Historic Court Room Tours
The Esplanade, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1AZ
Take a peek at the ‘other side’ of Rochdale Town Hall.
Lavishly decorated and now beautifully restored, the Historic Court Chamber has more than a few stories to tell.
Away from the high-status Mayoral rooms and Great Hall, the Court Chamber was where two very different worlds collided. Here the wealthy Magistrates of Rochdale sat in judgement over opportunistic petty criminals and hardened habitual offenders.
Hear the stories of the accused and the accusers, discover what drove ordinary Rochdalians into a life of crime and find out what lay in store for them beyond the courtroom.
Originally a courtroom and now the Council Chamber, it has been preserved for future generations as part of the recent redevelopment project.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 19 September:
- 14:00 - 15:00
- Saturday 20 September:
- 14:00 - 15:00
- Sunday 21 September:
- 14:00 - 15:00
Location & directions
The Esplanade, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1AZ
- Contact on day:
- [email protected]
- Telephone number:
- +441706924797
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Bookings should be made through Rochdale Town Hall's website
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/whats-on/events/heritage-open-day-historic-court-chamber-tours/
- Booking opens:
- 14 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 18 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 10
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
