The history of human activity on the hill goes back over 4000 years. The site was developed as an iron age hill fort, surrounded by defensive ditches and ramparts. In the Middle Ages there was a castle on the hill, of which the well remains. The present tower was...

Perched on Castle Hill overlooking Huddersfield, the tower was completed in 1899 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign. The tower was renovated in 1960 when the top seven feet were removed. It reaches the height of almost 997 feet above sea...

This impressive building welcomes one and all to its concerts, events, functions and meetings. Within the Town Hall is a concert hall which seats up to 1200 people and hosts numerous events ranging from classical to comedy. The hall also has a wide variety of...

Located in Huddersfield’s town centre, Huddersfield Art Gallery houses a stunning collection of art by internationally renowned artists such as Francis Bacon, L.S. Lowry, Walter Sickert, Frank Auerbach and Henry Moore, and significant local artists. In addition to...

Victorian mansion house with collections including: local history, Roman, archaeological, textile, bird, insect, plant, scientific, transport, toys and dolls. Vibrant community exhibition programme.

Home to the jewel in the Yorkshire waterways’ crown, this unique spot transports you to another world. Reopened in 2001 after a 20 year restoration programme, the Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre sits on the banks of the historic Huddersfield Narrow Canal, a...

The Marsden Mechanics Hall is the hub of the beautiful West Yorkshire village of Marsden. At the heart of the community we provide the ideal venue for your party, event, weekly meeting or wedding.

Take a walk on the wild side and explore a windswept ecological paradise in the Yorkshire moors

A country house museum in a beautiful parkland setting, Cannon Hall provides a great day out for all the family. Home to the Spencer-Stanhopes for over 200 years, the house now contains collections of fine furniture, old master paintings, colourful pottery, stunning...

The museum is a wonderful introduction to Cawthorne village and its agricultural past. The exhibits range from the beautiful to the bizarre, but all part of life, and all of interest. Amongst many other items, there is a wooden bicycle with iron clad wheels, a test...