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Rochdale Borough has stunning countryside, from the flat plains of Middleton and Heywood to the rugged Pennine moors around Littleborough.
For more information, including opening times and contact details, scan the QR code, go to visitrochdale.com, or contact Rochdale Visitor Information Centre.
Rochdale CanalLinking Manchester with Yorkshire. Also a countryside cycleway and footpath.
Long Distance RoutesThe Rochdale Way is a circular walking route around the edge of the borough. The Pennine Bridleway is a route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The Pennine Way walking trail passes near Littleborough, and the Connect 2 Cycleway follows the towpath of the Rochdale Canal.
Green Flag Parks Eight municipal parks with the Green Flag Award for excellence and safety.
Hollingworth Lake Country Park & Water Activity CentreRakewood Road, Littleborough OL15 0AQBelow rugged Blackstone Edge, Hollingworth Lake was built in 1801 to supply the Rochdale Canal. Nature trails, water activities, restaurants and cafes.
Queen’s Park, HeywoodQueen’s Park Road, Heywood OL10 1AHRiver walks, gardens, lake, tennis, bowling, orienteering, play areas, events and cafe.
Wardle Village & Watergrove Reservoir Ramsden Road, Wardle OL12 9NU This old weaving hamlet was a staging post on the packhorse road over the moors. Watergrove reservoir is a centre for sailboarding and fishing with cycling, horse riding and walking routes nearby.
Blackstone Edge and the “Roman Road” A58 Halifax Road OL15 0LGRocky outcrop above Littleborough with stone-paved highway and spectacular views.
Piethorne Valley Waterworks Road, Ogden, Newhey OL16 3TQSix tranquil reservoirs with easy and strenuous walks onto the high moors. Naden and Greenbooth ReservoirsOff A680 Rochdale to Edenfield Road near Norden village.Four moorland reservoirs with trails and extensive countryside views. Cheesden ValleyAccess from A680 near Owd Betts pub.In the 1860s contained 15 water-powered mills, now a peaceful valley. Ashworth ValleyAccess via Bury New Road on B6222. Or A680 opposite Owd Betts pub. Wooded valley, rich in wildlife and plants. Footpaths and way marked trails. Healey Dell Nature ReserveSigned on A671 Rochdale-Bacup road and B6377 opposite Healey Hotel, OL12 6BGWildlife, waterfalls and industrial history. Views from a 100-foot high viaduct. Hopwood Wood Nature ReserveHopwood Hall College, Middleton M24 6XHHaven for birds and wildlife, with woodland paths. Alkrington WoodsAccess from Manchester Old Road M24 1WF Mature woodland with paths along the River Irk and fishing lodges at Rhodes.
By carM62 Motorway Junction 20 brings you within 2 miles of Heywood town centre – just follow the signs.
By train 08457 48 49 50 www.nationalrail.co.uk Train stations on the Manchester Victoria to Leeds line are at Mills Hill, Castleton, Rochdale, Smithy Bridge and Littleborough. Manchester and Leeds have inter-city and airport connections.
By Metrolink & bus 0871 200 2233 www.tfgm.com The Manchester Metrolink tram connection to Newhey, Milnrow and Rochdale. Bus services link Heywood with all surrounding towns and Manchester city centre.
By National Express coach 08717 81 81 78 www.nationalexpress.com Services from across the country direct to Rochdale bus station.
By waterways 01782 785 703 www.waterscape.com The Rochdale Canal offers a trans-Pennine route between the centre of Manchester and Sowerby Bridge.
Rochdale’s the ‘birthplace of the modern co-operative movement’ and there are plenty of reminders across the borough. But there are other heritage sites to tell the story of Rochdale’s rich history and its place in the world. Here’s a list of some of them. For more information, including opening times and contact details, scan the QR code, look at visitrochdale.com, or contact Rochdale Visitor Information Centre.
Rochdale Pioneers MuseumToad Lane, Rochdale OL12 0NUMuseum in the world’s first viable co-operative shop, opened in 1844. Rochdale Cemetery Bury Road, Rochdale OL11 4DG Sixteen of the original Rochdale Pioneers are buried here. Self-guided trail. Touchstones Rochdale The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ Gallery, Museum, Local Studies and Information Centres, events, shop and café. Rochdale Town HallThe Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AB A Gothic Revival masterpiece; one of the finest Victorian town halls in Britain. Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN A fascinating collection of exhibits housed in Rochdale’s 1933 fire station.
