Number One Riverside
Creative Tourist
A stunning multi-award winning building comprising a library, coffee shop and conference facilities right in the heart of Rochdale town centre. Close to Metrolink and Rochdale Transport Interchange.
What's on near Number One Riverside
The Secrets of Rochdale with a Visit to the Town Hall
Discover Rochdale’s rich history on this guided tour, featuring the newly restored Town Hall, St Chad’s Church, and the Pioneers Museum.
from £20.00
The Secrets of Heaton Hall and Park
Enjoy a rare visit inside the glorious Heaton Hall, while uncovering the fascinating history of the ‘people’s park’ outside.
from £25.00
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The Big Easter Egg Hunt at Heaton Park
Get in the Easter spirit with a special egg-hunt for the whole family.
from £4.00
Make It! Coconut Pyramids at The Jewish Museum
Make delicious sweet treats while learning about Passover this April.
from £0.00
Chopped Liver and Unions at Manchester Jewish Museum
Mark International Workers’ Day with J.J. Lepink’s powerful one-woman play, bringing a vital yet overlooked figure of British labour history to the stage.
from £13.00
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GASP! Horror Film Festival 2025 at Cultplex
GASP! Horror Film Festival returns with three days of screenings dedicated to championing diversity in genre cinema.
from £5.00
An afternoon of absurd surreal poetry at P3 Annihilation Eve
For this free afternoon of absurd surreal poetry, we are agog to see Vik Shirley, Stephen Emmerson and Marcus Silcock corralled by Tom Jenks.
free entry
Set Dressing at P3 Annihilation Eve
An exciting new project is born as Scott Fair – the guitarist and producer of Manchester’s hyped noise band Mandy, Indiana – announces a new musical venture in Set Dressing.
free entryWhere to go near Number One Riverside
Manchester
Rochdale Pioneers Museum
The Rochdale Pioneers Museum – once a shop – is widely considered to be the birthplace of the co-operative movement.
Manchester
Touchstones Rochdale
Touchstones Rochdale is a great place to visit with something for all ages – and ideal for families with hands on activities in a child-friendly environment.
Manchester
The Yoga Seed Oldham
The Yoga Seed is an intimate studio just outside of Oldham town centre. Run by Sharon it offers small classes including a men only class.
Middleton Arena
The Arena has a regular programme of arts and entertainment including live music, concerts, comedy and dances with stage shows and national tours. With two licensed bars this is the perfect location for a great night out.
Oldham
The Bank Top Tavern
The Bank Top Tavern is a pub in Oldham known for its live music and regular events programme.
Manchester
Oldham Coliseum
Oldham Coliseum is a repertory theatre in Greater Manchester which dates back to 1885 which welcomes touring shows in a vaired programme.
Oldham
Hack Oldham
Hack Oldham is an event space that also offers co-working, community groups and crafting in the heart of Oldham.
Manchester
Parliament Square, Oldham
Parliament Square is a public space in Oldham Town Centre with restaurants sitting alongside a new seven screen cinema.
Manchester
Gallery Oldham
Gallery Oldham provides a wide range of exhibitions and activities targeted at different audiences of all ages within Oldham and the surrounding area.
Oldham
Northern Roots Urban Farm and Eco-Park
Northern Roots is set to become the largest Urban Farm and Eco-Park in the UK, bringing agriculture and outdoor activities to the heart of Oldham.
Manchester
Bury Market
Over the past thirty years, retail giants have developed in the vicinity, yet Bury Market remains the undisputed champion of the North, attracting thousands of visitors every week.
Manchester
The Met, Bury
Bury arts venue in fine surroundings. The Met programmes Music, comedy and theatre.
Culture Guides
Music in the North
The outsiders, the oddities and the outrageous – we’re keeping it weird with a hot new batch of underground gigs about to hit Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool.
Theatre in the North
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Food and Drink in the North
Make the most of the springtime sun with some of the North's best bars and restaurants.
Exhibitions in the North
From precarious ceramics to photography festivals, spring is here and brings with it a breath of fresh air in visual art and exhibitions.
Literature Events in the North
It's like the Woolies pick'n'mix counter this month in live literature land – so much choice, we're not sure where to start digging in.
Classical Music in the North
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Family things to do in the North
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?