Rochdale
Properties and events in Rochdale
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
175th Church Anniversary
Exhibition showing the history of the church over 175 years photos, banners, stories and archives
Bamford Chapel and Norden URC.
We're 225 years old this year! Bamford Chapel has been at the heart of the community since 1801. Come take a look around this historic building and find out more about its fascinating history. Take a look around and listen to an illustrated talk.
Champness Hall trust
This beautiful historic building is often overlooked, but inside you’ll find stories, surprises, and a future full of promise. Explore the past, see the restoration work happening today, and find out what’s next for this iconic Rochdale landmark.
Daily working life in Norden village throughout the ages
Join us for an illustrated presentation focusing on local families, characters and places of work in and around Norden village over the last two centuries. Come to admire St Paul's Church and sing some favourite hymns with us.
Exhibition: The Streets Where You Live
Explore the history of the streets we call home. This exhibition brings together a unique collection of photos and maps from the Local Studies Archives, showcasing the people, places and changes that have shaped our local area.
Hare Hill House, Littleborough
Hare Hill House dating from the late 18th century has been at the centre of the development of Littleborough for almost 250 years. Currently being transformed to create a much needed and valued community heritage asset.
Long Street Methodist Church and School
One of Middleton's 'Golden Cluster' of historic buildings. This Arts and Crafts inspired church and former schoolrooms is a masterpiece designed by Edgar Wood (1860-1935).
Middleton Heritage Trail Guided Walk (Red Trail)
Join us for a guided walk of one of Middleton's Heriatge Trail Routes. This walk will take you on the red trail. Please meet at St Leonard's Church Car Park.
Middleton Parish Church
Explore the Grade I listed church of St Leonard dates from 1100 and was rebuilt 1412 incorporating Norman arches and enlarged 1524.
Milnrow Parish Church (St James the Apostle)
St James The Apostle, Milnrow Visit this Grade II listed Church which has been on its present site for over 157 years.
Objects and Their Stories
A children's poetry exhibition uncovering and imagining historical stories through the perspective of objects. As part of the theme ‘everyday histories’, this exhibition invites the audience to imagine the lives of people throughout history.
Rochdale Music History Exhibition
Explore Rochdale’s rich musical history in this new exhibition at Rochdale Library
Rochdale Old Fire Station
Fireground museum of firefighting , with tours of the fire station building and former ballroom
Rochdale Parish Church of St Chad
The Parish Church has stood on the hill overlooking the town for well over 1000 years. Records of vicars go back 830 years. An illustrated booklet is available to purchase.
Rochdale Town Centre - Guided Heritage Trail Walk
Rochdale Development Agency will celebrate this year's HODs Festival and the town's rich history, culture and heritage by offering a guided walk of Rochdale's Heritage Trail. Led by a green badge tour guide, this walk takes you on a path of discovery.
Rochdale Town Centre: A Heritage Photo walk, with Ellie Waters
A group walk exploring the heritage of Rochdale's town centre through photography.
Rochdale Town Hall Steampunk Festival
A Victorian-inspired celebration of a steam-powered world of imagination, featuring spectacular costumes, crafts, performances and free family-friendly activities.
Rochdale Town Hall Tours
Rochdale Town Hall will be offering three free guided tours on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Visitors can choose from two guided tours of the Grade I listed Rochdale Town Hall or one guided tour of the historic former courtroom now the Council Chamber
St Andrew's Church, Dearnley
The church and parts of the graveyard will be open for exploration. Historical details about the church and it's surroundings will be available and how it developed from it's beginnings.
St John the Baptist Church
Discover St John the Baptist Church, which contains one of the largest pieces of artwork in the North West.