Established in 1978, the Guild of Knitting and Crochet has become one of the best known and most respected organisations in its field. This centre not only acts as an administrative headquarters for the association, but a museum and...

Seating up to 80 people, this intimate studio theatre has a programme consisting of in-house productions as well as small scale theatre, music, comedy and dance from a variety of touring companies. As well as the traditional theatre it also...

As the setting for countless scenes from the BBC series "Last of the Summer Wine" this is probably the most famous café in the world. Although a genuine café for much of the year it is instantly recognisable with its...

Built in 1912 and originally Holme Valley Theatre it seated 1040 people over two floors. The cinema saw silent movies with musicians replaced by electronic sound and eventually talking pictures in 1930. Various closures and a change to a bingo...

A true enthusiast's exhibition of signed photographs, props, memorabilia and unusual inventions, dreamed up by the characters, spans 30 years of the BBC's longest running comedy programme. With a gift shop and tea room also situated in what was Compo’s...

Clinging to the valley side Huddersfield's spectacular Beaumont Park is without doubt one of West Yorkshire's hidden gems, attracting thousands of visitors every year. As the town's first public open space it is today going through a major programme...

As one of the most stylish shopping centres in Huddersfield, Byram Arcade has so much to offere visitors. Situated close to all local amenities the arcade has three floors of specialist shops and a well appointed cafe serving delicious...

Dominating much of the surrounding area Huddersfield's magnificent town hall is of great historical importance and stands today as a fine example of classic Italianate style. Designed by John H Abbey and constructed in two phases between 1875 and...

Opened in 1940 and in the ‘stripped classical style’ of the period, this imposing building in the centre of Huddersfield hosts a permanent collection of predominantly 20th century British Art. This includes paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture from renowned artists...

As one of the most progressive regional theatres the Lawrence Batley in Huddersfield plays an important role within the life of the community and has since opening in 1994 developed a reputation for its programme of drama, music and dance....

An historic converted textile mill in a leafy suburb of Huddersfield is today developing a reputation as a thriving business and arts centre. The North Light Gallery as the complex is known was originally established in the year 2000...

Dorothy Perkins, Marks & Spencer, Greggs, Mothercare and WH Smith are just some of the famous retailers to be found at Huddersfield's Piazza Shopping Centre. Situated in the very heart of town the Piazza Centre has much to attract...

Visitors to Huddersfield in search of value for money, good service and a huge choice of shops and stalls always head straight for the Queensgate Market Hall situated right in the heart of town. Opened on the 6th April 1970...

Located on the campus of Huddersfield University, St Paul’s Hall is one of West Yorkshire’s most unusual concert venues offering a varied programme of classical and contemporary music. The hall, a former church designed by John Oates, was constructed in...

Victoria Tower, which stands on the flat plateau of Castle Hill some 900 feet above Huddersfield, was constructed to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign and is without doubt one of the region’s best known local landmarks....