Museums · North West England
Touchstones
In or near Wardle.
Touchstones — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Rochdale · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Touchstones is a museum located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Touchstones Rochdale is a museum, gallery, and arts centre located in a historic Grade II listed building. Currently closed for redevelopment, the venue will feature a performance space, creative studios, and an evolving display of museum collections upon reopening.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Touchstones is a museum located in North-West England. It features a diverse range of exhibits, focusing on local history, art, and culture. The museum serves as a key resource for education and community engagement in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6151, -2.1621
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL16 1AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochdale
- Nearest railway station
- Rochdale — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/247043990 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Touchstones?
- Touchstones is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL16 1AQ), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- What is Touchstones?
- Touchstones — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Touchstones?
- The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 0.8 km away. The nearest town is Wardle. Drivers can use postcode OL16 1AQ.
- Is Touchstones a protected site?
- Yes — Touchstones is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Touchstones free to visit?
- Yes, Touchstones is free to enter.
- How do I get to Touchstones?
- The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL16 1AQ.