Where is Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale?

Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL16 1LU), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.

How do I get to Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale?

The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL16 1LU.

Who owns Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale?

Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale is owned by Rochdale Borough Council.

Is Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale a protected site?

Yes — Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Does Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale charge admission?

Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale?

The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL16 1LU.

Castles · North West England

Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale

Also known as: Bwrdeistref Fetropolitan Rochdale

In or near Wardle.

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The Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in England. Its largest town is Rochdale and the wider borough covers other outlying towns and villages, including

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Rochdale · 0.7 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

The Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in England. Its largest town is Rochdale and the wider borough covers other outlying towns and villages, including Heywood, Littleborough, Middleton & Milnrow. It is the ninth-largest district by population in Greater Manchester with a population of 235,561 in 2024.

Photo gallery

Official information

Touchstones Rochdale is a museum, gallery, and arts centre located in a historic Grade II building in Rochdale town centre. Currently closed for redevelopment, the venue will feature a performance space, creative studios, and an evolving display of museum collections upon reopening. In the meantime, it collaborates with community groups and artists for exhibitions and events in local spaces.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI
Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Within the boundaries of the historic county of Lancashire, the borough was formed in 1974 as part of the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972 and is an amalgamation of six former local government districts. It was originally proposed that the borough include the neighbouring town of Bury and disclude Middleton; Bury however went on to form the administrative centre for the adjacent Metropolitan Borough of Bury. The borough was formed by a merger of the former county borough of Rochdale and from the administrative county of Lancashire, the municipal boroughs of Heywood and Middleton, along with the urban districts of Littleborough, Milnrow and Wardle. The borough lies mostly within…

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Coordinates: 53.6167, -2.1567
District: Rochdale
Parish: Rochdale, unparished area
Postcode: OL16 1LU
Parliamentary constituency: Rochdale
Nearest railway station: Rochdale — 0.7 km
Official site: www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk

Sources

wikipedia: Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Ashworth Valley Scout Camp Site

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