Rochdale Canal Festival 2011
15th August 2011
Categories: Modern History News
The Rochdale Canal Festival 2011 is taking place from 13-28 August. During the festival there will be a variety of different events along the length of the canal, which runs for 32 miles from Calderdale, through Rochdale and Oldham, to Central Manchester. The final programme includes a great range of free and low cost activities for people of all ages, including wildlife, watersport, arts and history events.
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