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Holmfirth
Best known for its Last of the Summer Wine connections, there is far more to discover in the Holme Valley. Quiet villages sit
in this picturesque valley, which cuts deep into the heather moorland of the Peak District.
In Holmfirth, you can explore 'setted ginnels' and discover former weavers' cottages, art and craft galleries,
including that of Ashley Jackson, as well as some familiar TV locations. Honley, the second largest village in the
valley, has a particularly attractive old centre close to the church.
Art and music is woven into the very fabric of the towns and villages along the Holme Valley. The Holmfirth
Musical Festival was founded in the 1940s, the Holmfirth Choral Society in the 1930s and the Holme Valley Brass
Band Contest can trace its roots back to the 1920s. Holmfirth Artweek, the largest public entry Art Exhibition
in England, celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2006. A number of nationally recognised artists and sculptors
live and work in the valley including Ashley Jackson, Trevor Stubley, Mick Kirkby-Geddes and Brendan
Hesmondhalgh. And there has been an annual Folk Festival in Holmfirth for over thirty years.
Run throughout the year, events and festivals provide entertainment for all the family. Last of the Summer Wine
fans can take a tour of the filming locations and Cragrats Theatre hold many themed evenings at their stylish
café bar.
With a wide range of accommodation in all price ranges, extend your stay and browse our selection of luxurious
hotels, homely bed and breakfasts and cosy self-catering cottages. Holmfirth is home to many restaurants,
pubs,
cafés, and tea rooms, all unique in their own way.
Holmfirth is surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the South Pennines and the Peak District National Park,
and is traversed by the Pennine Cycleway, making it an ideal area for
walking, cycling, touring and exploring.
Take a 360° virtual tour of Holmfirth for a glimpse of the stunning countryside. |
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