HuddersfieldImage:UK-Huddersfield.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|Huddersfield from Castle Hill Huddersfield is in Yorkshire in England. This article covers both the town of Huddersfield itself, but also the district around it including the Colne and Holme Valleys. Historically a textile town, the area is now in the process of re-inventing itself as a residential and tourist center. ==Understand== Huddersfield was once a major textile center, specialising in the production of high quality worsted cloth. This 19th century legacy has left the landscape studded with empty stone mills, many of which are now being sand-blasted and repurposed as upmarket apartments for commuters on the trans-pennine corridor. The town contrasts its industrial heritage with the savagely attractive scenery of the Pennine Hills, a boon as the woolen trade has given way to tourism as the area's main draw. This growth has been aided by the use of surrounding villages as the setting for several popular TV shows, including "Last of the Summer Wine" and "Where the Heart Is". Bordered by Greater Manchester to the South-West and Leeds to the East, Huddersfield is a town enjoying a renaissance. Precariously balancing industry and tourism, this is an area that muddies the distinction between the urban and the rural. ==Get in== ===By plane=== The nearest airport is '''[http://www.lbia.co.uk/ Leeds Bradford Airport]''', which can be reached by taking a train to Leeds and then a bus to the airport departing from the train station. The number of flights from Leeds Bradford airport continues to increase. Another option is '''[http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/ Manchester Airport]'''. This is the UK's busiest airport outside London, with many European and inter-continental flights. There are through trains from a station within the airport complex to Huddersfield, running at least hourly throughout the day (see by train below). If Manchester Airport does not serve your destination, then you will probably need to fly to either '''[http://www.baa.co.uk/main/airports/heathrow/ London Heathrow Airport]''' or '''[http://www.baa.co.uk/main/airports/gatwick/ London Gatwick Airport]'''. From there, frequent flights operate to Manchester, or you could travel from London to Huddersfield by train (see by train below). ===By train=== The principal Huddersfield station is in the town centre and is served by trains to and from Hull, York, Newcastle, Middlesborough, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool, as well as a local services to Barnsley, Wakefield, Halifax (England)|Halifax and Sheffield. There are several smaller stations within the Huddersfield area, served only by local trains. From London, you should travel from London Kings Cross station and change at either Wakefield or Leeds. Train times for these and other journeys can be found on the [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/planmyjourney/ National Rail Planner] or by calling 0845-748-4950 from anywhere in the UK. ===By bus=== '''[http://www.nationalexpress.com/ National Express]''' serve Huddersfield with express bus (UK English:''coach'') services from around the country. They serve the main Huddersfield bus station in the town centre. ===By car=== Huddersfield is served by the M1 motorway (US English:''freeway'') which runs from London to Leeds. It is between 3 and 4 hours drive from central London. The best junction to use is junction 38 and then follow the signs. Huddersfield is also served by the M62 motorway which runs east-west from Hull and Leeds to Manchester. The best junction to use is junction 24. ==Get around== ===By foot=== ===By public transit=== Besides the main station in Huddersfield, the area includes several other local stations all of which form part of the West Yorkshire Metro service. There are frequent (hourly or better) trains between the main station and all these other stations. Most of these local stations are unmanned, and you should purchase your ticket from the conductor on the train. There is also an extensive bus service covering the area. Most services operate out of Huddersfield's large enclosed bus station. Pay the driver on boarding the bus. For more information: *[http://www.wymetro.com/ '''West Yorkshire Metro'''], telephone, funds most of these services and provides information, timetables and a journey planner for all local rail and bus services. ===By car=== ==See== There are many things to see in the Huddersfield area. Here are few: *Visit '''Castle Hill'''. From all around the area, Castle Hill can easily be picked out, crowned with a Victorian folly tower. It can be reached by car and taxi, just beyond the suburb of Almondbury, and gives wonderful views in all directions, including that at the top of this article. Open everyday. Free. *Visit the [http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scripts/nthandbook.dll?ACTION=PROPERTY&PROPERTYID=374 '''Marsden Moor Estate'''], telephone 847016. An area of 2400 hectares (5600 acres) of unenclosed common moorland, almost surrounding the village of Marsden, with valleys, reservoirs, peaks and crags, as well as archeological remains dating from pre-Roman times to the great engineering structures of the