Things to Do in Huddersfield
Huddersfield has one of the finest stations in the country, a hilltop tower with long views and the Pennines on its doorstep. Here is how to spend a day.
Castle Hill
Castle Hill, south of the town, is an ancient hill fort crowned by the Victoria Tower. The views across the valleys and towards the Pennines are among the best in West Yorkshire.
Castle Hill, south of the town, is an ancient hill fort crowned by the Victoria Tower.
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The station and St George's Square
Huddersfield station is a grand classical building facing St George's Square, with a statue of Harold Wilson, the town's most famous son, outside. Rugby league was born at a meeting in a hotel on the square in 1895.
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Somewhere to book a room or a table for the evening, in Huddersfield itself.
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Standedge Tunnel
At Marsden, west of the town, the Huddersfield Narrow Canal enters Standedge Tunnel, the longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel in Britain. There is a visitor centre and towpath walks at the entrance.
At Marsden, west of the town, the Huddersfield Narrow Canal enters Standedge Tunnel, the longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel in Britain.
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Holmfirth
Holmfirth, in the Holme Valley to the south, is a small stone town known as the setting of Last of the Summer Wine, with independent shops, cafes and walks into the hills.
Holmfirth, in the Holme Valley to the south, is a small stone town known as the setting of Last of the Summer Wine, with independent shops, cafes and walks into the hills.
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Greenhead Park
Greenhead Park, west of the centre, is a large Victorian park with a conservatory, gardens and a lake, easy to reach on foot.
Greenhead Park, west of the centre, is a large Victorian park with a conservatory, gardens and a lake, easy to reach on foot.
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Planning a Huddersfield day
Climb Castle Hill in the morning for the views, spend the afternoon in Holmfirth or at Standedge, and finish in the town centre for the evening. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
Climb Castle Hill in the morning for the views, spend the afternoon in Holmfirth or at Standedge, and finish in the town centre for the evening.
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Places worth knowing in Huddersfield
- Castle HillA hill fort with the Victoria Tower
- Huddersfield stationA grand classical station
- Standedge TunnelBritain's longest canal tunnel
- HolmfirthLast of the Summer Wine country
- Greenhead ParkA Victorian park west of the centre
- MarsdenA Pennine village with moorland walks
Frequently asked questions
Castle Hill is a short drive or bus ride south of the town centre, or a steady walk uphill.
Boat trips into the tunnel run from the Marsden end at certain times of year. Check before you plan around one.
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