Rochdale

Rochdale has a wealth of fascinating heritage and beautiful countryside that makes this a great area to explore. Dominated by spectacular views of open moorland and close to the magnificent Pennine Edge, Rochdale has been at the forefront of political change and is famous as the birthplace of the Co-operative Movement as well as being the home of Gracie Fields and many other famous sons and daughters.

Rochdale's spacious town centre is dominated by the spectacular Victorian Gothic Town Hall which is fronted by the broad Esplanade, still thought to be the widest road bridge in Europe with the River Roach below. The Medieval St. Chad's Parish Church at Sparrow Hill - There has been a church on the hill overlooking Rochdale town centre for well over 1,000 years

Visit the Rochdale Pioneers Museum at Toad Lane, to learn about the Co-operative Movement, and the Arts and Heritage Centre on the Esplanade which houses the Borough Art Gallery and Museum.

Rochdale offers live entertainment, local shows and events at the Gracie Fields Theatre. Rochdale town centre has two modern, indoor shopping centres, an indoor market and a good range of shops, restaurants and pubs.

Walkers will enjoy exploring the Rochdale Way a new circular footpath around the whole of the borough of Rochdale; the whole route is 50 miles long but can be split up into shorter sections. It visits some interesting attractions and passes through some of the area's beautiful countryside.

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