St Chad’s Parish ChurchSparrow Hill, Rochdale OL16 1QTNotable stained glass, including designs by Burne-Jones and William Morris. Church Of St Mary The Baum Toad Lane, Rochdale OL12 0NU Superb example of Ninian Comper’s architecture, also a concert venue. Littleborough Coach House and Heritage Centre Lodge Street, Littleborough OL15 9AE Grade II Listed 18th Century building with exhibitions, concerts and café. Ellenroad Engine House Steam Museum Elizabethan Way, Newhey OL16 4GL The world’s biggest working steam mill engine with 28ft diameter flywheel. Middleton Golden Cluster New Lane, Middleton M24 6DE Middleton’s ‘Golden Cluster’ of historic buildings includes St Leonard’s Church, (Grade I Listed dating from 1120, 1412, and 1524, with a Flodden window), The Queen Elizabeth I Old Grammar School, and The Olde Boar’s Head Inn. Middleton’s famous architect Edgar Wood is celebrated at The Edgar Wood Arts & Crafts Church. East Lancashire Railway Railway Street, Heywood, OL10 1NH Steam and diesel services on a 12 mile countryside route from Heywood.
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Queen’s Park, Heywood Hollingworth Lake
We hope you enjoy your visit to Heywood.
This leaflet gives brief details for each attraction and business listed; for more information and for the latest on events and activities, scan the QR code, call into Rochdale’s Visitor Information Centre, or look at www.visitrochdale.com
Rochdale Visitor Information CentreTouchstones RochdaleThe EsplanadeRochdaleOL16 1AQ
01706 924 928 [email protected] www.link4life.org/visitOpen 10:00 – 17:00, Tuesday to Saturday.
Welcome to Heywood
Welcome to Heywood
Finding your way around Heywood town centre…
Heywood town centre is compact and easy to explore, full of surprises and great places to visit. On the inside of this guide you’ll find details of all the attractions in town, ideas for shopping, places to eat and drink, and for a night on the town.
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Originally part of the township of Heap, Heywood grew to be the town we know and love due to the Cotton Trade. With excellent transport links thanks to the M62 and M66 Heywood has become the centre for the distribution of goods.
Whether you’re here for a short stay or just a day you’ll find plenty of things to see and do. This guide gives suggestions on places to visit across the borough with quality-graded accommodation waiting to tempt you to stay awhile.
We hope you enjoy your visit and that you’ll come back again soon.
For the latest information on events and activities and more details on the places listed in this leaflet contact Rochdale’s Visitor Information Centre, or look at www.visitrochdale.com
Littleborough, Middleton and Rochdale
The town centres of Littleborough, Middleton and Rochdale are well worth a visit. Rochdale and Middleton markets add to the bustle of the town centres with independent retailers and high street names. Littleborough’s countryside surroundings give it a feel of a traditional market town, complete with a monthly farmers’ market.
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Rochdale borough has the widest selection of Visit England 3 to 5 star accommodation in the region. It’s the quality that counts.
