Rochdale Town Square History Tour
The Flying Horse Hotel, 37 Packer Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1NJ
This tour will take in the architecture which surrounds the Town Hall Square: Town Hall, Broadfield Park Slopes, Packer Street and Rochdale Bridge.
A jam-packed tour telling the historical story of Rochdale Town Square’s architecture, informed by what we have learnt over 5 years of archaeological digs and research through heritage projects. From the Medieval period through to the industrial revolution into what it is today, the tour will take you on a journey through time to understand more about the heritage architecture that makes up the town square of Rochdale. The archaeologist will guide you through time and location, highlighting significant architectural and historical locations within the square, including the recently restored Town Hall, the working-class history of Packer Street and the Medieval core of Rochdale itself. This tour aims to tell the tale of Rochdale’s town square through both its bold and more hidden architecture. We invite you to join us and learn about Rochdale’s heritage and see how the story of the Town Centre has developed over time.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 11:00 - 12:00 and 13:30 - 14:30
Location & directions
The Flying Horse Hotel, 37 Packer Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1NJ
- Directions:
- Visitors who wish to join this tour should meet outside The Flying Horse Hotel on Packer Street.
- Contact on day:
- Jordan Perris, Archaeologist
- Telephone number:
- +441706927094
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The event is within the Town Square Disabled parking available within Rochdale Town centre Toilets (including accessible) can be found in venues within the town square, e.g. Rochdale Town Hall.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
