Rochdale Borough Council

Available at home

We can show you lots of things to do at home whilst we're not yet running activities in our libraries.

Available at home

Workouts, classes and more you can do at home.

Sunday, 3 October 2021

Returning for its 6th year, taking you on a tour of our historic town and breath-taking countryside.

Virtual tours available from home

Our regular guided tours of Rochdale Town Hall will not take place now until 2023, but you may want to take a virtual tour.

Monday-Friday

Find out what activities and events are happening at your local Sure Start Children's Centre, including special Christmas-themed events.

Weekly sessions

A FREE and confidential 12-week programme for women who want to know more about domestic abuse.

Available at home

We've created a Facebook group to share the latest books we've all been reading. It's FREE to join.

Weekly sessions

As we can’t hold fostering information sessions in our usual public venues, we’re meeting online on Zoom video call.

Every Wednesday

Join Amy and Bookstart Bear for a fun weekly online session of stories, songs, rhymes and crafts.

Every Thursday

Anybody with access to Lego is welcome to take on our weekly challenges and post creations in the group.

Every Friday

Join Amy and Bookstart Bear for a fun weekly online session especially for babies, with a simple story, new rhymes and songs.

Every other Monday

Join our volunteer storyteller, Izzy, and her teddy, Alex Bear, for exciting themed stories and songs.

Last Friday of every month

Join our new virtual Children’s Reading Group for ages 7–11, with a new book to read and discuss each month.

2021 - date to be confirmed

One of Greater Manchester’s premier cycling events returns.

July 2021 – October 2021

One of Greater Manchester’s most popular outdoor car boot events.

August 2021 - date to be confirmed

Fabulous entertainment in Rochdale town centre. Headline band to be announced.

Sunday, 5 September 2021

The ultimate wedding shopping experience, where you can buy, book and hire everything you need for your special day.

Friday, 17 September 2021

Join the paranormal sensation as he takes you on a hilarious yet touching journey through his life, out the other side and beyond the celestial curtains.

November 2021

A special service paying tribute to the fallen will be streamed on the council's Facebook page.

Saturday, 13 November 2021

Ed Byrne presents 'If I'm Being Honest...', his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy.