Rochdale Borough Council

July 2021 – October 2021

One of Greater Manchester’s most popular outdoor car boot events.

Sunday, 3 October 2021

Returning for its 6th year, taking you on a tour of our historic town and breath-taking countryside.

Saturday, 13 August 2022

Fabulous entertainment in Rochdale town centre, headlined by The Fratellis. Tickets on sale now.

Available at home

We can still show you lots of things to do at home even though in-person activities have started again.

Virtual tours available from home

Our regular guided tours of Rochdale Town Hall will not take place now until 2023, but you may want to take a virtual tour.

Available at home

Workouts, classes and more you can do at home.

Monday-Friday

Find out what activities and events are happening at your local Sure Start Children's Centre.

Weekly sessions

As we can’t hold fostering information sessions in our usual public venues, we’re meeting online on Zoom video call.

Weekly sessions

A free and confidential 12-week programme for women who want to know more about domestic abuse.

Available at home

We've created a Facebook group to share the latest books we've all been reading. It's free to join.

Every Wednesday

Weekly informal sessions for new and expectant mums to talk, ask questions and make new friends.

Every Thursday

Anybody with access to Lego is welcome to take on our weekly challenges and post creations in the group.

Last Friday of every month

Join our new virtual Children’s Reading Group for ages 7–11, with a new book to read and discuss each month.

28 June 2021–4 July 2021

Rochdale in Rainbows, the borough's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender+ (LGBT+) steering group, is proud to present Pride.

Sessions every week

Join Amy and Bookstart Bear for a fun session specially for babies up to 15 months and their parent or carer.

Sessions every week

Join Amy and Bookstart Bear for a fun session specially for toddlers up to pre-school age and their parent or carer.

Friday, 17 September 2021

Following the massive success of his last UK tour, clairvoyant medium and psychic Clinton Baptiste has gone exploring stateside.

November 2021

A special service paying tribute to the fallen will be streamed on the council's Facebook page.

Saturday, 13 November 2021

Ed Byrne presents 'If I'm Being Honest...', his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy.

20 November 2021–24 December 2021

Luke Jerram’s internationally renowned work of art depicts the Earth as you’ve never seen it before.