Sports and leisure

Borrow a bike for free

You can borrow a bike for free from Rochdale's bike library.

More on cycling and the bike library
Residents standing with bikes.

Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run

This yearly event is one of the highlights of our sporting calendar.

More about Rochdale Half Marathon
Runners in the Half Marathon.

Be active

Exercise isn't just for fitness fanatics or sporty types. Learn about some of the ways you can get active in the borough and regular activity.

Why and how to get active
Parent swimming with child.

Green Flag Award winning parks

Many parks in Rochdale borough have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award. This means they're some of the best and most well-managed parks and green spaces in the UK.

Green Flag Award winning parks in the borough
Denehurst Park in autumn.

Art galleries and museums

Explore culture venues in Rochdale borough.

Visit Your Trust Rochdale
The exterior of Touchstones, Rochdale.

Things to do and places to stay

Explore award winning attractions, festivals, stunning scenery and 900 years of history across the borough of Rochdale.

Visit Rochdale
View of Greenbooth reservoir from surrounding path.

Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market

One of Greater Manchester’s most popular outdoor car boot events, with a huge range of goods available.

More on Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market
A busy Sunday at Bowlee Car Boot Sale.

Staying active

  • Rochdale Leisure Centre.

    Your Trust

    Find your local health venue and activities in the borough of Rochdale.

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    Walking

    Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier.

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    Cycling

    Cycling is a great way to stay healthy and it's good for the environment.

What's on

  • Young children playing.

    Find family hubs

    View locations, opening times, facilities and more for all family hubs in the borough of Rochdale.

  • Shoppers at Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market.

    Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market

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

  • Rochdale Market.

    Markets

    See what markets are held in the borough of Rochdale and when they're open.

Love your borough

Truffet Park.
Truffet Park, Middleton – a Green Flag Award park.
Blackstone Edge.
Blackstone Edge, Littleborough.
Rochdale Canal.
Rochdale Canal.
Healey Dell.
Healey Dell Nature Reserve, Rochdale.
Queens Park.
Queen's Park, Heywood – a Green Flag Award park.
Jubilee Park.
Jubilee Park, Middleton – a Green Flag Award park.
Hare Hill Park.
Hare Hill Park, Littleborough – a Green Flag Award park.
Broadfield Park.
Broadfield Park, Rochdale – a Green Flag Award park.
Pennine Way.
A walker on the Pennine Way in Littleborough.
Path and flower bed at Denehurst Park.
Denehurst Park, Rochdale – a Green Flag Award park.

Rochdale borough in Bloom

We enter the borough into the In Bloom awards to celebrate the success of our communities.

More on the In Bloom awards
Floral display on Baillie Street.

Green Flag award winning parks

Several of our parks have won the coveted Green Flag Award, meaning they're some of the very best in the UK.

View Green Flag award winning parks
People enjoying Queens park

Decision making

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    Policies, strategies and reviews

    We use policy and strategy documents to guide our decisions. We also use them to develop and run our services fairly and consistently.

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    Councillors and committees

    Councillors are responsible for agreeing provision of services and how the council's money is spent.