdale is just 2 minutes' walk from the town centre shopping and is convenient for car parks and public transport. Nearby attractions include Rochdale Town Hall and the Pioneer Museum.

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.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
AdultFree
ChildFree
FamilyFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Facilities

Other

  • Coaches Welcome

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Visually impaired
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Free Admission

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge)

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Conference facilities
  • Toilets

Provider Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Map & Directions

Road Directions

M60, Junction 20, 2 miles

Public Transport Directions

Rochdale Bus and Train Station - located in the centre of the town - head towards the Town Hall on the Esplanade - Touchstones Rochdale across the road - within a few yards.

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

What's Nearby

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