Fartown Ground, Huddersfield

Name: Fartown Ground
Address: Huddersfield, United Kingdom

#47 among attractions in Huddersfield

Sport, Sport venue

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The Fartown Ground is a sports ground located in the Huddersfield suburb of Fartown in West Yorkshire, England and is predominantly famous for being the home ground of Huddersfield Rugby League Club from 1878 to 1992. It was the scene of many great games, including the Challenge Cup finals of 1908 and 1910, several Challenge Cup semi finals, John Player Cup finals and international matches. ()

Capacity: 5000Coordinates: 53°39'43"N, 1°47'18"W

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Greenhead (Birkby)Huddersfield United Kingdom

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Fartown Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kirklees Stadium, Kingsgate Shopping Centre, Huddersfield Art Gallery, Huddersfield Town Hall.

1 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Football
Kirklees Stadium, Huddersfield
26 min walk • Kirklees Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. Since 1994, it has been the home ground of football club Huddersfield Town and rugby league side Huddersfield Giants, both of whom moved from Leeds Road.
1.2 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kingsgate Shopping Centre, Huddersfield
30 min walk • The Kingsgate Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in Huddersfield located to the west of Shorehead Roundabout and East of the junction of King Street and Queen Street and Cross Church Street.
1.2 miS
Museum, Art museum
Huddersfield Art Gallery, Huddersfield
32 min walk • The Huddersfield Art Gallery is an art gallery in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, northern England. It is currently owned and operated by Kirklees Council.
1.3 miS
City hall
Huddersfield Town Hall, Huddersfield
33 min walk • Huddersfield Town Hall is a municipal facility in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.9 miS
Museum
George Hotel, Huddersfield
24 min walk • The George Hotel in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, is a Grade II listed building famous as the birthplace of rugby league football in 1895. The 60 bed hotel was built in 1851 and closed in January 2013, with the receivers looking for a new buyer.
1.1 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Rock club
The Parish, Huddersfield
28 min walk • St Peter's Church, also known as Huddersfield Parish Church, is a Church of England parish church in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. There has been a church on the site since the 11th century, but the current building dates from 1836. It is situated on the Kirkgate near Southgate in the centre of the town.
0.9 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Patrick's Church, Huddersfield
23 min walk • St Patrick's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. It serves the Parish of the Holy Redeemer in the Deanery of Huddersfield, in the Diocese of Leeds. Built in 1832 for use as a parish church, it was designed by Joseph Kaye, an architect from Bradford.
1 miS
Museum
Rugby League Heritage Centre, Huddersfield
26 min walk • The Rugby League Heritage Centre was formerly located in the basement of the George Hotel, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England.
1.2 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield
31 min walk • The Lawrence Batley Theatre is a theatre in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England which offers drama, music, dance and comedy. The theatre is named after Lawrence Batley, a local entrepreneur and philanthropist, who founded a nationwide cash and carry chain.
0.8 miS
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield
22 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is a Church of England parish church in the town of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It opened in 1819 and is a grade II* listed building.
1 miS
Park
Greenhead Park, Huddersfield
26 min walk • Greenhead Park is an urban park located 0.5 miles west of the town centre of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It is one of the largest parks in Huddersfield and was originally opened in 1884.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fartown Ground?

Nearby attractions include Fartown, Huddersfield (9 min walk), Cowcliffe, Huddersfield (11 min walk), Birkby, Huddersfield (12 min walk), Edgerton, Huddersfield (18 min walk).

How to get to Fartown Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fartown Ground:

Train

Huddersfield (24 min walk)

Bus

Old Fieldhouse Lane Depot (29 min walk)
Huddersfield Bus Station (29 min walk)