Christmas

Get into the festive spirit

As well as fabulous shops, restaurants and bars there are a range of festive events providing a wonderful winter experience.

Christmas is a great time to support local businesses in Heywood, Middleton, the Pennines and Rochdale too and we're looking forward to welcoming residents and visitors to enjoy the festivities in the borough.

Christmas events

Celebrate Christmas in our town centres with lots of fun-packed festive events.

See all Christmas events
Performer with lit torches.

Rochdale town centre – Christmas guide and great things

View a guide to Christmas in Rochdale town centre and discover some great things about the town of Rochdale.

View Rochdale town centre Christmas guide and great things
Rochdale Riverside lit up by Christmas lights.

Christmas toy appeal

Donate to help local less fortunate children have presents to open on Christmas Day.

Find out how to donate
2 children opening presents by a Christmas tree.

Stay prepared and warm this winter

Your guide to gritting, staying warm and cold weather advice.

About winter services
Heywood in winter.

Christmas office closures and updates

See opening and closing times for council services during the Christmas and New Year period.

View Christmas office closures and updates
Rochdale Town Hall lit up in Christmas colours.

Warm Welcome Spaces

Warm Welcome Spaces in the borough of Rochdale are places where local people can gather for free in a warm, safe, welcoming place and enjoy a free drink, activities and access to other services.

Find Warm Welcome Spaces
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Things to see and do on a budget

The borough of Rochdale has so much to offer for families looking for fun, or people who want to relax on a budget.

View things to see and do on a budget
A man using a tablet in Rochdale Central Library.

Avoid scams at Christmas

Scams come in many forms but all are designed to trick you to get hold of your money. Learn more about common types of scams and tips to prevent being scammed.

More on scams
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Christmas trees and plants at Bowlee Garden Nursery

Find premium real Christmas trees, plants and gift vouchers to brighten up your home this Christmas.

See what's available at Bowlee Garden Nursery
Poinsettias.

Christmas in the borough of Rochdale

Jacks of Frost at Rochdale Riverside.
Jacks of Frost entertaining the Christmas crowds at the Rochdale Christmas Lights Switch-on.
Crowds outside St Lukes Church in Heywood.
Visitors to the Heywood Christmas Switch-on outside St Luke's Church in Heywood.
Littleborough Christmas tree.
Christmas tree in Littleborough town centre.
Visitors to a Christmas event at a food truck.
Visitors to the Rochdale Christmas Lights Switch-on.
A visitor to the Rochdale switch-on using the Illumaphonium.
The Illumaphonium interactive musical installation at the Rochdale Christmas Lights Switch-on.
Angels taking part in the Rochdale switch-on.
Luminous angels performing to mesmerising music at the Rochdale Christmas Lights Switch-on.
A festive brass band performance in Littleborough Library.
A festive brass band performance in Littleborough Library.

Get help with the cost of living

The cost of living crisis is putting more pressure on household budgets and businesses. Find out what you can claim, how to apply and where to go for advice.

View cost of living help
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