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Rochdale Borough has stunning countryside, from the flat plains of Middleton and Heywood to the rugged Pennine moors around Littleborough.

For more information, including opening times and contact details, scan the QR code, go to visitrochdale.com, or contact Rochdale Visitor Information Centre.

Rochdale CanalLinking Manchester with Yorkshire. Also a countryside cycleway and footpath.

Long Distance RoutesThe Rochdale Way is a circular walking route around the edge of the borough. The Pennine Bridleway is a route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The Pennine Way walking trail passes near Littleborough, and the Connect 2 Cycleway follows the towpath of the Rochdale Canal.

Green Flag Parks Eight municipal parks with the Green Flag Award for excellence and safety.

Hollingworth Lake Country Park & Water Activity CentreRakewood Road, Littleborough OL15 0AQBelow rugged Blackstone Edge, Hollingworth Lake was built in 1801 to supply the Rochdale Canal. Nature trails, water activities, restaurants and cafes.

Queen’s Park, HeywoodQueen’s Park Road, Heywood OL10 1AHRiver walks, gardens, lake, tennis, bowling, orienteering, play areas, events and cafe.

Wardle Village & Watergrove Reservoir Ramsden Road, Wardle OL12 9NU This old weaving hamlet was a staging post on the packhorse road over the moors. Watergrove reservoir is a centre for sailboarding and fishing with cycling, horse riding and walking routes nearby.

Blackstone Edge and the “Roman Road” A58 Halifax Road OL15 0LGRocky outcrop above Littleborough with stone-paved highway and spectacular views.

Piethorne Valley Waterworks Road, Ogden, Newhey OL16 3TQSix tranquil reservoirs with easy and strenuous walks onto the high moors. Naden and Greenbooth ReservoirsOff A680 Rochdale to Edenfield Road near Norden village.Four moorland reservoirs with trails and extensive countryside views. Cheesden ValleyAccess from A680 near Owd Betts pub.In the 1860s contained 15 water-powered mills, now a peaceful valley. Ashworth ValleyAccess via Bury New Road on B6222. Or A680 opposite Owd Betts pub. Wooded valley, rich in wildlife and plants. Footpaths and way marked trails. Healey Dell Nature ReserveSigned on A671 Rochdale-Bacup road and B6377 opposite Healey Hotel, OL12 6BGWildlife, waterfalls and industrial history. Views from a 100-foot high viaduct. Hopwood Wood Nature ReserveHopwood Hall College, Middleton M24 6XHHaven for birds and wildlife, with woodland paths. Alkrington WoodsAccess from Manchester Old Road M24 1WF Mature woodland with paths along the River Irk and fishing lodges at Rhodes.

By carM62 Motorway Junction 20 brings you within 2 miles of Rochdale town centre – just follow the signs.

By train 08457 48 49 50 www.nationalrail.co.uk Train stations on the Manchester Victoria to Leeds line are at Mills Hill, Castleton, Rochdale, Smithy Bridge and Littleborough. Manchester and Leeds have inter-city and airport connections.

By Metrolink & bus 0871 200 2233 www.tfgm.com The Manchester Metrolink tram connection to Newhey, Milnrow and Rochdale will open during 2012. Bus services link Rochdale with all surrounding towns and Manchester city centre.

By National Express coach 08717 81 81 78 www.nationalexpress.com Services from across the country direct to Rochdale bus station.

By waterways 01782 785 703 www.waterscape.com The Rochdale Canal offers a trans-Pennine route between the centre of Manchester and Sowerby Bridge.

Rochdale borough has the widest selection of Visit England 3 to 5 star accommodation in the region. It’s the quality that counts.

★★★ Best Western Broadfield Park Hotel Sparrow Hill, Rochdale, OL16 1AF 01706 639000★★★★ The Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa Manchester Road, Castleton, OL11 2XZ 0870 194 21195 Star Moss Lodge Kings Road, Rochdale OL16 5HW 01706 350555★★★ Fernhill B&B Fernhill Lane, Rochdale OL12 6BW 01706 355671★★★ The Hunter’s Rest Inn 66 Syke Road, Rochdale OL12 9TD 01706 646010★★★★★ The Villas 2 Oakenrod Villas, Bury Road, Rochdale OL11 4EE 01706 525075★★★★★ Hollingworth Lake B & B 164 Smithybridge Road, Littleborough OL15 0DB 01706 376583★★★★ Leighton House B & B 1 Leighton Avenue, Littleborough OL15 0BW 01706 378113★★★★ The Rake Blackstone Edge Old Road, Littleborough OL15 0JX 01706 379687★★★★ Swing Cottage B & B 31 Lakebank, Littleborough OL15 0DQ 01706 379094★★★★ Three Gates Farm B & B Stakehill Lane, Middleton M24 2RT 0161 653 8314★★★ Comfort Inn Manchester North 818 Manchester Old Road, Rhodes, Middleton M24 4RF 0161 655 1702

The John Milne Premier Inn Newhey Road, Milnrow OL16 4JF 0871 527 8936Travelodge Manchester Birch M62 Birch Services, Heywood OL10 2QH

Eastbound 0871 984 6262 Westbound 0871 984 6161

Self Catering★★★★ Butterworth Hall 31 Butterworth Hall, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3PE 01706 882781★★★★★ Far Wicken Hall Farm Huddersfield Road, Newhey, Rochdale OL16 3TJ 01706 291320Fielden Farm Cottages Blackstone Edge, Littleborough OL15 0NJ 07530 966374 Hindle Pastures Highgate Lane Whitworth Rochdale OL12 0TS 01706 643310★★★Pennine Cottage 1 Pennine Cottage Bent Head Farm, Wardle Rochdale OL12 9PL 01706 379632★★★Stormer Hill Self Catering ApartmentBar House, Halifax Road, Littleborough OL15 0LG

01706 415050 ★★★★The Potting Shed Hylands, Wild House Court, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3UU 01706 524467★★★★The Oak Cottage at Annis Hill Farm, Kiln Lane, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3TR 01706 642152

Camping and Caravanning★★★★★Gelderwood Touring Caravan Site and Country Park Ashworth Road, Rochdale OL11 5UP 01706 364858★★★Hollingworth Lake Caravan Park Round House Farm, Hollingworth Lake, Rake Wood, Littleborough OL15 OAT 01706 678661For more information contact Rochdale Visitor Information Centre.

Having been awarded the status of World Capital of Co-operatives in 2012, Rochdale is proud and eager to welcome the world. Whether you’re here for a short stay or just a day you’ll find plenty of things to see and do. This guide gives suggestions on places to visit across the borough with quality-graded accommodation waiting to tempt you to stay awhile.Heywood, Middleton & PenninesThe towns of Heywood, Middleton and the Pennines are well worth a visit. Heywood and Middleton markets add to the bustle of the town centres with independent retailers and high street names. Littleborough’s countryside surroundings give it a feel of a traditional market town, complete with a monthly farmers market. We hope you enjoy your visit and that you’ll come back again soon.For the latest information on events and activities, and more details on the places listed in this leaflet, scan the QR code, call into Rochdale’s Visitor Information Centre, or look at www.visitrochdale.com

Rochdale’s the ‘birthplace of the modern co-operative movement’ and there are plenty of reminders across the borough. But there are other heritage sites to tell the story of Rochdale’s rich history and its place in the world. Here’s a list of some of them. For more information, including opening times and contact details, scan the QR code, look at visitrochdale.com, or contact Rochdale Visitor Information Centre.

Rochdale Pioneers MuseumToad Lane, Rochdale OL12 0NUMuseum in the world’s first viable co-operative shop, opened in 1844. Rochdale Cemetery Bury Road, Rochdale OL11 4DG Sixteen of the original Rochdale Pioneers are buried here. Self-guided trail. Touchstones Rochdale The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Gallery, Museum, Local Studies and Information Centres, events, shop and café. Rochdale Town HallThe Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AB A Gothic Revival masterpiece; one of the finest Victorian town halls in Britain. Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN A fascinating collection of exhibits housed in Rochdale’s 1933 fire station.

St Chad’s Parish ChurchSparrow Hill, Rochdale OL16 1QTNotable stained glass, including designs by Burne-Jones and William Morris. Church Of St Mary The Baum Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 0NU Superb example of Ninian Comper’s architecture, also a concert venue. Littleborough Coach House and Heritage Centre Lodge Street, Littleborough OL15 9AE Grade II Listed 18th Century building with exhibitions, concerts and café. Ellenroad Engine House Steam Museum Elizabethan Way, Newhey OL16 4GL The world’s biggest working steam mill engine with 28ft diameter flywheel. Middleton Golden Cluster New Lane, Middleton M24 6DE Middleton’s ‘Golden Cluster’ of historic buildings includes St Leonard’s Church, (Grade I Listed dating from 1120, 1412, and 1524, with a Flodden window), The Queen Elizabeth I Old Grammar School, and The Olde Boar’s Head Inn. Middleton’s famous architect Edgar Wood is celebrated at The Edgar Wood Arts & Crafts Church. East Lancashire Railway Railway Street, Heywood, OL10 1NH Steam and diesel services on a 12 mile countryside route from Heywood.

