Rochdale was once an important cotton town.

The world's widest bridge and the neo-Gothic town hall are just two features of the town centre.

 The town's heritage has been restored in the form of the Ellenroad Cotton Mill, now a visitor attraction.

 You can explore other fascinating aspects of Rochdale's heritage, the worldwide Co-operative movement was started here by the Rochdale Pioneers in 1844, and a Pioneers Memorial Museum in Toad Lane tells the story. Discover contrasting architectural styles and find inspiration in the local galleries and museums.

Each of the towns that make up the borough have their own appeal and offer different styles of shops and markets.

With the borough’s dramatic location on the edge of the Pennines comes spectacular views over the Pennine moors, wooded river valleys and country parks. In particular, the valleys of the Roch and Spodden, and the moors at Blackstone Edge are very attractive.