Things to Do in Rochdale Lancashire

Bowling Alleys

Tenpin Rochdale

Bowl a perfect game at this modern entertainment venue offering computerised ten-pin lanes, thrilling laser quest battles, arcade fun, plus an onsite restaurant for refuelling between activities.

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Rochdale

Catch the latest blockbusters across nine big screens at this Sandbrook Way cinema, offering snacks, accessible facilities and nearby parking for memorable family movie outings.

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

Team Karting Indoor Entertainment Centre

Race around exciting indoor tracks at this adrenaline-pumping karting venue with onsite restaurant, accessible facilities, and convenient parking for the whole family.

Museums & Galleries

Touchstones Museum and Gallery

Discover interactive exhibits and fascinating displays at this welcoming Rochdale venue, where families can explore art and local history with wheelchair access, onsite dining and nearby parking.

Ice & Roller Skating

Roller City Rochdale

Whether you're a beginner or seasoned skater, Roller City Rochdale on Platting Lane offers fun-filled skating sessions for everyone, complete with exciting disco nights and roller derby action.

Clay And Glaze

Unleash your creativity at this hands-on pottery studio where visitors of all ages can design and paint their own ceramic masterpieces. Free parking available with accessible spaces.

Adventure Golf

Putt & Play Rochdale

Tee off at this wheelchair and pushchair-friendly riverside mini golf venue, where families can enjoy accessible crazy golf alongside refreshments and arcade games for a complete day out.

Indoor Soft Play

Planet Play

Young adventurers can burn off energy at this Heywood soft play centre, where pushchairs are welcome throughout though families should note limited facilities for babies and wheelchair users.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Little Play Town Heywood

Young children can explore themed play zones and imaginative role-play areas at this indoor activity centre, complete with refreshments and baby-changing facilities for family convenience.

Parks & Play Areas

Tandle Hill Country Park

This 48-hectare Royton parkland offers families woodland trails, open grasslands and wildlife spotting opportunities, complete with a play area, café serving snacks, and full facilities including accessible toilets.

Railways & Transport

Springfield Park Model Railway

Take a ride on this charming miniature railway running every Sunday, set within parkland featuring a children's play area and pond, with onsite parking and toilet facilities available.

Indoor Soft Play

Sparkles Play Centre

This Royton soft play venue keeps energetic youngsters entertained with an onsite restaurant for refreshments, though families should note the lack of accessible facilities and baby-changing areas.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre

Enjoy lakeside adventures at this welcoming Littleborough centre with parking, accessible facilities, and picnic-friendly grounds perfect for active family days out exploring the water.

Lakes & Reservoirs

Hollingworth Lake Country Park and Visitor Centre

This scenic lakeside country park on Rakewood Road welcomes families year-round with events at its Visitor Centre, plus parking, toilets, an onsite restaurant and lovely picnic spots.

Farm Parks

Lancaster Park & Animal Farm

Meet friendly farm residents from fluffy rabbits to horses at this welcoming Chadderton animal attraction, where families can enjoy hands-on encounters and bring along a picnic for a fun day out.

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

The Star Tree Studio

Let your children explore their artistic side through imaginative pottery and craft workshops at this welcoming Littleborough studio, where getting hands-on and messy is all part of the creative fun.

Indoor Soft Play

Play Oldham

This wheelchair-accessible soft play venue features an onsite restaurant and baby changing facilities, with free parking available at the Laurel Trading Estate location.

Indoor Soft Play

Jungle Js Play and Party Centre

An energetic indoor play venue at Melbourne Commercial Centre featuring climbing frames and slides for active kids, plus an onsite restaurant serving refreshments for hungry families.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Bowlee Park Golf Range

Perfect your swing at this accessible Manchester golf range offering practice facilities for all skill levels, with onsite parking and toilets making it convenient for family visits.

Indoor Soft Play

Jitterbugs Adventure Play Centre

Kids can burn off energy at this indoor play venue with climbing frames and slides, plus an onsite restaurant serving meals and snacks for hungry families.

Indoor Soft Play

Wacky Warehouse - Paper Mill

Let kids burn off energy at this indoor play venue on Pilsworth Road, featuring climbing frames, slides and activity zones. Family-friendly facilities include an onsite restaurant, baby changing areas and wheelchair access throughout.

Arcades & Gaming

Arcade Club

Step into Britain's largest vintage and modern gaming paradise where families can enjoy unlimited play across hundreds of classic arcade machines and consoles, with refreshments available on-site.

Climbing & Bouldering

Summit Up Climbing

Scale new heights at this family-friendly climbing centre on Egerton Street, featuring full accessibility, onsite dining and facilities for all ages including baby changing areas.

Indoor Soft Play

Tower Of Fun

Kids can burn off energy at this indoor play venue in Derker, where an onsite restaurant serves food and snacks though outside picnics aren't permitted.

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Oldham

This seven-screen cinema in Oldham's historic Town Hall building shows all the newest family films and blockbusters, with wheelchair access, onsite snacks and nearby parking available.