This is Huddersfield

Huddersfield is a thriving, friendly, multicultural town. With a population of 115,000 it is one of the largest towns in the UK and offers all the sporting, cultural and social amenities you would expect from a major regional centre.

The historic town of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire has its own particular identity and character and is an attractive place to live, work and study. It is one of the friendliest towns in the north of country, surrounded by some of the most spectacular countryside you’ll find anywhere in England. See a map of Huddersfield's location in the UK.

The thriving town centre contains an attractive blend of traditional and modern, with famous Victorian architecture. Huddersfield has as many buildings listed for their architectural importance as the city of Bath and more per head of population than Oxford.

A multicultural town

As a lively and multicultural town, Huddersfield continues to attract people from around the globe and you will quickly feel at home. Its truly vibrant community spirit gives a hearty welcome to all and is already home to an exciting array of African-Caribbean, Chinese, Czech, Greek, Indian, Italian, Pakistani, Polish and Ukrainian communities – to name just a few. In addition, Huddersfield puts on several international markets throughout the year.

A sporting town

Huddersfield boasts successful football and rugby teams both playing their matches at the award-winning Galpharm Stadium. Huddersfield is the birth place of Rugby League and the University of Huddersfield is a proud sponsor of the Huddersfield Giants Rugby League team. Read more about sport at the University.

A musical and creative town

Huddersfield is rated among the UK’s top ten towns for an up-and-coming creative, social and cultural mix. It is well known for its musical heritage and its live music scene contines to grow. The University's concert hall is a venue for the world-famous Contemporary Music Festival and the town is also home to the renowned Huddersfield Choral Society. The Galpharm Stadium has recently seen performances by top artists Elton John, Bryan Adams, REM and Bon Jovi. The Lawrence Batley Theatre hosts many national plays and the annual University graduate fashion show. See a calendar of festivals and events in the town.

Low cost of living

The cost of living in Huddersfield is low compared to other parts of the UK, and it’s a pretty safe place to be - so you can stretch your budget while being part of a friendly, yet exciting environment.

Cities and countryside nearby

Huddersfield provides easy access to other cultural centres in the region including the renowned music venues and shopping available in the cities of Leeds and Manchester. If you want a break from urban life, you are close to the rugged South Pennines, with the dramatic Peak District, Brontë Country and the Yorkshire Dales all within easy reach. From the campus there are extensive views of the Pennine foothills.

As well as providing ample opportunities for mountain biking, walking and other outdoor pursuits, the surrounding area is home to Yorkshire Sculpture Park, one of Europe’s leading open-air art organisations.

Transport links

Being less than one hour from Liverpool, Leeds, York, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, and Birmingham and only three hours from London, Huddersfield is excellently placed to explore the rest of the UK. The town is convenient for Manchester International Airport. Read more about travel and transport.