canal and railway ages. Owned by the [http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ National Trust], there is a visitors center adjacent to Marsden rail station. Accessible by train to Marsden station, or by buses 350, 352 & 365 from Huddersfield; car parking availabe at various locations through the estate. Estate open every day at all times; visitors center open every day 9am-5pm. Free. *Visit '''Marsden and Standedge Tunnel End''', with its beautiful moorland scenery and historic industrial archeology. Includes the chance to take a boat ride into the UK's longest canal tunnel. This is possible as a [http://www.tripsbytrain.com/trip0104 trip by train to Marsden & Standedge] or you can drive to Marsden. Open every day. Free. ==Do== ==Learn== ==Work== ==Buy== ==Eat== The Huddersfield area has many restaurants of different types and costs. The following small selection are restaurants which have been visited and recommended by Wikitravel:Wikitravellers|Wikitravellers: *'''Balooshai''', 3 Viaduct St, tel. 559055. Balooshai is one of a number of excellent Indian restaurants in Huddersfield. There are an increasing number of restaurants on this small street. *'''Gringo's''', 8 Railway Arches Viaduct St, tel. 422411. Mexican. * [http://www.laxmirestaurant.co.uk/ '''Laxmi'''], Woodhead Road, Berry Brow, tel. 666555. Excellent Indian restaurant. Tu-Sa 5.30pm-11pm & Su 5.15pm-10pm. Two course meal £~15 (per-person including drinks). *[http://www.birkbylodgehotel.com/ '''Lodge Hotel'''], Birkby Lodge Road, tel. 431001. Built in 1847, this distinguished old house has had many roles in its life, but now it is high quality family run hotel and restaurant, with an AA 2-star rosette and an innovative menu. £~40 (per-person including wine and tips). *'''[http://www.mustardandpunch.co.uk Mustard and Punch]''', 6 Westgate, Honley, tel. 662066, fax. 660742. A small friendly restaurant; Mustard and Punch is expensive when compared to other restaurants in Huddersfield. £~35 (per-person including wine and tips). *'''[http://www.dotnosh.co.uk Nosh]''', Northgate, Almondbury, tel. 430004. *'''[http://thaicharleda.co.uk Thai Charleda]''', 5 St. Johns Street, Huddersfield, tel. 450159. Good Thai food with a large menu. *'''[http://hometown.aol.co.uk/mrslmontgomery/TunnelEndInnMarsden.html Tunnel End Inn]''', Waters Road, Marsden, tel. 844636. With a very welcoming team of owners, this pub provides a good selection of food and, for the beer connoisseurs, sells the famous Black Sheep beers. Close to the tunnel end complex and the Marsden Moor Estate, this pub is well situated for a visit before or after a trip into the canal tunnel (see 'See' above) or when walking the moors. Open M 8pm-11pm; Tu-W 5pm-11pm; Th-F noon-3pm & 5pm-11pm; Sa noon-11pm; Su noon-10:30pm. ==Drink== There are hundreds of pubs in Huddersfield, many of which get packed with people on Friday and Saturday nights. * '''The Courthouse''', Zetland Street - Two storey pub with a court theme. Young crowd. Near the university. * '''Head of Steam''', St Georges Square, tel. 454533 - Popular real ale pub in the train station. * '''The Vox Bar''', Church Street, tel. 452229 - Good music and good drink, young crowd. Resident DJ Friday and Saturday nights. Situated down a back alley near the train station. * '''Verve''', Church Street - a slightly older crowd than Vox, with pre-club cheesey dance pumped out over the weekend. By day, it's a cafe selling reasonable paninis, coffee and smoothies. * '''Warehouse''' - Large pub. Charges entry on Fri/Sat. Part of the scream chain. Young crowd. * '''The Zephyr Bar''', King Street - Small, trendy. * '''The Sair Inn''', Take a 350, 351 or 352 bus about 4 miles out of the town centre, alighting at the bottom of Hoyle-Ing in Linthwaite on Manchester Road, after the "Royal Oak" pub. There's a sign advertising "The Sair Inn". After a five minute climb up the hill you'll find this gem of a hostelry, selling its own beers brewed on the premises that can be enjoyed in a uniquely authentic, old pub atmosphere. Popular among locals, students and real ale tourists, you may become a regular. ==Sleep== *[http://www.birkbylodgehotel.com/ '''Lodge Hotel'''], Birkby Lodge Road, tel. 431001. Built in 1847, this distinguished old house has had many roles in its life, but now it is high quality family run hotel and restaurant, with an AA 2-star rosette. £60 (single room); £70 (double room). ==Contact== ===Phone=== Huddersfield's area code (for landline numbers) is 01484 when dialed from within the UK or +441484 from outside the UK. ===Internet=== If you are travelling with a laptop then you will find broad-band internet access in the rooms of most, but not all, medium to high end hotels. If this is important to you check before booking. Alternatively there are many WiFi hot spots in and around Huddersfield and '''[http://www.wifinder.com/ WiFinder]''' provides a register. There are also several places that offer web and other internet access if you are travelling without a laptop. ==Stay safe== ==Cope== ==Get out== ==External links== WikiPedia:Huddersfield Dmoz:Europe/United_Kingdom/England/West_Yorkshire/Huddersfield {{stub}} First page | Prev | Next | Last page |

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