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Welcome to Rochdale – The World Capital of Co-operatives

Welcome to Rochdale World Capital of Co-operatives

Finding your way around Rochdale town centre…

Rochdale town centre is compact and easy to explore, full of surprises and great places to visit. On the inside of this guide you’ll find details of all the attractions in town, ideas for shopping, places to eat and drink, and for a night on the town.Rochdale’s famous for its independent shops, from cup cakes to locally made jewellery and designer label fashion. And you’ll find high street names, too. When you need a drink or a meal we have award winning cafes, pubs and restaurants right in the town centre. And night time venues are ‘Best Bar None’ accredited.

Offering a helping hand…

Rochdale’s Town Centre Ambassadors are here to help make your visit easy and enjoyable. Shop staff to taxi drivers, the Information Centre Team to Park Rangers - the Ambassador’s badge shows they’ve been trained to help.

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This leaflet gives brief details for each attraction and business listed; for more information and for the latest on events and activities, scan the QR code, call into Rochdale’s Visitor Information Centre, or look at www.visitrochdale.com

Rochdale Visitor Information CentreTouchstones RochdaleThe EsplanadeRochdaleOL16 1AQ

01706 924 928 [email protected] www.link4life.org/visitOpen 10:00 – 17:00, Tuesday to Saturday.

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B&MBeales Department StoreBody CareBootsCarphone WarehouseClaire’s AccessoriesClarksClinton CardsEEGame StationHolland & BarrettHome BargainsH SamuelsIcelandO2 Officers ClubPoundlandRiver IslandSuperdrugThe Card FactoryThreeT-MobileVirgin MediaWarren JamesWHSmith

ABC Hair ExtensionsAntiques & BygonesBlinds InnBrides of RochdaleButterworth JewellersDenis Hope (Menswear / Ladieswear)Dragonfly Tattoo StudioDrake Street NewsGaz’s Barber ShopHead Over Heels (Shoes)Jamilla Paul Hair & BeautyJim McNicholas CarpetsJolin Hair ExtensionsMaahi & Zaa Beauticians

Monkhouses SchoolwearMoses SchoolwearOuter Heaven (Tattooist)Pennine PhotographicPianos & AccordionsPower OnRochdale Trade BedsRocks Off (Music)S1 HairSandifords (Quality Gifts & Jewellery)SMART BarbersStones Window BlindsThe Phone LabXtreme Gym Supplements

ArgosBright HouseEvansInternacionaleModern NailsNew LookPeacocksRussells Café RymanSoloWilkinsons

21st Century Tattoo Butterworths SportsCarpet GalleryCEXChantilly (Lingerie)Chris Paulson CyclesCJ’s Baby BoutiqueDots 2 TotsFarm Foods (Frozen Foods)Flower Studio (Florist)Fotolabs (Photography Accessories)Fraser Hart (Jewellers)Funky Monkey Creations (Design Your Own Clothing)Gabbotts (Butchers)Gaetano Hair (Hairdressers)GlamourUs Nails & Beauty JD SportsJust Gents BarbersLadies Only GymLloyds PharmacyLooking Gorgeous Tanning & NailsLovicks FurnitueMarks & SpencerMax Speilmann

Number Ten (Art Gallery, Gifts & Cards)No.1 Hair Colour & SunbedsOkeechobee (Ladieswear)Paul Cheetham EyecarePerfect HomeRazors Edge (Hairdressers)Seeley BathroomsSimply Special (Beauticians) Shoe ZoneSpecsaversStephen Paul (Hairdressers)The Clothing EndThe Co-operative TravelThe Health Food CentreThe Mobile PeopleThe Retreat (Health & Beauty Spa)The Rochdale EmporiumThomas CookThomsonsUnited CarpetsVodaphoneWynsors ShoesZiggy’s Schoolwear

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China City 6 Nelson Street La Mancha (Tapas) 5 The ButtsMadisons Restaurant (Traditional English) Newgate Piquante Palais 3 Yorkshire Street

Riverside Restaurant Hopwood Hall College, St Mary’s GateRochdale Town Hall The EsplanadeSpice of Asia 80 Drake St

Ali’s Chippy 155 Yorkshire StreetChip Inn 10 Drake StreetDallas Fried Chicken 2 Drake StreetFlava Zone (Indian) 238 Yorkshire StreetFlying Fish 17 The ButtsGreenhalgh’s (Bakery) 34 Yorkshire StreetGreggs (Bakery) 64 Market WayJJ’s Fish Bar 66 Yorkshire Street Jo Jo’s Pizza 35 Drake Street

