A Surprising, Inclusive And Social
Destination For All
Now open
Huddersfield Library Hub
Connected to the former market building, a brand-new glass-fronted library hub is now open. Designed with the town’s community needs in mind, this flexible space features group meeting spaces, quiet breakout rooms, a dedicated children’s area and computer facilities.
It is also home to the West Yorkshire Archive Service (WYAS) Kirklees, which houses more than 32,000 historic items. The collection enables visitors to explore local history, family trees and key archives all in one place.
Now open
Queensgate Square
Queensgate Square is a vibrant new public space at the heart of Our Cultural Heart, framed by Huddersfield Library Hub and the future food hall.
Designed to bring people together, the square can accommodate up to 3,000 visitors and provides a flexible outdoor venue for a wide range of community and cultural events – from food festivals and live music to outdoor cinema screenings and seasonal celebrations.
Coming soon
Food Hall
The striking Grade II listed building formerly known as Queensgate Market is being sympathetically transformed into a vibrant new food hall. Home to ten independent food and drink operators showcasing some of the very best produce and flavours from across the region, the venue will be centred around generous communal seating areas designed to encourage people to meet, relax and socialise. From morning coffee through to evening dining, the venue will bring new energy to the town centre.
Phase Two
Museum and Art Gallery
The striking Grade II Listed building on Princess Alexandra Walk that, until recently, housed the town’s existing library and art gallery will be thoughtfully redeveloped to become a flagship museum and art gallery space.
With a modern extension to the north, a 50-seat café and museum shop, the venue will become one of the leading cultural galleries in Yorkshire, helping to attract more visitors to the town and creating exciting opportunities for local businesses and the UK’s cultural sector.
Future Phases
Urban Park
Our Cultural Heart will reinvent what can be achieved in urban public spaces. The new public park will be a destination in its own right – providing a truly accessible focal point for people of all ages and walks of life to meet, socialise, relax, play, and share experiences. The well-lit destination will act as a key link between the scheme and the wider town centre, including the celebrated Lawrence Batley Theatre and Town Hall.