EAT, EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE
Only the best make the list.
WHERE WILL YOUR JOURNEY TAKE YOU
Holmfirth is a historic country village nestled in the heart of the Holme Valley. With events and festivals running throughout the year, the village attracts large crowds and is becoming more and more popular with tourists from across the globe. Not to mention the beautiful walks in and around the area!
SUMMER WINE EXHIBITION
Visit the Last of the Summer Wine exhibition inside Compo’s House, where there’s a collection of photographs and memorabilia or opt for a guided 10 mile tour of the area.
HOLMFIRTH VINEYARD
Holmfirth Vineyard is a beautiful seven acre vineyard set in 360 degree views of the national peak district with purpose built visitors centre and restaurant.
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
One of the most unique small gigging venues, The Picturedrome in Holmfirth, hosts live concerts in this funky old cinema nearly every weekend from favourites like Billy Bragg, and Bad manners.
DIGLEY RESERVOIR WALK
Located towards the south-west of Holmfirth are two popular circular walks around the Digley Reservoir. For those looking for a short stroll alongside woods and through fields, the short walk is approximately 1.2 miles long and is an ideal walk for families.
THE THONGS & WOLFSTONE HEIGHTS WALK
A 3.92 miles walk from the centre of Holmfirth to the twin villages of Netherthong and Upperthong taking in Wolfstone Hieghts which is one of the valleys finest viewpoints.
HOLMFIRTH FOLK FESTIVAL
There has been a folk festival in Holmfirth for about 30 years. The Festival has gone from strength to strength and prides itself on producing a community based festival involving schools, local talent, most businesses in the town and, of course, a small army of volunteers. The Holmfirth folk festival has something to offer for everyone! Be sure to plan in advance if you want to be part of the experience.
HOLMFIRTH DUCK RACE
The Holmfirth Duck Race is a charity event involving the pouring of many, many, MANY plastic ducks (not real ones, we need to stress this!) into the river alongside the Sands recreation ground in sunny Holmfirth. Money raised goes to local charities and good causes in your area. It’s quite the event to see!
HOLMFIRTH ARTWEEK
One of the UK’s Largest Open Art Exhibitions, featuring over 400 exhibitors and over 2,000 artworks, plus dozens of fringe venues across the local area with thousands more works of art and craft, be sure to check the dates if you are interested.
OSCARS
Welcome to Oscar’s, named after our plucky Persian cat who enjoyed the finer things in life! Whatever takes your fancy, Oscar’s has got it. Sit, relax and enjoy. I’m sure your time here will be just purr-fect!
THE BLACK CAT BISTRO
The Black Cat Bistro is a small and intimate restaurant located in the centre of Holmfirth. Serving French inspired home-style cuisine, sourced locally we pride ourselves on making everything in house, with a small kitchen staff working hard to ensure the best quality dishes are served to our customers.
BENGAL SPICE
If the taste of something spicy is just what you fancy, then why not try Bengal Spice Restaurant & Takeaway. The popular Bengal Spice has been welcoming diners for the past 13 years, serving up a wide range of delicious and authentic fusion dishes.
POPPA PICCOLINO’S
Poppa Piccolinos is a family friendly Italian Restaurant that was established nearly 20 years ago. Their main menu offers a classic selection of Italian cuisine, including pizza, pasta, risotto and salads. Children are also catered for with their very own menu, which includes tasty meals that are perfect for young taste-buds.