Things to know about Rochdale borough

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4 players on Queen's Park bowling green, the second largest in Great Britain.

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​​​​From the site of the first ever Co-operative store in 1844, to having a hand in the construction of Concorde, Rochdale borough has a rich heritage. Read a list of fascinating things to know about the borough on the Rochdale Borough Council website.

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  1. Middleton (Boarshaw) Cemetery, Green Flag Award

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    Municipal Park

    Set within 4.9 hectares, Middleton Cemetery, known locally as Boarshaw Cemetery, is an important…

  2. Gelderwood Touring Caravan Site & Country Park

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    Camping & Caravan Site

    The country park comprises 10 acres of well maintained grounds and 15 acres of mature woodland.

  3. Ashworth Valley Scout Campsite & Leisure Facility

    Ashworth Valley Scout Campsite & Leisure Facility

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    Camping & Caravan Site

    33 acres of camping space, drinking water,showers & toilets. Pack Holiday Centre sleeps 32 in four…

  4. Sailing at Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre

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    Activity Centre

    From Friday, 20 March 2020, the Visitor Centre and all buildings at Hollingworth Lake Country Park…

  5. Peregrine falcons in Rochdale town centre

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    Bird Watching

    Peregrine falcons have been nesting outside the clock tower at Rochdale Town Hall since 2008.

  6. Hollingworth Lake - A Circular Trail

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    Walking Route

    Hollingworth Lake is in fact, a reservoir.

    Built in the early 1800s to supply water to the…