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Huddersfield Tourist Information


Huddersfield West Yorkshire, geographically speaking the town is situated in a basin surrounded by hills; this can be readily seen from many of the vantage points around the area. The name Huddersfield is derived from a Saxon planter named `Hoder` or `Hudder` who it is believed first cultivated land in this area.

Much later the town was visited by John Wesley, during his ride around the north of England. He stated, “I rode over the mountains to Huddersfield. A wilder people I never saw in England. The men and women filled the streets. They seemed ready to devour us.” `John Wesley 1757`

Huddersfield owes much of its growth and prosperity to the Industrial Revolution, when it became one of the best manufacturing towns of fine woollen textiles. Sadly this has now declined, almost all the mills are closed and many turned into residential apartments.

Huddersfield has been and to some extent still is well known for the manufacture of farming tractors, electric motors, valves and other engineering products.

Modern day Huddersfield has been transformed into a smart shopping area with several pedestrian areas. Just out of the town centre on the Leeds Road is a very modern complex including a stadium, swimming pool, and multi-cinema.

The town also has three nice parks Greenhead, which is near the town centre. Beaumont Park, which is about 2 miles from the town centre is a large landscaped area and the smallest, Ravensknowle Park which is about 1 mile out of the town, boasts a very fine museum. All three are well worth a visit.

Description by Geoff. Taylor

 

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Art Gallery © Geoff. Taylor
Kingsgate Shopping © Geoff. Taylor
Piazza © Geoff. Taylor
Ravensknowle Museum © Geoff. Taylor
Greenhead Park Conservatory © Geoff. Taylor
Greenhead Park Cenotaph © Geoff. Taylor
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Attractions near Huddersfield
Eureka! The National Children's Museum (5 Miles)*
Eureka! has a fun-packed programme of events every holiday and half term.
Shibden Hall (6 Miles)*
Built in 1420, Shibden Hall with it's oak panelled interiors and atmospheric room settings is Halifax's Historic Home. The Folk Museum and Barn also offer you a world without electricity, where craftsmen worked in wood and iron.
Bankfield Museum (6 Miles)*
For half a century from 1837-1886, Bankfield House was the home of Edward Akroyd, the largest wool manufacturer in Britain.
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What's near Huddersfield

Attractions:
  Eureka! The National Children's Museum  5 Miles
  Shibden Hall  6 Miles
  Bankfield Museum  6 Miles
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Towns:
  Lindley  1 Mile
  Kirkheaton  2 Miles
  Bradley  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Bairstow Eves Countrywide  <1 Mile
  Bramleys  <1 Mile
  William H Brown  <1 Mile
Hotels:
  Brook George Hotel  <1 Mile
  Cambridge Lodge  <1 Mile
  Cambridge Guest House  <1 Mile
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Castle View Guest House  2 Miles
  Cliffe Manor B&B  4 Miles
  Kirk Lea Guest House  5 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Ashes Farm Cottages  2 Miles
  Castle House Farm Cottages  2 Miles
  France Fold Cottage  3 Miles
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Campsites:
  Riverside Caravan Site  20 Miles
  Edentree Caravan Park  21 Miles
  Dyke Bottom Farm Caravan Site  23 Miles
TIC: Huddersfield Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01484 223200  <1 Mile



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Towns near Huddersfield
Lindley Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Kirkheaton Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Bradley Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Huddersfield
Brook George Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian property and surrounded by landscaped gardens the Brook George Hotel ioffers a scenic and tranquil retreat. Enjoy this secluded and peaceful setting just a short walk from the bustling town of Huddersfield
The Briar Court Hotel (1 Mile)*
In the heart of the West Yorkshire Pennines, just off the M62 motorway, this traditional 3-star hotel combines friendly, traditional service with excellent facilities and delicious Italian food.
Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield & Halifax (2 Miles)*
With an on-site restaurant and a fitness suite, with sauna, steam room and hot tub, the 4-star Cedar Court Hotel offers a friendly welcome and a convenient location near the M62 motorway.
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Self Catering near Huddersfield
Ashes Farm Cottages (2 Miles)*
The origins of Ashes Common Farm date back to the 17th century. The cottage was formerly an outbuilding of a typical dairy farm, but has been transformed in recent years to make a very attractive, individual holiday cottage.
Castle House Farm Cottages (2 Miles)*
Idyllic holiday cottages in a rural area on the edge of Summer Wine Country. Castle House Farm Cottages are ideally located between Huddersfield and Holmfirth, in the heart of Last of the Summerwine country and the rural south Pennine area
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