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Huddersfield Art Gallery
Princess Alexandra Walk,
Huddersfield
Tel: 01484 221964
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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.
Open : Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm
Admission Free
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Castle Hill and Victoria Tower
Off Lumb Lane,
Almondbury,
Huddersfield
Tel: 01484 223830 (Tolson Museum)
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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.
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Kirklees Light Railway
Clayton West,
nr Huddersfield
Tel: 01484 865727
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Yorkshire’s Great Little Steam Train 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.
Open : All weekends, most school holidays and every day from Spring Bank Holiday to early September.
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Tolson Memorial Museum
Ravensknowle Park,
Wakefield Road,
Huddersfield
Tel: 01484 223830
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The Tolson Memorial Museum features a variety of exciting displays from Huddersfield’s past, including the years of Prehistoric hunters and the story of transport and travel.
Open: Mon – Fri 11am – 5pm / Sat – Sun 12noon – 5pm.
Admission Free
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Galpharm Stadium
Huddersfield,
HD1 6PX
Tel: 01484 484100
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The Galpharm Stadium (formerly 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.
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Holmfirth
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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.
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Colne Valley Museum
Cliffe Ash,
Huddersfield,
HD7 4PY
Tel: 01484 659762
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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.
Open: Sat-Sun 2pm-5pm
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