Rochdale
Rochdale is a town in Greater Manchester, named for its location on the River Roch, just south of the Pennines. The town was the birthplace of the Co-operative Movement, the story of which is illustrated at the Rochdale Pioneers Museum.
Hotels
Hotels in and around Rochdale town centre include the Royal Toby and Moss Lodge. A little further afield Norton Grange Hotel offers extensive facilities including a spa and indoor pool. The Birch Hotel is just off the M62 motorway and provides easy access to Rochdale, Manchester, Oldham and Bury.
Visitors requiring more choice can also consider staying in Bury or Oldham. Both towns are just a short drive from Rochdale.
| Name | Hotel Star | Prices From |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Hotel | 3 | £37.00 |
| Moss Lodge | 5 | £79.00 |
| Norton Grange | 4 | £64.00 |
| Royal Toby | 4 | £55.00 |
| Villas Residence | 5 | £65.00 |
Attractions
Leaflets for many of the attractions listed below can be obtained from the Rochdale Tourist Information Centre.
| Name | Location | Map | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healey Dell Nature Reserve | Shawclough Road | [View Map] | Nature reserve with spectacular viaduct. |
| Hollingworth Lake and Country Park | Hollingworth, near Littleborough | [View Map] | Country park with nature reserve, visitor centre and lake offering sailing, fishing and other watersports. |
| Rochdale Pioneers Museum | Toad Lane | [View Map] | Explores the history and development of the Co-operative movement. |
| Sandbrook Park | Sandbrook Way | [View Map] | Retail and leisure park featuring an Odeon cinema and bowling alley. |
| Touchstones | Esplanade | [View Map] | Art galleries, museum, tourist information centre, and café. |
