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Touchstones Rochdale museum, art gallery and cafe

Type:Museum

The Esplanade
Rochdale
GREATER MANCHESTER
OL16 1AQ

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Tel:+44 (0)1706 924492

Fax: +44 (0)1706 924944

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Map & Directions

Public Transport Directions

Rochdale Bus and Train Station - located in the centre of the town - head towards the Town Hall on the Esplanade - Touchstones Rochdale across the road - within a few yards.

Road Directions

M60, Junction 20, 2 miles

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      50
    • Very Good
      30
    • Average
      8
    • Poor
      1
    • Terrible
      0

    Recent Reviews:

    • Lol0987
      Evesham, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Great visit for the young ones
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 26th September 2020
      We were so pleased to hear that Dippy the Diplodocus had come to Rochdale We visited with our family which consisted of adults and two young grandchildren. The three " scientists" took us back in... Read full review
    • Jo M
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Don't miss this. It's free and fantastic.
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 17th October 2020
      You have to book in advance because of Covid - but it's free and they have put on the most amazingly brilliant show. You join three time travellers on a mission to find out more about dinosaurs and... Read full review
    • Foodange
      Manchester, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Telling Rochdale's Story
      4 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 3rd March 2022
      A lovely museum and very interesting, telling the story of Rochdale well. Small so they couldn’t charge and as it was FOC can’t really complain that some exhibits were very poorly light. The Gracie... Read full review

    Facilities

    Other

    • Coaches Welcome

    Accessibility

    • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
    • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Visually impaired
    • Guide Dogs Permitted
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
    • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

    Attraction Facilities

    • Free Admission

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (charge)

    Payment Methods

    • Groups Accepted

    Provider Facilities

    • Conference facilities
    • Toilets

    Provider Features

    • In town/city centre
    • Indoor Attraction
    • No Smoking Attraction

    Target Markets

    • Family Fun
    • Marketed Towards Children
    • Marketed Towards Families

    Tours and Demonstrations

    • Educational Visits Accepted
    • Guided Tours Available for Groups

    Dates and Opening Times

    Touchstones Rochdale opening times (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
    DayTimes
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday10:00 - 21:00
    Thursday - Saturday10:00 - 17:00
    SundayClosed
    Bank HolidayClosed
    Slice Cafe opening times (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
    DayTimes
    Tuesday - Saturday10:00 - 15:30
    SundayClosed

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