Attractions

Name
Type
Location

must have some content

Rochdale Pioneers Museum

Additional Images

Click to enlarge images below:

Rochdale Pioneers Museum is the home of the worldwide co-operative movement. In Toad Lane on December 21 1844, the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society opened their store selling pure food at fair prices and honest weights and measures, starting a revolution in retailing. See the recreation of the original shop with its rudimentary furniture and scales. Here the basic needs of daily life first went on sale over 150 years ago. Journey back in time with early advertising, packaging and retailing artefacts, postage stamps, commemorative china and dividend tokens.

Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult	Free
Child/Concession	Free
Family	Free

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Public Transport Directions

In Rochdale town centre, half a mile from the main bus station and a mile from Rochdale train station.

Road Directions

Rochdale Pioneer's Museum is situated in the historical conservation area of Toad Lane, a short distance from Rochdale town centre. Toad Lane is off Hunters Lane which is best accessed by car from St Marys Gate. A multi-story car park is located on Hunters Lane opposite the Museum.

Location Map

31 Toad Lane
Rochdale
Greater Manchester
OL12 0NU

visit website

send an email