★★★ Best Western Broadfield Park Hotel Sparrow Hill, Rochdale, OL16 1AF 01706 639000★★★★ The Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa Manchester Road, Castleton, OL11 2XZ 0870 194 2119★★★★★ Moss Lodge Kings Road, Rochdale OL16 5HW 01706 350555★★★ Fernhill B&B Fernhill Lane, Rochdale OL12 6BW 01706 355671★★★ The Hunter’s Rest Inn 66 Syke Road, Rochdale OL12 9TD 01706 646010★★★★★ The Villas 2 Oakenrod Villas, Bury Road, Rochdale OL11 4EE 01706 525075★★★★★ Hollingworth Lake B & B 164 Smithybridge Road, Littleborough OL15 0DB 01706 376583★★★★ Leighton House B & B 1 Leighton Avenue, Littleborough OL15 0BW 01706 378113★★★★ The Rake Blackstone Edge Old Road, Littleborough OL15 0JX 01706 379687★★★★ Swing Cottage B & B 31 Lakebank, Littleborough OL15 0DQ 01706 379094★★★★ Three Gates Farm B & B Stakehill Lane, Middleton M24 2RT 0161 653 8314★★★ Comfort Inn Manchester North 818 Manchester Old Road, Rhodes, Middleton M24 4RF 0161 655 1702
The John Milne Premier Inn Newhey Road, Milnrow OL16 4JF 0871 527 8936Travelodge Manchester Birch M62 Birch Services, Heywood OL10 2QH
Eastbound 0871 984 6262 Westbound 0871 984 6161
Self Catering★★★★ Butterworth Hall 31 Butterworth Hall, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3PE 01706 882781★★★★★ Far Wicken Hall Farm Huddersfield Road, Newhey, Rochdale OL16 3TJ 01706 291320Fielden Farm Cottages Blackstone Edge, Littleborough OL15 0NJ 07530 966374 Hindle Pastures Highgate Lane Whitworth Rochdale OL12 0TS 01706 643310★★★ Pennine Cottage 1 Pennine Cottage Bent Head Farm, Wardle Rochdale OL12 9PL 01706 379632★★★ Stormer Hill Self Catering ApartmentBar House, Halifax Road, Littleborough OL15 0LG
01706 415050 ★★★★ The Potting Shed Hylands, Wild House Court, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3UU 01706 524467★★★★ The Oak Cottage at Annis Hill Farm Kiln Lane, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3TR 01706 642152
Camping and Caravanning★★★★★ Gelderwood Touring Caravan Site and Country Park Ashworth Road, Rochdale OL11 5UP
01706 364858★★★ Hollingworth Lake Caravan Park Round House Farm, Hollingworth Lake, Rake Wood, Littleborough OL15 OAT 01706 678661For more information contact Rochdale Visitor Information Centre.
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Food & DrinkAttractions
Places of WorshipBanksMarkets
Bella Sera (Italian) 15 Rochdale Road EastHoya’s Chinese Restaurant 1 Rochdale Road EastIl Vecchio (Italian) 141 Manchester RoadVeenas Indian Restaurant 41 York Street
The New Albany 87 Rochdale Road EastThe Parthenon Greek Restaurant 61 Church StreetThe Willows Gourmet Bistro 3 Church Street
Barclays 2 Church StreetLloyds Bank 31-33 Market StreetNatWest 1 Market PlacePost Office 20 Hind Hill Street
Santander 24 Market PlaceYorkshire Building Society 29 Market PlaceYorkshire Bank 1 York Street
Ashworth ValleyAshworth RoadEast Lancashire Railway Green LaneHeywood Civic Centre Church StreetHeywood Sports Village Starkey StreetHeywood Library
Heywood War Memorial Church StreetPlanet Play Children’s Activity Centre Bradshaw StreetQueen’s Park Queens Park RoadSparks Gym Bradshaw Street
St Luke Church of England Church York StreetSt Joseph Roman Catholic Church Mary Street
Trinity Methodist Church Bethel StreetBaptist Chapel Rochdale Road
Green Flag Parks:Queen’s Park
Guided Walks Leaflet A free leaflet listing guided walks in Rochdale Borough is available from the Visitor Information Centre
Restaurants
Bakars 54 Market Street
Bake N Butty 49 York Street
Bits N Pizza 33 Bridge Street
Caspian Pizza 34 Bridge Street
Cheeky Chicken 9 Bridge Street
Chilli Hut 33 Bridge Street
Country Kitchen 15 Bridge Street
Crazy Pepper, Pizza, Kebabs & Burgers 4 Market Place
Domino’s Pizzas 1 Pitt Street
Golden Bridge 50-52 Bridge Street
Golden Dragon 17-19 Rochdale Road East
