A fascinating museum of fire service history with an extensive collection of vehicles across the ages. This visit triggered many memories for me since I grew up with the fire brigade very much part of the family as my father was a firefighter. The volunteers were very friendly and helpful and there's a very nice cafe attached for refreshments.

This is essentially a fire museum. We went on an open day, so it had lots of extra vehicles in the car park for the kids to view and sit in. The museum has lots of old engines and tells the stories of the fire brigade. There are lots of interactive games and activities for the kids to do. Though it isn't a big museum and I feel you would be able to do a full day here more a few hours on a normal visit.

Small fire museum opposite the tram stop or a short walk from Rochdale train station. A few examples of fire engines, some that you can sit in. Staffed by retired fire personnel who are very knowledgeable. A couple of interactive games for children as well as a dress up section for them. Small cafe too, their food is nice if a little pricey and lovely hot chocolate. There's a small carpark behind the station, but it's easier to take the train or tram. It kills a few hours. Opening times are a bit odd, so check before you travel.

Had a fantastic morning here with our grandchildren (aged 3 and 7). They played on the interactive fire engine, climbed into the real one and had fun sliding down the pole too. The staff were friendly and kind to the children. The children enjoyed polishing the engine to win a sticker! The cafe was excellent. The ham sandwich was on a really nice bun and great quality ham. The toasties were really delicious with high quality bread and two types of cheese. Staff were lovely. When we left the cafe we wanted to go home but the children ran back into the museum. We had to drag them out in the end.

An excellent museum with details of fire fighting across the years. Some unique exhibits that you are asked not to touch or climb on but there are plenty that you can touch. Kids can try on helmets and uniforms, also sit in the drivers seat of a real fire engine. Lots of interaction for kids and adults. There is also a very nice cafe with good choice of snacks.

Fantastic place, excellent value for money, we was lucky to get a volunteer Dave to talk to us about all the engines and the history our granddaughters love it. Cafe for us had a very limited menu, but what we choose was nice. The little gift shop again was great value and all three girls got a little gift, Matilda couldn't wait to get home to colour in her picture she picked. Will defiantly be back