Philip's Guidebook
Food scene and things to do
One of the best bistros in the area with stunning second floor view out over the countryside run by
Andrew Nutter
The Bird at Birtle
239 Bury and Rochdale Old RdOne of the best bistros in the area with stunning second floor view out over the countryside run by
Andrew Nutter
Nutters Restaurant
One of the best restaurants in the area chef Andrew Nutter
Great local farm shop in walking distance just turn right out of the gates and it’s opposite the Hare and Hounds pub
Beechs Butchers
1 Kenyon FoldGreat local farm shop in walking distance just turn right out of the gates and it’s opposite the Hare and Hounds pub
The best in of manchester find dining and great architectural features chef
Tom Kerridge
The Bull & Bear, Manchester
4 Norfolk StThe best in of manchester find dining and great architectural features chef
Tom Kerridge
The Lowry Hotel
50 Dearmans PlSightseeing
Queens Park
Chorley New RoadOur world famous bury market is one of the last traditional markets in Britain
15 locals recommend
Bury Market
1 Murray RdOur world famous bury market is one of the last traditional markets in Britain
The place where the co operative society was born was Rochdale its well worth a visit to the museum
Rochdale Pioneers Museum
31 Toad LnThe place where the co operative society was born was Rochdale its well worth a visit to the museum
Friends Of Ashworth Valley
Ashworth RoadGreat walks and view only round the corner
In nearby Hebden Bridge
This is a great place to walk and there’s a tea room with great cakes at the end
9 locals recommend
Cragg Vale
In nearby Hebden Bridge
This is a great place to walk and there’s a tea room with great cakes at the end
Great trips on the steam railway book a meal on board or just have a ride and there’s a great pub onsite with a huge range of beers
17 locals recommend
The East Lancashire Railway
23A Bolton StGreat trips on the steam railway book a meal on board or just have a ride and there’s a great pub onsite with a huge range of beers
Manchester
National Football Museum
Todd StreetScience and Industry Museum
Liverpool RoadManchester Opera House
3 Quay StThe Lowry
8 The QuaysA must for the shopaholic great shops and food chains and great architecture
378 locals recommend
The Trafford Centre
A must for the shopaholic great shops and food chains and great architecture
Chill Factore
7 Trafford WayGreat day out with lots of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
139 locals recommend
Hebden Bridge
Great day out with lots of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
Ramsbottom
Great little town with lots of independent shops and nearby walks.
Neighbourhoods
Famous for the place where the Bronte sisters grew up very pretty place with shops and cafes
167 locals recommend
Haworth
Famous for the place where the Bronte sisters grew up very pretty place with shops and cafes
Norden
Great little village with some great independent shops ,bakery and day spa.
Great shopping and has great links to manchester cinemas and all the major food chains
12 locals recommend
Bury
Great shopping and has great links to manchester cinemas and all the major food chains
Food Scene
The best smoke salmon and scrambled eggs I've ever eaten, call ahead and book a table to garentee a table as it's very popular with the locals.
suburb cafe
573 Bury RoadThe best smoke salmon and scrambled eggs I've ever eaten, call ahead and book a table to garentee a table as it's very popular with the locals.
Tasty little modern Italian restaurant where you can enjoy homemade neapolitan pizza, antipasti dishes, desserts, great wine and cocktails.
Tre Ciccio
4a Moss LnTasty little modern Italian restaurant where you can enjoy homemade neapolitan pizza, antipasti dishes, desserts, great wine and cocktails.
Cafe and small farm shop offering homemade ice cream made from their own jersey's cows milk farms. Tea, coffee, delicious homemade cakes and fruit pies etc.
Falshaw's Farm Shop
Rowlands RoadCafe and small farm shop offering homemade ice cream made from their own jersey's cows milk farms. Tea, coffee, delicious homemade cakes and fruit pies etc.
spa day
Beautiful day spa offering a wide range of relaxing treatments to treat yourself too and don't forget to book in to their restaurant Bertram's for a delicious lunch.
9 locals recommend
The Woodland Spa
Royle LaneBeautiful day spa offering a wide range of relaxing treatments to treat yourself too and don't forget to book in to their restaurant Bertram's for a delicious lunch.
town centre
New store recently opened in 2020 you can park in the multistorey and get direct access straight in to mark's and Spencer should you need any luxury food or clothing, essentials during your stay. The Riverside multi storey also gives you direct access in to Rochdale's new shopping centre.
Marks and Spencer
56 George StNew store recently opened in 2020 you can park in the multistorey and get direct access straight in to mark's and Spencer should you need any luxury food or clothing, essentials during your stay. The Riverside multi storey also gives you direct access in to Rochdale's new shopping centre.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Uber is a great way to get in and out of manchester
We do have a tram that goes into Manchester from bury