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Huddersfield railway station

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Huddersfield railway station — a Grade I-listed railway station in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Huddersfield railway station is a Grade I-listed building in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Huddersfield railway station serves the town of Huddersfield, in West Yorkshire, England. It is a stop on the Huddersfield line and is managed by TransPennine Express, which provides trains between the North West, Yorkshire and the North East. It is also served by Northern Trains, which operates trains on the Huddersfield, Penistone and Caldervale lines.

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Background

History

s' circular, dated 25 September 1846, regarding attendance at the laying of the station's foundation stone by the Earl Fitzwilliam (transcription) |alt=see link to transcription, in caption]] Designed by the architect James Pigott Pritchett and built by the firm of Joseph Kaye in 1846 50 using the neo-classical style, the station is well known in architectural circles for its classical-style facade, with a portico of the Corinthian order, consisting of six columns in width and two in depth, which dominates St George's Square. It faces out towards Lion Buildings. It is a Grade I listed building. In the 1880s, the station was extended with the installation of an island platform with an…

Description

There were six platforms: On the disused side of platform 2, an old carriage is bolted to the ground, alongside a grounded body of a Class 144 Pacer. Set in its window is a plaque commemorating 100 years of Steamtrain Hoorn Medemblik, a Dutch heritage railway.

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Coordinates
53.6480, -1.7850
District
Kirklees
Parish
Kirklees, unparished area
Postcode
HD1 1JF
Parliamentary constituency
Huddersfield

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Huddersfield railway station?
Huddersfield railway station is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD1 1JF), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
Who owns Huddersfield railway station?
Huddersfield railway station is owned by TransPennine Express.
Is Huddersfield railway station a listed building?
Huddersfield railway station is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
Is Huddersfield railway station free to visit?
Yes, Huddersfield railway station is free to enter.
How do I get to Huddersfield railway station?
Drivers can navigate to postcode HD1 1JF. It sits within the Huddersfield parliamentary constituency.