Things to see and do on a budget

​Rochdale borough has so much to offer families looking for fun, or people wanting to relax on a budget.

We have created a list of events, destinations and activities for you that are free or low cost. We'll continue to add items to this page.

• Events in Rochdale borough
• See what's on at Rochdale Town Hall
• Take a tour of Rochdale Town Hall
• Borrow library items
• Parks and open spaces – take a stroll in our award-winning Green Flag parks.
• Select a family hub to view activities
• Join a guided walk
• Sports and leisure activities
• Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market
• Volunteer
• Walking and cycling
• Youth clubs and activities

Digital things to do

If you're on a budget, these digital activities may be for you.

• eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers
• Free use of computers at libraries
• Free wifi at your local library – you can bring your own device and visit one of our libraries.
• Help with getting online, computers and the internet
• Watch thousands of archived films, television programmes and videos at the library – through BFI (British Film Institute) Replay, a free streaming service.