St George's Square
View a plan of St George's Square
Due to the Transpennine Route Upgrade programme and George Hotel regeneration works, there are limitations as to what events can currently take place in St George's Square. These limitations can change as the schemes progress, so please contact towncentreevents@kirklees.gov.uk for up-to-date information. The only space currently available is the South Plaza - the area opposite the Head of Steam pub - which is suitable mainly for promotional activity, information stalls, etc.
In the heart of Huddersfield, the beautiful St George's Square is the town centre's premier and largest event space. The square boasts some of the town's finest buildings including The George Hotel, Lion Chambers, Britannia Buildings, Tite Buildings and Huddersfield Railway Station which was once described as a "stately home with trains in it."
In recent years, the Square has been home to many different events, such as the Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival, the Winter Festival with its striking tipis and mulled wine, as well as parades such as the Caribbean Carnival and for St Patrick's Day which have brought colour and vibrancy to the town as they passed through. Even the Olympic Torch was carried through in 2012!
In addition, the square has also hosted many large scale outdoor street theatre events. In 2014, the whole square was turned into a French farm as part of Hypervelocity, the cultural festival celebrating the Tour de France coming through Huddersfield. It has also seen many incredible aerial performances by French companies such as Transe Express and Plasticiens Volants as part of Festival of Light as well as a prom and pop concert to celebrate the Queen's visit to the town in 2007.
Facilities
| Price | From £200 to £400 per day |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 15,000 ~ |
| Dimensions | Fountain plaza:1382 ㎡ Main Plaza: 1223 ㎡ |
| Licensed site | Yes |
| Electricity supply | 3 pop up towers available on request |
| Water supply | 2 water points are available |
| Access | Fully accessible |
| Weight restrictions | Several areas where heavy plant/vehicles cannot be taken |
| Toilets | None |
Car parking
Nearest car park
On street parking close by. As well as the small short stay car park at the Railway Station there are short and long stay car parks located a short distance away at Huddersfield Bus Station, Bath Street, Brook Street and Cambridge Road.
Other car parks
There is a wide selection of other car parks located near to St George's Square.
Access
Fully accessible . The square can be accessed by vehicle from Railway Street or John William Street in front of the George Hotel.
Please note, Railway Street is within a Bus Gate Zone and vehicle access is restricted at certain times of the day.
If you would like to hire this space
Apply to use this space
Guidance
More information
- Town centre events
- Email towncentreevents@kirklees.gov.uk
