We're one of the greenest boroughs in Greater Manchester. 10 of our parks and gardens were given the prestigious Green Flag Award in 2018, meaning they're 10 of the very best parks in the UK.
View parks and gardens in the borough
In 2019, Rochdale Town Hall and Hollingworth Lake were awarded certificates of excellence from TripAdvisor.
Rich history and exciting future
The borough has a population of just over 211,000 people living in an area spanning 62 sq miles. Our population is one if the youngest in Greater Manchester and is becoming increasingly diverse with an estimated 87% from white ethnic groups and 11% of Pakistani, Kashmiri or Bangladeshi origin.
Rochdale was an important engine house of the industrial revolution and where the worldwide Co-operative movement began.
Fast connection to Manchester city centre
Rochdale has a fast link to central Manchester with direct trains from Rochdale taking less than 20 minutes.
We also have a Metrolink tram line that connects us to Oldham and Manchester. The Rochdale town centre tram stop sits alongside the state-of-the-art transport interchange where buses connect our residents to neighbouring areas.
We're within easy commuting distance of many places across the UK too, via the M60, M62 and M66.
Lots of things to do
As well as close proximity to Manchester and its attractions, the borough boasts a host of entertainment venues including
Middleton Arena and
Gracie Fields Theatre.
Rochdale also delivers a range of annual festivals throughout the year, so you'll never run out of things to do. From food festivals to music and markets, you're sure to find a variety of activities to get stuck into in.

New major developments
Increasing numbers of businesses are choosing to locate in the borough and huge numbers of stylish new homes have been built to accommodate the people who are moving here with more under construction.
Our new Rochdale Riverside leisure and retail complex, opening summer 2020, includes a 6-screen cinema, quality restaurants and big name stores like Marks & Spencer and Next. It sits alongside a modern transport system and state-of-the-art offices.