Castles · North West England
Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale
Also known as: Bwrdeistref Fetropolitan Rochdale
The Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in England. Its largest town is Rochdale and the wider borough covers other outlying towns and villages, including
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in England. Its largest town is Rochdale and the wider borough covers other outlying towns and villages, including Heywood, Littleborough, Middleton & Milnrow. It is the ninth-largest district by population in Greater Manchester with a population of 235,561 in 2024.
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The Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in England. Its largest town is Rochdale and the wider borough covers other outlying towns and villages, including Heywood, Littleborough, Middleton & Milnrow. It is the ninth-largest district by population in Greater Manchester with a population of 235,561 in 2024.
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Background
History
Within the boundaries of the historic county of Lancashire, the borough was formed in 1974 as part of the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972 and is an amalgamation of six former local government districts. It was originally proposed that the borough include the neighbouring town of Bury and disclude Middleton; Bury however went on to form the administrative centre for the adjacent Metropolitan Borough of Bury. The borough was formed by a merger of the former county borough of Rochdale and from the administrative county of Lancashire, the municipal boroughs of Heywood and Middleton, along with the urban districts of Littleborough, Milnrow and Wardle. The borough lies mostly within…
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- Coordinates
- 53.6167, -2.1567
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL16 1LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochdale
- Official site
- www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale?
- Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL16 1LU), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- Who owns Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale?
- Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale is owned by Rochdale Borough Council.
- Does Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale charge admission?
- Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OL16 1LU. It sits within the Rochdale parliamentary constituency.