Guide To Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Located in the heart of the Pennines, Huddersfield is a traditional Yorkshire town that combines the best of rural and city life. With it's stunning Victorian architecture, including the Town Hall, Castle Hill and Jubilee Tower (to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's coronation), Huddersfield is full of charm and character.
Aswell as the historical buildings, Huddersfield is also home to more state-of-the-art attractions such as the impressive GALPHARM stadium from which the Huddersfield Giants rugby club and Huddersfield Town football club are based.
Huddersfield's role as a creative centre has seen it dubbed 'the poetry capital of Europe' thanks to its dozens of theatres, performance spaces, galleries and art studios.
Fans of the popular Last of the Summer Wine TV series should also visit the village of Holmfirth where the program is filmed. you can even call in at Compo's Cafe or visit the Last of the Summer Wine Exhibition for the full experience.
Huddersfield also boasts an impressive high street and retail parks. Including the popular Kings Gate shopping centre, along with an array of shops and stores, including high street names, independent shops, and market stalls. The town also has plenty of cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs, live music venues, and nightclubs to keep you entertained.
