Market Cross
📍 Market Pl, Huddersfield HD1 2AA, UK
About Market Cross
The Market Cross stands as a prominent historical landmark in the heart of Huddersfield, situated in the bustling Market Place. This well-regarded spot, boasting a 4.1/5 Google rating, serves as a central point for locals and visitors alike. It's often praised as a perfect location to pause, take a moment to rest, or meet up with friends while exploring the town. Its enduring presence makes it a truly noteworthy feature of Huddersfield's urban landscape.
Historically, the Market Cross marked a significant middle spot in the town, witnessing the daily comings and goings of countless people heading to shops and colleges. While the original Victorian Stone drinking fountain once associated with this site now resides in Greenhead Park, the Market Cross continues its role as a communal gathering place. Visitors often enjoy its benches for a small picnic in the sunshine, or simply to observe the vibrant activity of the town around them, making it a beloved public space for everyone.
Visiting Information
The Market Cross is accessible throughout most of the day, open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday to Friday, and from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. It features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring that it is welcoming to all. As a public landmark, there are no specific payment options required for access.
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📍 Market Pl, Huddersfield HD1 2AA, UK
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Showing 5 of 46 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
This is a great place to get together with friends sit down and have a catch up with them or just to have a rest while your shopping or while your in town just to look at the world around you 😊 I think it's a perfect place for everyone. At different times, it has its quiet, medium busy and very busy times its good for everyone. It's also great for kids as they can have a rest and enjoy the statue.
This marks a middle spot in the town, traversed by many people making their way ti the shops and colleges. It used to host the Victorian Stone drinking fountain which is now located in Greenhead Park. We sat on one of te benches in the sunshine and enjoyed a small picnic. Born and bred in Huddersfield I have a soft spot for this place.
It's an interesting monument that is worth a visit if you can get past the loads of rubbish and empty drinks cups from the McDonalds nearby or the drinks and 'spice' heads who loiter and beg around it!!
Grubby, deadbeats hanging around Lots of litter, even though bins are provided. On a plus side, the cenotaph is respected
Nice place to eat ice cream from McDonald's at .. especially in lock down