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Bonfire and fireworks displays

Join in the fun with our large organised bonfire and fireworks displays across the borough of Rochdale.

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Crowds watching fireworks.

Low cost and free things to do

Rochdale borough has so much to offer families looking for fun, or people wanting to relax on a budget.

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Children playing football.

Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market

Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays between 5 April 2026 and 11 October 2026. There's a huge range of goods available at one of Greater Manchester's most popular outdoor car boot events.

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2 sellers at Bowlee Car Boot Sale.

Rochdale Creates – what's on

Explore the bustling community of creatives across the borough of Rochdale with a selection of events and activities, from cultural festivals to local gatherings.

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Skylight Circus performer.

Rochdale Town Hall tours

Enjoy a fascinating tour of Rochdale Town Hall, given by one of our very knowledgeable volunteer guides.

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Visitors exploring the Great Hall.

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Visitors to the Feel Good Festival.
Visitors to the Rochdale Feel Good Festival.
A wedding dress salesperson with a customer.
The Rochdale Wedding Show is the prime destination for couples-to-be to help you plan your dream wedding.
Visitors at Rochdale Central Library standing under the huge globe forming part of the Gaia exhibition.
The Gaia exhibition filling the atrium in Rochdale Central Library.
A Bookstart Bear event at Heywood Library.
A Bookstart Bear event taking place at Heywood Library.
Crowds at Street Eat.
Crowds flocking to the Street Eat street food festival.
Runners departing from the Half Marathon start line.
Runners in the Williams BMW Half Marathon.
Crowd at the Rochdale Feel Good festival.
Crowds gathering at the Rochdale Feel Good Festival main stage.

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