Huddersfield
The birthplace of Rugby League, home to over 1,600 listed buildings, Huddersfield is a true Yorkshire town with bags of charm.
This colourful market town showcases an impressive legacy that today has evolved into an exciting hotbed of contemporary activity.
The Huddersfield Blueprint is a ten-year vision to create a thriving, modern-day town centre.
Attractions
Visit historic Byram Arcade to find local fashion designers and quirky arts and crafts, and Upmarket Sunday events take place on New Street on the 2nd Sunday each month.
There's a great range of independent shops in the surrounding villages including Lindley, Almondbury and Marsh. But, if the high street is the place for you, you'll want to head to New Street, King Street and the Kingsgate Centre.
More on attractions in Huddersfield:
- Sit back and relax at Alexandra House Spa or 315 Spa for a different kind of therapy.
- Erics restaurant in Lindley is a Michelin guide favourite
- Markets
- Dixon Milk Ices
Art, music and culture
Across the year Huddersfield welcomes comedians, musicians and theatre to its venues. Which include the Lawrence Batley Theatre and the Town Hall
More on culture and arts in Huddersfield:
- Creative Kirklees is the definitive guide to What's on in Huddersfield
- Huddersfield Carnival brings a riot of colour
- Visit in March for the annual festival of writing and poetry Huddersfield Literature Festival
- Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival is the UK's largest festival of new and experimental music
Outdoors
Famously Huddersfield is the birthplace of Rugby League. Watch the Huddersfield Giants play at the John Smith's Stadium which they share with Huddersfield Town football club.
For green space close to town, visit Greenhead Park with its play areas, cafés and bowling green, as well as two cafés, tennis courts and miniature railway. Slightly further out you'll find Beaumont Park and Ravensknowle which are just as charming.
More on outdoors and heritage in Huddersfield:
- Visit Tolson Museum for local history
- Visitors can pay and play at Bradley Park Golf Course and Outlane Golf Club golf courses
- Scammonden reservoir circular walk
- Try the Huddersfield Narrow Canal for a gentle towpath stroll.
- Castle Hill and Victoria Tower is worth a visit with its amazing views and gentle walks.
- Search for walking and cycling routes
Family entertainment
From Roman finds to textiles, birds to transport, spark young imaginations at Tolson Museum.
Stirley Community Farm is open for drop-in sessions on the first Sunday morning of each month with family friendly activities and tours.
Get the heart racing at Huddersfield Splash Park in Huddersfield Leisure Centre or play gym, or use the outdoor play equipment at Beaumont and Greenhead Parks.
More family entertainment in Huddersfield:
- Settle down with popcorn at the Odeon Cinema
- The Lawrence Batley Theatre has a fantastic program of theatre productions and workshops for children
- Ten pin bowling at UK Superbowl
- Cafés, children play areas, sports pavilion and miniature steam railway at Greenhead Park
