Rochdale ( ROTCH-dayl) is a town in Greater Manchester, England, and the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale. In the 2021 Census, the town had a population of 111,261, compared to 223,773 for the wider borough. Rochdale is in the foothills of the South Pennines and lies in the dale (valley) of the River Roch, 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Oldham and 10 miles (16 km) north-east of Manchester. Rochdale's recorded history begins with an entry in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Recedham Manor, but can be traced back to the 9th century.
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Best time to visit: Jul–Aug
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Rochdale; times are rough estimates by road.
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From Rochdale you can reach Manchester (16 km), Salford (17 km), Bolton (19 km), Stockport (23 km) and Huddersfield (25 km) in about 20 min to 30 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are Jul to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 6°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.