Travel & Staying Over
The Venue
The Esplanade
Rochdale
OL16 1AZ
Rochdale Town Hall is a Grade I listed Victorian building in the heart of Rochdale town centre. Entrance for the wedding will be via the main front entrance on The Esplanade.
The ceremony and drinks reception will take place downstairs in The Exchange. We will move upstairs to the Great Hall for the wedding breakfast and evening reception.
Getting There
By Car
Rochdale is easily accessible from the M62. Leave at junction 20 and follow signs for Rochdale town centre. The Town Hall is located on The Esplanade, a short drive from the motorway.
If you're coming from Manchester, the A664 takes you directly into Rochdale town centre.
By Train
Rochdale railway station is served by Northern Rail with direct services from Manchester Victoria (approx. 20 minutes) and Leeds (approx. 75 minutes). The Town Hall is around a 10–15 minute walk from the station, or a short taxi ride.
If you have a ticket from a Manchester station, you can take the tram for free to Rochdale town centre. This tram stop is less than 5 minutes away.
By Taxi
Uber is very active in Rochdale and Manchester, so you should have no issues getting hold of one. If you prefer to book a local taxi firm, we suggest Globe Taxis. You can call them on 01706 355553. We recommend getting Ubers and taxis to drop you off by the Gracie Fields statue outside the venue.
Parking
Parking at Rochdale Town Hall is very limited and can be expensive, so we suggest leaving these spaces available for guests with accessibility needs where possible.
Our recommendation:
~5 minute walk to the venue
Electric car charging points available here
We'd recommend checking parking charges in advance. If you plan to drink, consider leaving the car and making use of the train or an Uber.
Staying Over
There are a few hotel options in and around Rochdale, as well as easy access from Manchester city centre if you'd prefer to stay there.
Our recommendation:
The Hampton by Hilton Rochdale
New Baillie St Rochdale OL16 1EUM
We have secured a limited amount of rooms for our guests at a preferential rate of £84/night. To take advantage of that rate, please click here or on the button below.
This is opposite the Riverside Car Park and they offer a discounted rate to park there.
£84/night - discount rateAn alternative:
The Royal Toby
Manchester Rd Rochdale OL11 3HF
The Royal Toby is a 3-star hotel located just out of the town centre. It has ample on site parking but would require a short drive or taxi/Uber to and from the venue. You would expect to pay roughly £100/night
Other local options:
- Rochdale Travelodge (10 minute drive. Located just off the M62 motorway in a retail park.)
- Village Hotel Bury (25 minute drive. A little further away but a 3-star hotel with more amenities including gym and pool. Located just off the M66 motorway.)
In Manchester
Manchester city centre is around 20 minutes by train and has a wide range of hotels to suit all budgets. Getting the late train or a taxi/Uber back after the evening reception is straightforward. The last train leaves just after midnight.
We recommend booking early as August is a busy period. While Rochdale should have plenty of hotel rooms, Manchester may book up quickly.
Things To Do
If you're making a weekend of it, here are a few suggestions for things to see and do in and around Rochdale and Greater Manchester.
Eat - Local
- The Oxford - Incredible pub grub and specials menu
- Suburb - Our top pick for delicious brunches
- La Mancha - Located in the heart of Rochdale, this tapas restaurant is one of our favourites
- Stocco - Our local Italian is highly recommended
Eat - Manchester
Walks
Other activities
