About this event
A breath-taking experience for all the family on Rochdale Town Hall Square, featuring amazing giant puppets, music, drumming, dance, stilt-walkers, theatre, lanterns and guaranteed smiles all round.
- Times: entertainment begins from 7pm, the parade begins at 8pm.
- Who is this event suitable for? Everyone's welcome, including children of all ages from babies upwards.
- Do I need to book? No, you can just come along.
- Directions: Get directions to this event from Google Maps
- Contact: hello@rochdaletownhall.co.uk
- Event organiser: Rochdale Town Hall in partnership with Handmade Productions, Batala Manchester, Thingumajig Theatre and Corvus Angelicus.
Flight of Fancy is a wonderful celebration of spring, inspiring children of all ages and accessible to all. Entry is free, no tickets required.
Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Rochdale – Greater Manchester Town of Culture 2025-26.
Food and drink
- The Martlet Kitchen restaurant will be open from 6.30pm–9pm, serving a small range of refreshments, hot drinks, cold drinks, cakes and snacks. Please use the door at the back of Rochdale Town Hall.
- The Flying Horse Hotel is offering a free kids dessert today with every kids meal purchased. Booking is advised.
- There are other restaurants and bars nearby that will be open during this event.
Batala Manchester will be performing.
Disclaimer
Events and activities are not organised by Rochdale Borough Council unless stated otherwise. Neither is Rochdale Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent or guardian before taking part in any event or activity.
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