Whether you're Huddersfield born and bred, or visiting for a weekend, there's plenty of things to do.

From fabulous restaurants to cosy pubs, beautiful parks to fascinating museums, art galleries and more, both here's our guide to making the most of a day out in Huddersfield.

Eating Out

Turtle Bay, King Street, Huddersfield.

From fine dining to pub grub and cuisines from around the world, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out in Huddersfield.

Looking for inspiration? Take a look at our restaurant reviews page to see what we thought of Huddersfield's eateries.

And don't miss Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival, which takes over St George's Square every August!

Pubs

Magic Rock Brewery and Tap, Willow Business Park. Richard Burhouse in his tap house.

There's a reason Huddersfield is the home of the Real Ale Trail — we've got some fantastic pubs!

Bars and clubs

Louie's Liquor Store, Tokyo, Queen Street, Huddersfield.

We asked Huddersfield to name its favourite bars, pubs and clubs — if you're planning a night out in Huddersfield, take some inspiration from the locals! Popular Huddersfield clubs including Tokyo's and Revolution have also unveiled brand new looks, with specialist liquor bars, roof terraces and live music spots joining Huddersfield club scene.

Arts and Culture

Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield.

If you're looking for a weekend of culture in Huddersfield, there's art, museums, theatre and classical music right on your doorstep.

Huddersfield Art Gallery is home to paintings and sculptures by internationally acclaimed artists including LS Lowry, Francis Bacon and Henry Moore, with local artists also featured and a programme of temporary exhibitions.

Huddersfield's Lawrence Batley Theatre hosts drama, ballet, comedy and more, and the Huddersfield Literature Festival brings a wide-ranging arts celebration to town each March. Then there's the town hall, which stages musical shows, concerts and stand-up comedy in a grand setting.

Huddersfield is also home to some fascinating museums — and there are more treasures to be found across West Yorkshire, with the National Media Museum and Eureka! Children's Museum just a short drive away.

Shopping

House of Fraser, Kingsgate, Huddersfield.
House of Fraser, Kingsgate, Huddersfield.

From high street names to independent stores, markets and more, there are plenty of shopping options in Huddersfield. The Kingsgate Shopping Centre boasts high street fashion, homewares and brands, while the Packhorse Centre has added a food court to keep hungry shoppers satisfied.

Days Out

Visitors pass through the Family of Man sculptures at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Whether you want to enjoy Huddersfield's beautiful parks, climb Castle Hill, lose yourself in a museum or art gallery or have some fun with the kids, we've got lots of ideas for fun days out in Huddersfield and beyond.