Hollingworth Lake Country Park consists of a lake and surrounding countryside, with boating, a nature reserve, trails, events, guided walks, a visitor centre, bird hide, play areas, picnic sites, a lake stocked with coarse fish, including bream, carp, tench, roach...

This collection has been made up of pieces that are directly or indirectly related to the people of this community. Using the many artefacts that are on display, the collection hopes to bring to life the long and colourful...

Set in the splendid Pennine Hills above Delph village a circular walk around the reservoir could reap rewards of sightings of geese, herons, dippers, cormorants and hawks amongst other birds. The area is steeped in history with evidence of iron...

Ellenroad Engine House is open to the public and gives visitors a chance to see a part of industrial heritage in this region that many sometimes take for granted. The fantastic building and its contents bring to life an...

Greater Manchester is a large metropolitan area that has been protected for a number of centuries by the fire service dedicated to the city and surrounding area. This museum explores the roots of the service and through a series...

Oldham is a community in the north-west of England that has developed over a period of many hundreds of years and was affected massively by the industrial revolution and the rise of the machine. This gallery reflects the influences...

Marvel at moorland valleys, reservoirs, peaks and crags on a 6,000 acre upland estate. This wind-swept landscape supports a variety of birds and wildlife and is part of an international Special Protection Area. Visit the ’Welcome to Marsden’ exhibition,...

Rochdale Art Gallery is one of the most important cultural attractions in the community and is situated in a good looking building at the heart of the town. The collection of paintings is one of the best in the...

The Rochdale Pioneers Museum was established to protect and preserve the original store of the Rochdale Pioneers and to generate an understanding and appeal of the co-operative movement. The museum is situated in the historic Toad lane district of...

Restored and re-opened in 2001 this is the longest (5,029m), deepest (194m) and highest (196m) canal tunnel in Britain. Originally opened in 1811 during "canal mania" and partly engineered by Thomas Telford it is situated on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal...

This award-winning heritage and arts centre is one of the primary focuses of culture affairs in Rochdale. The complex features a small museum dedicated to the locality, four art galleries exhibiting a range of different types of work and...

The Whitworth Water Ski & Recreation Centre is an excellent water ski club. Our aim is to teach people of all disabilities to water ski and help them integrate with able-bodied members. We can offer lessons, and coaching classes and...