History

One of the major leisure destinations in the north of England The Galpharm Stadium is a versatile sports, leisure and commercial complex located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

In November 1991 a unique partnership was formed between Kirklees Metropolitan Council, Huddersfield Town FC and Huddersfield Rugby League Club to create a complex which would be a versatile sports, entertainment and hospitality facility with a commercial theme integrated into the design... A Blueprint for others to follow.

The focal point of the 51 acre site is the uniquely designed 24,500 seater stadium which is home to the two sports clubs and was awarded the prestigious RIBA Building of the Year award for 1995.The stadium boasts

an impressive range of facilities that are available for use throughout the year including the Fantastic Media Stand which includes a purpose built Business & Conference Centre and a Community Health & Leisure Pod.

To the south of the site lies a 30 bay Golf Driving Range with professional teaching facilities and a 1500 sq. ft. Golf Superstore and to the north of the site is a 9 screen cinema with over 2000 seats and associated restaurant/bar facilities.

The stadium has received significant funding from a range of commercial and government funding sources. This includes English Sports Council (£5.5m), English Partnerships (£1.66m), Football Trust (£2.75m) and Foundation for Sports and Arts (£1m). Around £2m in sponsorship has been received from Galpharm Plc, Panasonic and Lawrence Batley OBE, along with significant capital funding from the partnership.At a cost of almost £40 million the stadium complex is rapidly becoming known as one of the major leisure destinations in the north of England.