A group of visitors to the Rochdale Feel Good Festival.
A group of Indian musicians with hand drums.
Jubilee Park in Middleton.
Exterior of Middleton Arena at night.
A couple hiking up a hill at Blackstone Edge.
A performer at the Feel Good stage looking out at the crowd.
2 visitors walking by Hollingworth Lake.
A weir with rushing water at Healey Dell.
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Things to do

Inspiration
  1. Arts and culture
    We have many theatres offering a wide range of productions including concerts, plays and musicals.
  2. Attractions
    You can always find your perfect day out, whether it's following our blue and plaque trails around town or having a quiet stroll down the canal.
  3. History and heritage
    A powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution, Rochdale borough is steeped in history.
  4. Parks, gardens and countryside
    There are many ways to enjoy the diverse beauty of the landscape around Rochdale borough. One way is by relaxing in one of our Green Flag Award-winning parks.
  5. Shopping
    A great place to find that unique gift, Rochdale borough has many strong independent traders.
  6. Sports and leisure
    From rock climbing to a gentle stroll, you'll find plenty of opportunities to keep up with your favourite activity.
  7. 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.
  8. Walking and cycling
    Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and Littleborough offer some of the most varied walking in the Greater Manchester area.
  9. Things to see and do on a budget
    Events, destinations and activities for you that are free or low cost.
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Highlights

Fireground Museum

Discover the rich history of firefighting in Greater Manchester at Fireground.

Flower beds at Denehurst Park.

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

List of the fallen at Middleton Memorial Gardens.

Middleton Memorial Gardens is a Grade 2 listed conservation area. Regular memorial events are held…

People Sitting On Green Grass Field

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

Exterior of Heywood Civic Centre.

Heywood Civic Centre is a multi-purpose entertainment and meeting venue.

Pink flowers.

An enduring bit of Victorian outdoor life which is a great source of refreshment on Sundays and…

A steam train billowing smoke as it clears a tunnel.

A 12 mile heritage railway based in Bury, operating steam and diesel train rides through charming…

Exterior of the Olde Boar's Head.

Dating back to the 16th century this fascinating half-timbered building is still a popular and…

Rochdale Broadfield Park bandstand.

Rochdale's town centre park, the oldest in the borough, is of great historic interest and contains…

Families playing at Falinge Park.

A popular Victorian Park, close to Rochdale Town Centre. Main features are the façade of Falinge…

South Pennines - Cycle and mountain bike routes

Choose from a selection of cycle and mountain bike routes in the south Pennines.

Ellenroad Engine House

Explore the industrial heritage of Greater Manchester at Ellenroad Engine House.

Truffet Park.

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

Play area at Milnrow Memorial Park.

Milnrow Memorial Park was created in 1952, and was built on the site of Cliffe House.

One of the footpaths in Piethorne Valley.

2 miles from Newhey, the 6 reservoirs in the Piethorne Valley are surrounded by open moorland.

Walk in the park by Ed Swinden.

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

Dickey Steps Riding School

Horse riding in the South Peninnes and the beautiful Hollingworth Lake Country Park.Providing…

Hollingworth Lake Country Park with pub and windsurfers

In Victorian times Hollingworth Lake was known as the "The Weighvers' Seaport".

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