About this event
Tours available each month. Take a peek at the ‘other side’ of Rochdale Town Hall. Lavishly decorated and now beautifully restored, the Historic Court Chamber has more than a few stories to tell.
- Tour dates:
- Monday, 26 January 2026
- Monday, 2 February 2026
- Thursday, 26 February 2026
- Monday, 2 March 2026
- Thursday, 26 March 2026
- Tuesday, 7 April 2026
- Thursday, 30 April 2026
- Tuesday, 5 May 2026
- Thursday, 28 May 2026
- Further tour dates will be listed here.
- Who is this event suitable for? For adults and teenagers
- Booking required: book tickets online through Your Trust. Please note there are only 30 places available in each tour.
- Directions: Get directions to this event from Google Maps
- Contact: hello@rochdaletownhall.co.uk
- Event organiser: Rochdale Town Hall
Away from the high status Mayoral rooms and Great Hall, the Court Chamber was where 2 very different worlds collided. Here the wealthy Magistrates of Rochdale sat in judgement over opportunistic petty criminals and hardened habitual offenders.
Hear the stories of the accused and the accusers, discover what drove ordinary Rochdalians into a life of crime and find out what lay in store for them beyond the courtroom.
Originally a courtroom and now the Council Chamber, it has been preserved for future generations as part of the recent redevelopment project.
Disclaimer
Events and activities are not organised by Rochdale Borough Council unless stated otherwise. Neither is Rochdale Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent or guardian before taking part in any event or activity.