Whether you're mad for mint choc chip or prefer a smooth strawberry, there's nothing better than a cold, delicious ice cream on a hot day.

The decisions seem endless: cornets or tubs? Chopped nuts or sprinkles? To flake or not to flake, that is the question.

Luckily in Huddersfield you're never too far from a tempting ice cream parlour to help you cool down with something sweet.

We've round up eight of the best dessert dens for a delicious day out this summer.

Here's 8 ice cream parlours for you to try:

Dixons Milk Ices

Swan Lane, Lockwood/ Leeds Road, Huddersfield

Dixons Milk Ices, Lockwood
Dixons Milk Ices, Lockwood

You can't talk about ice cream in Huddersfield and not mention Dixons. The family business has been making yummy ice cream since 1961 and has two shops, one in Lockwood and one on Leeds Road. Offering flavour-infused ice creams, delicious sundaes, cones, iced coffees and the good old knickerbocker glory, you'll be spoilt for choice with Dixons' range of flavours.

Yummy Yorkshire

Delph House Farm, Denby Dale

Yummy Yorkshire, Denby Dale
Yummy Yorkshire, Denby Dale

Yummy Yorkshire has been making scrumptious artisan ice cream at its farm in Denby Dale since 2007 — and its dairy delights provided so popular they had to open an ice cream parlour at the farm! The award-winning ice cream comes in a huge range of flavours, from traditional chocolate, strawberry and mint to dandelion and burdock, jaffa cake, salted caramel and more!

Longley's Ice Cream and Coffee Shop

Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth

Longley's, Holmfirth
Longley's, Holmfirth

Ice cream fresh from the Longley's dairy can be enjoyed at its ice cream and coffee shop in picturesque Holmfirth. The shop serves scones and cakes as well as ice creams, and the dairy has even created a special milk for its cappucinos. Pick a flavour to sample with a coffee — or take home a tub of your favourite to enjoy at home.

A Month of Sundaes

Peel Street, Marsden

A Month of Sundaes, Marsden
A Month of Sundaes, Marsden

A Month of Sundaes opened in 2008 and has been producing home made food and artisan ice cream in its Marsden parlour ever since. You can also enjoy a bit of culture with your sundae — the second floor of the parlour, The Gallery, exhibits work from local artists, schools and clubs. A Month of Sundaes offers 18 flavours to choose from, which change regularly, and also makes ice cream cakes for special occasions.

Vanilla Bean

Carr Lane, Slaithwaite

Vanilla Bean, Slaithwaite
Vanilla Bean, Slaithwaite

A licensed cafe and ice cream parlour, the Vanilla Bean makes homemade Italian-style ice cream and desserts on the premises, and offers a hot and cold deli menu. The parlour also hosts special events around Christmas, New Year the famous Moonraking Festival — and TripAdvisor reviews say it's a lovely spot to enjoy an ice cream on a sunny day, with an outdoor area for visitors.

Charlotte's Ice Cream

The Meadows, Whitley

Charlotte's Ice Cream, Whitley
Charlotte's Ice Cream, Whitley

High in the hills between Huddersfield and Dewsbury, Charlotte's real jersey ice cream awaits. Offering stunning views over the Calder Valley, a children's play area, giant inflatable slide, rare breed birds and animals and of course Jersey cows, the ice cream parlour is perfect for a family day out. You'll be spoilt for choice — Charlotte's has 36 different flavours!

Kendall's Ice Cream Factory and Cafe

Denholme Gate Road, Hipperholme, Halifax

Kendall's Ice Cream Factory and Cafe, Hipperholme
Kendall's Ice Cream Factory and Cafe, Hipperholme

Kendall's have been serving ice cream for almost a century — and you can try its delicious flavours at its Hipperholme cafe. The ice cream parlour also has a children's play area (so they can run off all that sugar) and serves cooked breakfasts, hot lunches and sandwiches as well as ice cream sundaes and milkshakes.

The Milk Bar

3 The Picture House, Hebden Bridge/2 The Old Arcade, Halifax

The Milk Bar, Hebden Bridge/Halifax
The Milk Bar, Hebden Bridge/Halifax

You can find The Milk Bar's 50s-themed diners in Halifax and Hebden bridge, serving a wide range of milkshakes and real dairy ice creams. The original Hebden Bridge diner opened in 2009, before a second branch opened in Halifax town centre two years later. The parlours also do children's parties.

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