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WELCOME BACK TO ROCHDALE TOWN CENTRE Rochdale Town Centre is looking better than ever as it welcomes back locals and visitors from further afield. With its stunning arcitecture, amazing street art, wide variety of shopping outlets, independent stores and burgeoning food and drink scene, Rochdale is well and truly back in business.
Expect a few changes if you've not ventured out for a while - new businesses continue to open and the Baillie Street Quarter has been given a unique brand by Rochdale BID as the area grows into its function as the key link between Yorkshire Street and Rochdale Riverside. Bull Brow is also undergoing a makeover by Rochdale Borough Council and the floral displays are in bloom! The BID Rangers are on hand to deep clean pavements, doorways and street furniture to keep the town looking its best, as well as being a visible point of contact for visitors. Paul Ambrose, Business Improvement District Manager, encouraged people to venture into the town centre: "Throughout the pandemic we have seen the town centre community come together to support one another and our amazing town centre businesses have demonstrated their importance. If we want to continue to enjoy the unique products and services that local businesses provide now is the time to support them.
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Shopping, eating and drinking local will play a key role in the economic recovery in the months ahead." Fabulous independent stores have re-opened their doors such as Buckley Menswear, Number Ten Gift Shop, ToysARoo, End Boutique, Chantilly and Okeechobee as well as large retail chains including River Island, New Look, M&S and H&M. The town centre's outdoor hospitality has proved incredibly popular over the past month with its beautiful outdoor spaces and beer gardens being transformed and extended. Packer Street has been transformed into a pedestrianised continental-style outdoor dining area, named Gracie’s Garden, serving customers of The Flying Horse Hotel, The Empire, Yate’s and KoKo’s. Just across the road, The Medicine Tap has launched its mouthwatering 'Dining on The Esplanade' menu with marquees providing cover from the unpredictable weather. The outdoor terrace at Bean Cafe at Rochdale Riverside is also a firm favourite with visitors, providing a stylish, relaxing environment in which to enjoy lunch, fresh coffee and cake.