Kobeda King 80 Drake StreetLahori Mazza (Indian) 110 Drake Street Laila Tandoori 205 Yorkshire StreetPizza King 4 Drake StreetPlanet USA South ParadeSayers Bakers 19 Yorkshire St 91 Yorkshire St 7 The WalkSubway 2-4 Baillie StreetVehra Chilli Lounge Drake Street

2Shakes 10 The WalkBeales Café Pioneer House, 6 Yorkshire StreetBrowns Cakes St Mary’s GateCafé Life Touchstones RochdaleCoffee Ami 78 Yorkshire StCoffee Options The Exchange Shopping CentreDanczuk’s Deli 4-6 The Walk

Feel Good Café 87-89 Yorkshire StRussells Café The Wheatsheaf CentreSan Remo (Italian Deli) 27 Drake StreetShelly B’s Cafe 36 Drake StreetSorrento Coffee Bar 117 Yorkshire StreetTasty Bites 2 Indoor Market, Hunters LaneThe Balcony Café Market Place, Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre

Cask & Feather 1 Oldham RoadLast Orders 8 Drake StreetNelson Hotel 131 Drake StreetRegal Moon Wetherspoons The ButtsSpread Eagle 10 Cheetham Street

The Baum Toad LaneThe Flying Horse Hotel 37 Packer StreetThe Reed Hotel Reed HillThe Roebuck Hotel Yorkshire Street White Lion Hotel 102 Yorkshire Street

Bar DeWine 9 Oldham RoadDarli Bar 7 Packer StreetFlying Horse Hotel 37 Packer StreetKoko Kobana Lounge 5 Packer StreetMango 3 King Street

Metro Lounge 38-40 Drake StreetPacific 8 South ParadeThe Baum Toad LaneYates 10 Fleece Street

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The WalkAmerican NailsDanczuk’s DeliFishwicks NewsGreg Couzens (Hairdressers)Hanees AlterationsHeadquarters Unisex BarbersInkzignia (Tattooist)JD Alexander JewellersPhone StudioSayers BakeryThe Walk NewsTimpsons Shoe Repairs

Barclays 1 Yorkshire StreetCo-operative Bank 110 Yorkshire StreetHalifax 6-14 Yorkshire StreetHSBC 2 Yorkshire StreetLloyds Bank 58 Yorkshire StreetNationwide 112–114 Yorkshire Street

Natwest 10 Yorkshire StreetPost Office The Esplanade & 120 Yorkshire StreetRoyal Bank of Scotland The ButtsSantander The ButtsYorkshire Bank 9-11 Yorkshire Street

Church Of St Mary The Baum, Toad LaneClimb Rochdale (Indoor Climbing Centre) School LaneGreater Manchester Fire Service Museum Maclure RoadRochdale Leisure Centre Entwisle RoadRochdale Pioneers Museum Toad LaneRoller City Platting Lane

Rochdale Town Hall The EsplanadeRochdale War Memorial The EsplanadeSt Chad’s Parish Church Sparrow HillTouchstones Rochdale (Arts & Heritage Centre) The EsplanadeOdeon Cinema Sandbrook ParkStrike Ten Bowl Sandbrook Park

St Andrew’s Church Entwistle Road Central Mosque Castlemere Street, Off Drake Street St Chad’s Parish Church Sparrow HillChishtia Mosque Dowling Street

Church of St Mary The Baum Toad LaneSt John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Maclure RoadSt John’s Ukrainian Church John Street

Green Flag Parks:Broadfield Park Sparrow HillPacker Spout Town Hall Square

Memorial Gardens The Esplanade

Guided Walks Leaflet A free leaflet listing guided walks in Rochdale Borough is available from the Visitor Information Centre.

Rochdale Ghost WalksGuided walks on two Thursday evenings per month. Toad Lane.

Town Centre Heritage Trail A free self-guided trail leaflet is available from the Visitor Information Centre. This describes many of the town centre’s interesting buildings and the story of Rochdale’s co-operative history.

Milkstone RoadJust outside the town centre there is also an array of Asian Cuisine along famous Milkstone Road including restau-rants, takeaways, Asian sweet shops and kebab houses.

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Flea Market Every Tuesday

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Visitor Information CentreTouchstones Rochdale The Esplanade Rochdale OL16 1AQ

01706 924 928 [email protected] www.link4life.org/visit

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