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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · North West England

River Spodden

In or near Wardle.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

River Spodden — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

College Bank Flats, Rochdale - geograph.org.uk - 2928101

Steven Haslington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Rochdale · 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

River Spodden is a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Official information

Touchstones Rochdale is a museum, gallery, and arts centre located in a historic Grade II listed building. Currently closed for redevelopment, it will feature a performance venue, creative studios, and an evolving display of museum collections upon reopening.

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.

Place summary

River Spodden is a castle located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance within the region. Further details on its era, architectural style, or designation are not provided.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.6154, -2.1666
District
Rochdale
Parish
Rochdale, unparished area
Postcode
OL12 6XD
Parliamentary constituency
Rochdale
Nearest railway station
Rochdale1.1 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near River Spodden

Places to stay

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Campsites · North West England

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Places to eat & drink

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Spodden?
River Spodden is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL12 6XD), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
What is River Spodden?
River Spodden — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to River Spodden?
The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL12 6XD.
Is River Spodden a protected site?
Yes — River Spodden is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Does River Spodden charge admission?
River Spodden typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to River Spodden?
The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL12 6XD.