Castle Hill and Victoria Tower
Lumb Lane
Almondbury
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD4 6TA
United Kingdom

Tel: 07968 426312

Take in the panoramic views across Huddersfield and the surrounding countryside at Castle Hill which has been occupied since the Stone Age. The Victoria Tower was built in 1898/9 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s coronation, and stands tall amid its surroundings near Huddersfield at 900 feet above sea level.

Colne Valley Museum
Cliffe Ash
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD7 4PY
United Kingdom

Tel: 01484 659762

Colne Valley Museum is a fascinating collection of three weaver's cottages of the 1840s, complete with restored weaver's workshop, living-room and a reconstructed clog-maker's workshop. Cropping display and temporary exhibitions add to this interesting snapshot of industrial heritage. The museum is situated a short distance to the west of the town of Huddersfield.

Galpharm Stadium
Stadium Way
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD1 6PG
United Kingdom

Tel: 0870 444 4552

The Galpharm Stadium, formerly known as the McAlpine Stadium, is the home of Huddersfield Town Football Club and Huddersfield Rugby League Club. The uniquely designed 24,500 all-seater stadium was awarded the prestigious RIBA Building of the Year award in 1995, and is open for guided tours. In addition the site offers impressive facilities for conference and banqueting events.

Holmfirth
Holmfirth
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom

Five miles to the south of Huddersfield is the charming little town of Holmfirth, instantly recognisable to fans of the BBC’s longest ever running series ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ as the setting of the vintage comedy. Take in the wonderful cobbled streets and quaint cottages, familiar features of the much-loved series. Fans will also enjoy the exhibition at Compo’s House, featuring all manner of Last of the Summer Wine memorabilia.

Huddersfield Art Gallery
Princess Alexandra Walk
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD1 2SU
United Kingdom

Tel: 01484 221964

British art of the last 100 years is displayed at the Huddersfield art gallery. Artists represented include Francis Bacon, LS Lowry, Henry Moore, Graham Sutherland, and members of the Camden Town group. The art gallery is situated in the town centre and features paintings, sculptures and drawings, with a number of exhibits available throughout the year to feast the eyes upon.

Kirklees Light Railway
Park Mill Way
Denby Dale
Kirkless
West Yorkshire
HD8 9XJ
United Kingdom

Tel: 01484 865727

Yorkshire’s Great Little Steam Train at the Kirkless Light Railway will take you through the lovely South Pennines on an old country branch line; a quarter mile tunnel adding to the thrill of this nostalgic eight mile long return journey. Frequent special themed events take place throughout the year at this attraction that is suitable for all ages.

Tolson Memorial Museum
Ravensknowle Park
Wakefield Road
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD5 8DJ
United Kingdom

Tel: 01484 223830

The Tolson Memorial Museum features a variety of exciting displays from Huddersfield’s past, including the years of pre-historic hunters and the story of transport and travel. It is set in a striking Victorian building and houses all sorts of items from coins and art to music and weapons. An unusual exhibit is a three-wheeled LSD, Britain’s rarest car, that was manufactured in the town in the 1920s.