Visitor attractions and information - Rochdale
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 HOLLINGWORTH LAKE COUNTRY PARK, Rakewood Road,
Littleborough. Tel: Visitor Centre: 01706 373421. Lying at the
foot of Blackstone Edge, there are a wide variety of footpaths
and trails exploring the surrounding countryside. A regular programme
of guided walks, cycle trips and outdoor activities are organised
by Rochdale's Countryside Service. There are excellent lakeside
restaurants and pubs, craft shops and entertainment. The one-and-a-half
mile walk around the lake is an easy and relaxing stroll; call
into the bird hide for to view the wide variety of birdlife in
the nature reserve and there are picnic and play areas along
the route. About 3 miles
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East
Lancashire Light Railway, Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street,
Bury BL9 0EY - Tel : 0161-764 7790. A trip on the East Lancashire
Railway is a journey back in time. The original rail line was
opened in 1846 to link the Manchester to Bolton line with Radcliffe,
and continued along the Irwell Valley to Rawtenstall. The line
is now just over 12 miles long. The railway is open every weekend
of the year and holds a number of themed events and galas throughout
the year including Diesel, Steam and Thomas Events and also offers
Driver Experience Courses. www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk.
About 7 miles west of
Rochdale. |
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Oldham Coliseum, Fairbottom Street, Oldham,
Lancashire, OL1 3SW. Tel: 0161 624 2829. Oldham Coliseum has
seen Eric Sykes, Charlie Chaplin, Dame Thora Hird and Dora Bryan
tread its boards. The Coliseum has a reputation as one of Britain's
most haunted theatres. www.coliseum.org.uk. About 7 miles south of Rochdale. |
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Saddleworth
Museum & Art Gallery, High Street, Uppermill, Oldham. Tel:
01457 874093. The history of Saddleworth. Our museum displays
change regularly and we have two major exhibitions a year. Housed
in one of the out buildings of the 19th century Victoria Mill,
location beside the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
www.saddleworthmuseum.co.uk. About
7 miles south of Rochdale. |
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