If you are about to move to Huddersfield for university you might be finding the move a bit scary. It isn’t necessarily the biggest student city like Leeds, Oxford or Sheffield. Don’t panic though, there’s still plenty to offer, from social activities, culture and a variety of student accommodation, Huddersfield has it all. Just maybe on a slightly smaller scale.
Huddersfield has some beautiful parks spread throughout the town. I found as a student, parks were a great way to clear the mind, have a bit of time to yourself and truly get a chance to recharge the batteries to get back to studying. They might not seem the nicest place throughout the winter months, but come Spring these places transform themselves. My recommendation would be to check out Beaumont park first, it’s walking distance from Lockwood station and is my favourite place to stretch my legs around Huddersfield. There’s various events held in the park across the year too, and can be a great venue to organise some of your own (smaller) events too with your friends.
If you are into football, then Huddersfield has plenty to offer. In 2016 Huddersfield, for the first time, qualified for the premier league. Therefore, the calibre of football on offer is truly outstanding. The John Smith’s stadium is currently the smallest stadium that the premier league has to offer, so often tickets can be relatively hard to come by, but more often than not it is possible. Of course, football can be a pricey endeavour, but it is well worth the experience at least once throughout your time in Huddersfield. Sadly, Huddersfield are struggling a little bit in the 2018/19 season, and are one of the favourites for relegation. So, if it’s premier league that you’re keen to see, rather than just the atmosphere itself, I recommend heading there before the end of this season, just in case the worst happens!
If the smallness of Huddersfield starts to get to you, or you just need a change of scenery, then Manchester is the next, slightly larger town, along. Trains run regularly into Manchester piccadilly, and is close enough for you to be able to get there for nice day trips. Manchester also has a vibrant nightlife, a lot of which is catered toward students. If there’s any gigs or nights outs that you and your friends fancy but are worried about the lack of public transport, look into taxis. As a student taxis almost always seem off limits due to how expensive they are, however if there’s a large enough group of you, sharing a taxi back to Huddersfield can often be not too more expensive than the train. Or if that’s not an option, hope to make some good friends in Manchester whose home you can crash at before catching a train in the morning!