Victoria Tower, Castle Hill
Castle Hill Side, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6TA
The corner-stone of the Victoria Tower was laid on 25 June 1898 by Mr John Frechville Ramsden and was officially opened by the Earl of Scarborough on 24 June 1899. The tower was built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee of 1897.
The Grade II listed building reaches the height of almost 997 feet above sea level with spectacular views. The Tower can be accessed by steps only.
The site contains a diverse mosaic of wildlife habitats and working with Natural England, Castle Hill is a designated Local Nature Reserve and is a Green Flag Award winner for 2023.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1200 - 1630
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1200 - 1630
Location & directions
Castle Hill Side, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6TA
- Contact on day:
- Julian Brown
- Telephone number:
- +447870570914
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
TRAFFIC BARRIER - Closing Times Sept to Oct: 7 pm (Opens daily 7 am) Pedestrian access is by steep paths and a 'Hillside' byway to the summit where there is a car park. Paths to Victoria Tower from the car park are steep and uneven. Please be aware the access road is not suitable for large vehicles. There is a Public Order in place under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 which prohibits any person that may light a firework, or releasing a sky lantern or a balloon on all Kirklees Council, Yorkshire Water and National Trust land. Fixed penalties are in place not exceeding £75.
Additional information
There is 165 steps from the base of Victoria Tower to the open view platform at the top of the building. There is a handrail on either side of the stairs inside.
