Rochdale Old Fire Station

Fireground, Old Fire Station, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 1DN
19 Sep 2026
In person
Pre-booking not required

Fireground museum of firefighting , with tours of the fire station building and former ballroom

Rochdale Town Hall Tours

Rochdale Town Hall Managers Office, Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1AZ
19 Sep 2026
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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

Rochdale Town Hall Steampunk Festival

Rochdale Town Hall Managers Office, Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1AZ
19 Sep 2026
In person
Pre-booking not required

A Victorian-inspired celebration of a steam-powered world of imagination, featuring spectacular costumes, crafts, performances and free family-friendly activities.

Rochdale Parish Church of St Chad

Rochdale Parish Church of St Chad, Sparrow Hill, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1QT
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

St Mary in the Baum Church, Rochdale

4-6 St. Marys Gate, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1DZ
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking not required

Today's Church built in 1910 and consecrated in 1911 was designed by the eminent Scottish church architect Sir John Ninian Comper with a stunning stained glass East window and rood screen. Also, featuring windows from the original church of 1742.

Champness Hall trust

1 Champness Hall, Drake Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1PB
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking required

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.

WORKING LIVES ON THE MOOR

Catley Lane Head, Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 6BN
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking not required

Craft, Community & Care Across the Centuries - A self guided circular walk for Heritage Open Days 2026

Bamford Chapel and Norden URC.

Norden Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 5PQ
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Objects and Their Stories

Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1AZ
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Hare Hill House, Littleborough

Hare Hill House, Hare Hill Park, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 9HE
20 Sep 2026
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Milnrow Parish Church (St James the Apostle)

St. James Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 3JT
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking not required

St James The Apostle, Milnrow Visit this Grade II listed Church which has been on its present site for over 157 years.