Huddersfield

Friendly, multicultural and evolving describes today’s Huddersfield.

Having prospered as a textile town during the industrial revolution, Huddersfield is starting a new chapter in its history: one that involves a cleaner, greener future and allows the town’s creative talent to flourish. Textiles and manufacturing  remain key industries for the town, but the focus now is on high tech working and advanced engineering.

A changing town

The town itself is changing. Over the last decade or so, certain parts of Huddersfield are almost unrecognisable. The redevelopment of Kingsgate has created a new shopping centre along with a lively parade of cafés, bars and restaurants.

The University has grown in reputation and size. The Queensgate campus was recently transformed with the £15 million development of the impressive Creative Arts Building.

Other areas of the town have enjoyed significant renovation, including St George’s Square, which is dominated by the grand entrance to Huddersfield railway station, a Grade I listed Victorian building. With  major new developments currently ongoing, such as the Waterfront Quarter, Huddersfield is becoming an increasingly desirable place to live and work.

The result is a vibrant community and flourishing town that has virtually reinvented itself and become a place for companies and people to make it.