George Hotel, Huddersfield

Name: George Hotel
Address: Huddersfield, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in Huddersfield

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 53°38'55"N, 1°47'0"W

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Newsome (Huddersfield Town Centre)Huddersfield United Kingdom

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George Hotel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Football
Kirklees Stadium, Huddersfield
15 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.
~1290 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kingsgate Shopping Centre, Huddersfield
7 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.
~1580 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Huddersfield Art Gallery, Huddersfield
8 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.
~1760 ftS
City hall
Huddersfield Town Hall, Huddersfield
9 min walk • Huddersfield Town Hall is a municipal facility in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It is a Grade II listed building.
1.2 miE
Historical and natural history exhibits
Tolson Museum, Huddersfield
30 min walk • The Tolson Memorial Museum, also known as Tolson Museum, is housed in Ravensknowle Hall, a Victorian mansion in Ravensknowle Park on Wakefield Road in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. The museum was given to the town by Legh Tolson in memory of his two nephews who were killed in the First World War.
~940 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Rock club
The Parish, Huddersfield
5 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.
~1000 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Patrick's Church, Huddersfield
5 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.
~260 ftS
Museum
Rugby League Heritage Centre, Huddersfield
2 min walk • The Rugby League Heritage Centre was formerly located in the basement of the George Hotel, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England.
~1490 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield
8 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.
0.4 miW
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield
11 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.
0.6 miW
Park
Greenhead Park, Huddersfield
15 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 George Hotel?

Nearby attractions include Rugby League Heritage Centre, Huddersfield (2 min walk), Huddersfield Media Centre project, Huddersfield (3 min walk), The Parish, Huddersfield (5 min walk), St Patrick's Church, Huddersfield (5 min walk).

How to get to George Hotel by public transport?

The nearest stations to George Hotel:

Train

Huddersfield (2 min walk)
Lockwood (31 min walk)

Bus

Huddersfield Bus Station (6 min walk)
Old Fieldhouse Lane Depot (36 min walk)