Westfield facts for kids

Westfield is a name that can mean many different things! It's often used for towns, cities, schools, and even companies around the world. When you see "Westfield," it usually refers to a place or something named after a place. This page helps you find out what specific "Westfield" you are looking for.

Places Called Westfield

Many towns and areas across the globe are named Westfield. This name often comes from "west field," meaning a field or open land to the west of an older settlement.

Westfield in Australia

• Westfield, Western Australia: A suburb located in the state of Western Australia.

Westfield in Canada

• Grand Bay-Westfield: A town in New Brunswick, Canada.
• Westfield, Nova Scotia: A community found in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Westfield in New Zealand

• Westfield, New Zealand: A suburb located in Auckland, New Zealand.

Westfield in the United Kingdom

England

• Westfield, East Sussex: A village and civil parish in East Sussex.
• Westfield, Norfolk: A small village in Norfolk.
• Westfield, Somerset: A village and civil parish in Somerset.
• Westfield, Woking, Surrey: A suburb of Woking in Surrey.

Scotland

• Westfield, West Lothian: A village in West Lothian, Scotland.

Westfield in the United States

• Westfield, Illinois: A village in Clark County, Illinois.
• Westfield, Indiana: A city in Hamilton County, Indiana, known for its growth.
• Westfield, Massachusetts: A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
• Westfield, New Jersey: A town in Union County, New Jersey.
• Westfield, New York: A town and village in Chautauqua County, New York.
• Westfield, Pennsylvania: A borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
• Westfield, Vermont: A town in Orleans County, Vermont.
• Westfield, Wisconsin: A village in Marquette County, Wisconsin.
• Westfield River: A river in Massachusetts that flows into the Connecticut River.

Schools and Universities

The name Westfield is also used for many educational places.

• Westfield State University: This is a public university located in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. It offers many different study programs.
• Westfield High School (disambiguation): There are many high schools across the United States with the name Westfield High School.

Sports Teams and Events

You can also find the name Westfield in the world of sports.

• Westfield F.C. (Surrey): This is a football (soccer) club based in Woking, Surrey, England.
• Westfield F.C. (Sussex): Another football (soccer) club, this one is located in Westfield, East Sussex, England.
• Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon: This was a very long-distance running race held in Australia.

Other Cool Things Called Westfield

The name Westfield is used for many other interesting things, from companies to vehicles.

• Westfield Shopping Centres: You might know Westfield best from its large shopping centers! The company that owned many of these was called Westfield Group. It was started in 1960 and later split into different companies.
  • Today, some shopping centers in Australia and New Zealand are managed by Scentre Group.
  • Many large shopping centers in Europe and the United States are now part of a company called Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield.
    • Westfield London: A very big shopping center in London, England.
    • Westfield Stratford City: Another huge shopping center in London, located near the Olympic Park.
• Westfield (guitars): This is a company from Scotland that makes guitars. It started making musical instruments in 1989.
• Westfield Sportscars: A company in the UK that builds lightweight sports cars.
• USS Westfield (1861): This was a steam-powered ferryboat used by the United States Navy during the American Civil War.

See also

In Spanish: Westfield para niños