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Fun for Families
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.
Family 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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Jul
Jul
Broadfield Park Slopes: Heritage Photo walk, with Ellie Waters
A walk exploring Rochdale's heritage through photography.
Free
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30
Jul
Jul
Slopes Summer Cinema
Bring a blanket, grab some snacks and enjoy a new outdoor cinema experience in Rochdale!
Free
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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. If you’re using the Culture Quest map, tap on a point and then tap 'Get Directions'. This will open Google Maps and shows you the quickest walking route between locations.
Metrolink
There are Metrolink stops in Rochdale Town Centre, Newbold, Kingsway, Milnrow and Newhey. 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.
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. There’s also train stations in Castleton and Mills Hill. Did you know that families can get 1/3 off all rail travel with a Family & Friends Railcard.
"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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