Happy Fish Bar 44 Bridge Street
Heywood Fish Bar Heywood Shopping Precinct
Ja Ja Chinese Takeaway 127 Manchester Street
LA Pizza 34 Market Place
Mayflower (Chinese) 29 York Street
Megabite Sandwich Bar 1 Mission Street
Ping On Chinese Takeaway 71 York Street
Pizza Bella 34 Bridge Street
Pizza Plus 7 York Street
PJ’s The Sandwich Makers 32 Market Place
Prio Spice 57 York Street
Saleems 11 Bridge Street
Smith’s Bakers 16 Manchester Road
Snackers Hot & Cold Food 60 Bridge Street
Subway Unit 7, Times Retail Park
Tandoori Plaza 12 Rochdale Road East
Tasty Tucker 16 Bridge Street
Taylors Sandwiches Pies & Cakes 16 Manchester Street
Tommy’s Fish &Chips 47 Manchester Street
Eat In / Takeaway
Country Kitchen 15 Bridge Street JD’s 153 York Street
Queens Park Café Queens Park Tilly’s Tea Rooms 1-3 Dawson Street
Café’s / Coffee Shops
The Edwin Waugh 10-12 Market Street
The Duke of Wellington, 2-4 Manchester Street
The Engineers Arms 13 Aspinall Street
The Grants Arms 3 Dawson Street
The Heywood 1 Tower Street The Kings 11 Market Place
The Old Fashioned 26 Market Place
The Starkey Arms 22 Manchester Road
The Tanners 23 Rochdale Road East
The Three Terriers 8 Bridge Street
The White Lion York Street
The Wishing Well 39 York Street
Traditional Pubs
The Heywood Tower Street
Nightlife
Heywood Park
St Luke C of E
Heywood Magic Market York Street Open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
Anthony Earle Carpets
Best One
Bridge Street Butchers
Create a Party
Dr & Health
Greenwood’s Bakers
HK Professional Hair Stylists
J & S The Carpet Warehouse
Kim’s Nail Studio
Le Court 2 Hairdressers
Lex Mobiles
Modern Man Barbers
Pet Talk
Polish Food
Pound Bargains
Second Hand Furniture
Super Crafts
The Cutting Bar
Vinyl Groove
Whispers Hairdressers
Bridge Street
Mandy’s Wool Shop
Mike Goldrick’s Blinds & Interiors
Dawson Street/Bamford Road
Inspirations Salon
Style Lounge / T & J’s Health & Beauty
Tattoos by Nic
Ron’s Cycles
The Bakery
Church Street
Tesco Express
Morrisons Supermarket
Aldi Supermarket
Iceland Supermarket
Supermarkets
Dunnes Store
Cards & Balloons
Times Retail Park
AKH Hairdressing
Allidex Fashion House
Bakers Outdoor Store
Boots
Bose
Bows & Bells
Cameo Cards & Gifts /Thorntons
David Ashworth Butchers
Electro Services – Dyson Doctor
G.R.Pearson Jewellers
Jack Fulton
Lynn Michelle Hairdressers
Midas Mobility
News 2
Poole’s Butchers
Rothwells Super Travel
Shaw’s Opticians
Shepherd’s Cycles
Shine Hair & Nails
Spares Centre – Electrical Appliances
Stationery Stop
Sues Clip and Snip Dog Groomers
Sunlight Tanning & Beauty
Suzanne Clark Photography
Sweet & Yummy Gifts
System Addict (Computers)
Tayler James Flowers
Tayler James Hair & Beauty
Techno Mobile
The Barbers Shop
The Old Music Shop
Market Street Shopping Zone
PC Laptop Fix IT Aquarium Centre
Kwik-Fit
Rochdale Road East
Kutz Barbers
Bambino
Bespoke Wedding Boutique
Copper Carribean Tanning & Beauty
Heywood Shopping Centre (Hartley Street)
Elegant Nails & Beauty
Fast Wash Launderette
Heywood Booze & Basics
Internet Pharmacy
Pure Health & Beauty
Saifi (Newsagent)
Sun Trap
Manchester Road
Abiko Computers
B Hughes & Son (Butchers)
Crawford Domestic Appliances & Furniture
Esprit Hair & Beauty
European Fashions
Hair by Caroline & Co
Newsagents
Ron’s Cycles
The Bakery
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Heywood Library
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Bargain Booze
Battersby’s Animal Feed
Christine Marie’s Beauty Salon
Euronics – Housleys
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Visitor Information CentreTouchstones Rochdale The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ 01706 924 928 [email protected] www.link4life.org/visitOpen 10.00am – 5.00pm Tuesday - Saturday
Park for free in Heywood Town Centre
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