Sports and leisure

Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run

This yearly event is one of the highlights of our sporting calendar.

More about Rochdale Half Marathon
Runners in the Rochdale Marathon.

Green Flag Award winning parks

Many parks in Rochdale borough have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award. This means they're some of the best and most well-managed parks and green spaces in the UK.

Green Flag Award winning parks in the borough
Queens Park bowling green in autumn.

Art galleries and museums

Explore culture venues in Rochdale borough.

Visit Your Trust Rochdale
The exterior of Touchstones, Rochdale.

Things to do and places to stay

Explore award winning attractions, festivals, stunning scenery and 900 years of history across the borough of Rochdale.

Visit Rochdale
View of Greenbooth reservoir from surrounding path.

Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market

One of Greater Manchester’s most popular outdoor car boot events, with a huge range of goods available.

More on Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market
A busy Sunday at Bowlee Car Boot Sale.

Staying active

  • Rochdale Leisure Centre.

    Your Trust

    Find your local health venue and activities in Rochdale borough.

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    Walking

    Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier.

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    Cycling

    Cycling is a great way to stay healthy and it's good for the environment.

Floral displays and parks

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Decision making

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    Policies, strategies and reviews

    We use policy and strategy documents to guide our decisions. We also use them to develop and run our services fairly and consistently.

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    Councillors and committees

    Councillors are responsible for agreeing provision of services and how the council's money is spent.