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Known for
The birthplace of the Co-operative movement, Gracie Fields's hometown, the town hall (one of England's finest Gothic revival buildings), and the Rochdale Canal
A little history
The Rochdale Pioneers founded the modern Co-operative movement here in 1844. Gracie Fields — England's biggest star of the 1930s — was born here. The town hall, completed in 1871, is magnificent.
The Pioneers Museum in Toad Lane tells the remarkable story of the Co-op — free and genuinely fascinating. The town hall exterior is extraordinary. The canal towpath for walking.
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Food & drink in Rochdale
The town centre has growing independent food around the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre. The South Asian community supports excellent local food. Market days for produce.
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Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Rochdale. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.
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The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Rochdale worth exploring on foot.
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Rochdale's economy has grown around the Co-op heritage and manufacturing. The independent sector is growing in the town centre.
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Frequently asked questions
Rochdale is a place in Greater Manchester known for the birthplace of the Co-operative movement, Gracie Fields's hometown, the town hall (one of England's finest Gothic revival buildings), and the Rochdale Canal. The Rochdale Pioneers founded the modern Co-operative movement here in 1844. The population is around 220,000.
The town centre has growing independent food around the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre. The South Asian community supports excellent local food. Market days for produce.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Rochdale and across Greater Manchester. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Rochdale businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Rochdale and the wider Greater Manchester area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Rochdale and the surrounding area in Greater Manchester, including Milnrow, Heywood, Middleton, Littleborough, Wardle, Whitworth, Norden and Bamford.
