About
Holmfirth is a market town in the Pennine hills of West Yorkshire, in the north of England. It sits in the Holme Valley, where stone houses climb the slopes above the river, and it is best known as the filming location for the BBC comedy series Last of the Summer Wine. Many visitors come for that connection, but the town has enough of its own character to reward a visit on its own terms.
What to see and do
- Walk the streets of picturesque stone cottages and recognise scenes from the show.
- Browse the independent shops that line the town centre.
- Stop for a meal or a drink in one of the town's cafes.
- Set out on walks through the surrounding Holme Valley countryside.
Why visit
Holmfirth suits a slower kind of day. The town is compact, so you can see its centre on foot, and the hills around it are close enough to reach without a long journey. A morning among the shops and cafes can be followed by an afternoon walk in open country, which makes it a practical base for anyone who enjoys both small-town life and the landscape of the Pennines.
If you are a fan of the programme, the streets themselves are the main draw. If you are not, the setting and the walking are reason enough to go.
