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Culture Quest
Rochdale is full of culture for families to explore!
Use the map below to find out more about family friendly cultural locations in Rochdale. The map includes things to see, places to visit and things to do. Click on a point on the map and scroll through the information under the image to find out more.
Open the map on a phone and use it to navigate between the different locations. Click the 'Get Directions' button on any point to find out how to walk there from your current location using Google Maps.
At the bottom of this page there’s further information to help families explore culture across the Rochdale borough including travel information and a list of upcoming family friendly events.
Register for the Challenge
Culture Quest Challenge
Ready for a summer of exploration? Families can register to take part in the digital Culture Quest Challenge and collect points as they 'check in' to locations on the Culture Quest map.
The more points you collect, the more chances you have to win prizes including free family cinema tickets, art materials and an Instax camera! The challenge will run from 23 July to 31 August 2025 and is free to take part.
Register NowFamily Friendly Events
What’s on
Looking for family friendly cultural events? Follow the links below to find workshops, exhibitions and creative experiences that are suitable for children and families.
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Learn MoreCulture Quest Transport
Family Travel Information
We've put together some information to help families plan their journeys into and around Rochdale Borough.
Walking
Walking is free, good for our health and a great way to explore new places. Most of the locations on the Culture Quest map are within a 15 minute walk from Rochdale bus station. The 'Get Directions' button opens Google Maps and shows you the quickest walking route between locations.
Metrolink
There are two Metrolink stops in Central Rochdale and two family tram travelcards that can be purchased to save money. The 1-day Metrolink off-peak family travelcard gives you unlimited off-peak family travel throughout your chosen Metrolink zones and the Metrolink
Bus
We've got a large network of bus routes all across the borough and Rochdale Bus Station is a great place to start your Culture Quest. Families can purchase a 1-day Bee Bus Family Ticket (Off-peak) for £9. Use this ticket to travel together as a family group on Bee Network buses for 1 day’s unlimited travel after 9.30am on weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays. Use this journey planner to help plan your journey by bus.
Cycling
Cycling instead of driving is a great way to improve fitness whilst reducing air pollution. Did you know that Active Travel Rochdale offer a range of activities to support families to cycle, scoot and walk? This includes bike libraries, cycling courses and family bike rides to build confidence. Find out more here. There’s also information about cycle paths and secure bicycle parking on Rochdale Borough Council's website here.
Car
For families who need to travel by car, there’s a number of pay and display car parks in Rochdale Town Centre
Train
It’s a 15 minute walk or a short tram ride from Rochdale Train Station into Rochdale Town Centre. Some train tickets allow you travel on the tram from the train station into town for free. Did you know that families can get 1/3 off all rail travel with a Family & Friends Railcard?
Keep in touch
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Click below to receive email updates on cultural events across Rochdale Borough, keeping you connected to its Greater Manchester Town of Culture activities.
Subscribe to our newsletter"Culture brings communities together, drives economic growth and is part of what makes life worth living."
Paul Waugh, MP for Rochdale
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