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HOLLINGWORTH LAKE COUNTRY PARK, Rakewood Road, Littleborough.
Tel: Visitor Centre: 01706 373421. Lying at the foot of Blackstone
Edge, there are a wide variety of footpaths and trails exploring
the surrounding countryside. A regular programme of guided walks,
cycle trips and outdoor activities are organised by Rochdale's
Countryside Service. There are excellent lakeside restaurants
and pubs, craft shops and entertainment. The one-and-a-half mile
walk around the lake is an easy and relaxing stroll; call into
the bird hide for to view the wide variety of birdlife in the
nature reserve and there are picnic and play areas along the
route. About 3 miles northeast of Rochdale.
East Lancashire Light
Railway, Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street, Bury BL9 0EY -
Tel : 0161-764 7790. A trip on the East Lancashire Railway is
a journey back in time. The original rail line was opened in
1846 to link the Manchester to Bolton line with Radcliffe, and
continued along the Irwell Valley to Rawtenstall. The line is
now just over 12 miles long. The railway is open every weekend
of the year and holds a number of themed events and galas throughout
the year including Diesel, Steam and Thomas Events and also offers
Driver Experience Courses. www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk. About 7
miles west of Rochdale.
Oldham Coliseum, Fairbottom Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 3SW.
Tel: 0161 624 2829. Oldham Coliseum has seen Eric Sykes, Charlie
Chaplin, Dame Thora Hird and Dora Bryan tread its boards. The
Coliseum has a reputation as one of Britain's most haunted theatres.
www.coliseum.org.uk. About 7 miles south of Rochdale.
Saddleworth Museum &
Art Gallery, High Street, Uppermill, Oldham. Tel: 01457 874093.
The history of Saddleworth. Our museum displays change regularly
and we have two major exhibitions a year. Housed in one of the
out buildings of the 19th century Victoria Mill, location beside
the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. www.saddleworthmuseum.co.uk. About
7 miles south of Rochdale.
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