Growing in popularity is the large market town Huddersfield. The former prominent mill town is becoming a popular choice for home buyers with its wide range of amenities and transport links across Yorkshire.
Things to do
You will not be short of things to do in Huddersfield, which is home to plenty of parks, museums, and more!
Starting with Tolson Memorial Museum, originally a natural history museum, it is now run by Kirklees Council and has a wide range of exhibits related to the area’s cultural and industrial history, making it a great trip out for the family! While the museum isn't open during the week, it is open 12pm-5pm on Saturdays and Sundays
If you are looking for more of a stroll and picnic, Beaumont Park is the perfect place to go for a tranquil walk and enjoy the sunshine. With a bandstand and water cascades, the park sits in a suburb of Huddersfield and makes a nice afternoon trip!
For more of a thrill, visit Freeklime Huddersfield, where you can test your climbing skills and have plenty of fun in the process or visit Playworld where you can enjoy Huddersfield's only indoor skate rink and a four-storey soft play gym!
If you enjoy the odd putting session, be sure to visit Huddersfield Golf Club which is home to one of the oldest and finest championship Golf Courses in the north of England!
Things you didn’t know about Huddersfield
- The town is the birthplace of the Rugby League; its rugby league team, Huddersfield Giants, play in the Super League!
- After WW1 factories in Huddersfield worked to build the LSD, the 3-wheeled car! Now known as one of the rarest cars in Britain, it's available to see at the Tolson Historical Museum in Huddersfield.
Schools in Huddersfield
There are many primary, junior and infant schools in Huddersfield as well as nurseries;
- Birkby Infant and Nursery School
- Lindley Church of England Infant School
- Reinwood Infant and Nursery School
- Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School
- All Hallows CofE Primary School
- Moor End Academy
- Greenhead College
- Ashbrow School
Transport
Huddersfield has a train station with trains running to Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield and Bradford making it easy to get around! There is also a bus station with buses running regularly to surrounding areas and towns.
History
Local Settlement dates back over 4000 years. Castle Hill, a major Landmark was the site of an Iron Age Hill Fort. The Remains of a Roman fort were unearthed in the mid-18th Century at Slack near Outland, west of the town.
Eating & Drinking
Huddersfield is not short of places to grab a tasty bite or beverage with many different cuisines to choose from! Revolution in Huddersfield offers a relaxed menu and plenty of drink options giving the best of both worlds if you are looking for an evening of fun following a bite!
The Sands House pub is a popular choice amongst Huddersfield residents and is just a short drive out of the centre. Serving delicious pub classics including fish and chips, homemade pie and a wide choice of fine wines, the pub has the perfect atmosphere with cosy open fires and countryside-themed décor making it the perfect place to visit over the winter months!
Meson La Pepa is also very popular with its quirky décor and offering a selection of delicious authentic Spanish dishes including tapas and paella.
With plenty more to choose from you will be spoilt for choice in Huddersfield!
Shopping
If you enjoy a good shopping day, the heart of Huddersfield has everything you need with a wide range of well-known shops! Kingsgate Shopping Centre is also a great place to have a splurge and wander around on those rainy days!
The Great Northern Retail Park is also only a short drive away and has plenty of clothes and homeware shops including The Range, Boots and Next!
