Beautiful countryside, independent shops, big nightlife, sporting legends… they’re all on your doorstep when you’re living in Huddersfield.
And did we mention the people? This has to be one of the friendliest places on earth. Also, Lonely Planet has voted our county of Yorkshire one of the world’s top destinations. View the Lonely Planet Guide to Huddersfield.
Is Huddersfield a nice place to live?
There are a variety of things to think about when choosing a location for university, especially what it's like to live there. Huddersfield is proud to be a part of the country's friendliest county. And we're proud to get great feedback from visitors to campus, such as "everyone was extremely welcoming and friendly".
Welcome to friendly Huddersfield!
Where is Huddersfield?
Huddersfield is in a great central location in the UK. It’s around three and a half hours north of London by car. Leeds and Manchester are both just a quick train ride away. And good connections to the M62 and M1 mean it’s easy to reach the rest of the UK by car or bus. So travelling to see your family or friends for a weekend should be a breeze.
Culture
Huddersfield has a strong cultural heritage, from the Grade I listed buildings to long running cultural events including Huddersfield Literature Festival and the acclaimed Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. Get your fix of culture at the Lawrence Batley Theatre right across the road from the University. You’ll find a diverse line up of entertainment, comedy, dance, live music, theatre and cabaret.
Looking for something creative to do? Creative Kirklees is a free guide to arts and creative events, news and opportunities in the Kirklees area of West Yorkshire.
Sports and outdoor activities
Enjoy the active life? Huddersfield and the surrounding areas offer no end of opportunities to stay in shape. Hiking, cycling and climbing are all popular outdoor pastimes in and around the Pennine Hills.
Huddersfield also has a proud rugby and football heritage. Rugby League was born in Huddersfield in 1895 and the Huddersfield Giants Super League team plays regularly at the John Smith’s stadium. The stadium is also home to Huddersfield Town AFC. Both teams have a loyal fan base in the town. The stadium also hosts non-sporting events and concerts including performances by Little Mix and Take That.
