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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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Attractions near Huddersfield
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Eureka! The Museum For Children
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Eureka! The Museum for Children is Britain's leading interactive museum for children, opening up a fascinating world of hands-on exploration. |
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Shibden Hall
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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. |
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Bankfield Museum
(6 Miles)*
A Museum since 1887, Bankfield is now home to an internationally important collection of textiles and costumes from around the world. |
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Towns near Huddersfield
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Lindley Tourist Information
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Kirkheaton Tourist Information
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Bradley Tourist Information
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Hotels near Huddersfield
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This elegant Grade II listed building is known around the world as the birthplace of Rugby League. The hotel is well located for games and events at the Glapharm Stadium and for Manchester United matches at Old Trafford. |
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Situated in the town centre, Swallow Huddersfield is a busy, town centre hotel, famous for its charm, character and traditional hospitality. |
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Elegantly designed in ageless Yorkshire stone and originally part of the Outlane Golf Club, the hotel is surrounded by three acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. |
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Self Catering near Huddersfield
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The origins of Ashes Common Farm date back to the 17th century. Both cottages were formerly outbuildings of a typical dairy farm, but have been transformed in recent years to make two very attractive, individual holiday cottages. |
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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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