The restored Rochdale Memorial Gardens provide a quality public green space in the heart of Rochdale town centre. The gardens provide an oasis of calm in the midst of a busy urban landscape.
Wildlife, flora and fauna at Rochdale Memorial Gardens
The presence of wildlife in the Memorial Gardens helps to create a feeling of peace and tranquillity.
The bird and animal life within the gardens is extensive, with many species of common garden birds. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to see a sparrow hawk or peregrine falcon, which are regularly seen.
Bats frequent the tree areas in the early evening, feeding on insects. Butterflies and moths are present - encouraged by the sympathetic plantings in the herbaceous borders and butterfly beds.
With the help of local schoolchildren, an orchard was planted in the Memorial Gardens in 2012. As well as providing a future food store, the trees hark back to the original use of the site which originally formed part of the Orchard House grounds.
In 2014 the sunken rose gardens were restored with funding from the Rochdale Township. Rose beds were replanted, improvements made to the tree stock and old benches were replaced.
Address:
The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AG
Umbrella org:
Rochdale Borough Council
Opening times:
Open every day
Parking:
No onsite parking