As the setting for the long-running BBC series Last of the Summer Wine Holmfirth is already very well known to many, though the beauty and diversity of the area cannot really be understood without a visit. Situated in the Holme valley with the large town of Huddersfield a few miles north and the Peak District National Park close by to the south, Holmfirth has enormous attraction for visitors, even those who have not been enthralled by Compo and his mates over the years. In medieval times the settlement grew up around a crossing of the River Holme, with a corn mill sited nearby for ease of transport. Even before the industrial revolution the area was an important textile centre, and after today most textile business has gone overseas some specialists remain in the district. Interestingly, given the regular filming in the town by the BBC, and at the start of the 19th century the area’s booming film industry (local entrepreneurs the Bamforths were the Sam Goldwyn’s of the day), Holmfirth probably means Holly Wood. Sid’s café and other sites linked to Nora Batty and crew can be visited by aficionados, but there is a lot more to be seen in the country around Holmfirth, with beautiful villages well worth a call, some intriguingly named ones among them: Netherthong, Upperthong, and Totties included. The rolling Pennine countryside provides a great contrast with the stone cottages and narrow snickets to be seen in the town itself, and it is the beautiful hills that for most will provide the longest-lasting memories.
Camping
Holme Valley Camping & Caravan Park
Care Home
Dentist
Elmwood Dental Practice
Holmfirth Dental Surgery
Market
Bridge Tavern Car Boot
Holmfirth Market
Pub and Bar
Clothiers Arms
Coach & Horses Inn & Bistro (Honley)
Elephant & Castle
Ford Inn
Nook
Royal Oak
Shepherds Rest
Shoulder Of Mutton Inn
Wooldale Arms
Restaurant
Cinnamon Lodge
Coach & Horses Inn & Bistro (Honley)
Compo's
CragRats Café Bar
El Paso
Royal Oak
Shepherds Rest
Solicitor
Taxi
Shaw's Private Hire
Smithy's Private Hire
Town & Country Private Hire
Vet
Sports Clubs
Honley CC (Cricket)
Meltham CC (Cricket)
Shops
Daisy Lane Books
Country Flowers
Addy's Butchers
Brooklands Nurseries
Your Nuts
Henderson Opticians Ltd
Dawson & Hall
Sculpture Lounge
Ashley Jackson Galleries
Robinson Ceramics
Wow Foods
Old Bridge Bakery
The Outdoor Attitude
Sweet Greetings
Antiques
Places to Stay near Holmfirth
White Horse Inn (0.18 miles)
Sunnybank Guest House (0.31 miles)
A Victorian gentleman’s residence, built for the local GP, Dr Trotter, in 1865 and situated near the centre of Holmfirth in the glorious countryside of the Holme Valley - the ... More
Old Stoney Bank (1.23 miles)
Set in over eight acres of garden and woodland, Old Stoney Bank commands prime views over the fishing lake that forms one of the many features of the extensive grounds. The landscaped terraced gardens that ... More | visit website
Red Lion Inn (1.57 miles)
As you would expect ... More | visit website
Ackroyd House (1.75 miles)
The Huntsman Inn (2.21 miles)
Situated on the picturesque and historical Saddleworth Moor, The Huntsman Inn welcomes you to the Delight of West Yorshire and the famous village of Holmfirth - the setting of the popular TV series - Last ... More | visit website
The Woodman Inn (3.50 miles)
Innkeepers Lodge (4.26 miles)
Situated just off the a629 for kirkburton, the lodge is on the right in penistone road. local attractions include victoris tower, the bronte way, oakwell hall, holmfirth (where they film ... More
Titanic Spa Apartments (4.72 miles)
Situated in a converted Textile mill in Yorkshire, 4 miles from the centre of Huddersfield, the Titanic Spa Apartments are located in the historic site of Titanic Mill. The apartments ... More
The Fountain Inn (4.99 miles)
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