Historic churches · North West England
Norden, Greater Manchester
In or near Wardle.
Norden is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England. Historically part of Lancashire until the local government reorganisation of 1974, it lies on the western

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Heywood · 4.2 km
- Free entry
About
Norden is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England. Historically part of Lancashire until the local government reorganisation of 1974, it lies on the western outskirts of Rochdale and had a population of 9,733 according to the 2021 census. The village is situated along the A680 Edenfield Road, which connects Rochdale to Edenfield in Rossendale.
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From the Wikipedia article
Norden is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England. Historically part of Lancashire until the local government reorganisation of 1974, it lies on the western outskirts of Rochdale and had a population of 9,733 according to the 2021 census. The village is situated along the A680 Edenfield Road, which connects Rochdale to Edenfield in Rossendale.
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Background
History
Norden originated as a chapelry in the ancient parish of Rochdale and was formed from part of the township of Spotland in the mid-19th century. The ecclesiastical parish of St Paul's was created in 1862, and the Grade II listed church was built between 1860 and 1861, featuring a spire and stained glass windows. Under the Local Government Act 1894, Norden became an urban district and civil parish. In 1933 the urban district was abolished and merged with the County Borough of Rochdale and the Municipal Borough of Heywood. At that time, the parish covered over 5000 acres and had a population of 4,348 in 1931. Norden was part of Lancashire until the local government reorganisation of 1974,…
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- Coordinates
- 53.6270, -2.2140
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL11 5SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Heywood and Middleton North
- Nearest railway station
- Heywood — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Norden, Greater Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Norden War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km

Egerton Arms
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Reservoirs & lochs · 1.2 km

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Campsites · 2.1 km

Healey Dell Gallery & Studios
Galleries · 2.2 km

Gelder Clough
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Healey Dell Viaduct
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Spotland Bridge New Mill
Historic bridges · 2.7 km

Old Falinge
Manor houses · 2.9 km

Crimble Mill, Heywood
Mills · 2.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Norden, Greater Manchester?
- Norden, Greater Manchester is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL11 5SX), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- What is Norden, Greater Manchester?
- Norden is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England. Historically part of Lancashire until the local government reorganisation of 1974, it lies on the western
- How do I get to Norden, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Heywood, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL11 5SX.
- Is Norden, Greater Manchester free to visit?
- Yes, Norden, Greater Manchester is free to enter.
- How do I get to Norden, Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Heywood, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL11 5SX.