Holmfirth - Town that inspired Last of the Summer Wine

Where the rivers Holme and Ribble meet, you will find the pretty town of Holmfirth which is well known to many in Britain, as it featured for many years in a long running sit-com called Last of the Summer Wine, making it a popular destination with visitors.

On arriving, it’s easy to see why it was chosen by television as an archetypal Yorkshire small town, as it retains the quaint charm of bygone years, amidst impressive scenery.

Discover Holmfirth

Sitting in the heart of the breath-taking Holme Valley, this picture-postcard town is popular with walkers and wildlife lovers alike.  Holmfirth is the renowned location of the TV classic Last of the Summer Wine.


Places to Stay

The following accommodation is in or close to Holmfirth in the Kirklees area, near Huddersfield. Also see our Holmfirth hotels pages.

Back Holme Cottage

17 Back Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 1HG, United Kingdom

Ackroyd House

13 Top of the Bank, Holmfirth, HD4 6XZ, United Kingdom

1940s riverside apartment

11A Woodhead Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2JU, United Kingdom

The Huntsman Inn

The Huntsman Inn, Greenfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3XF, United Kingdom

The Boshaw Trout

Penistone Road, Hade Edge, Holmfirth, HD9 2JG, United Kingdom

Maltings Loft

Maltings Farm, The Street Hepworth, Hepworth, IP22 2PX, United Kingdom

Long Ing Farm, Holmfirth

Long Ing Farm, Hade Edge, Holmfirth, HD9 2JF, United Kingdom

Coddy’s Farm

Lower Whitegate Farm, Whitegate Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2TH, United Kingdom

Boshaw Cottage, Holmfirth

7 Boshaw, Hade Edge, Holmfirth, HD9 1RS, United Kingdom

Swans Nest

3A Market Place, Meltham, Holmfirth, Holmfirth, HD9 4NH, United Kingdom

Lane End Cottage Holmfirth Double & Twin Ensuites

Horn Lane Lane end cottage, Snowgatehead, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 7DH, United Kingdom

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Food & Drink in Holmfirth

Wondering where to eat or have a drink? There’s a range of options in and around Holmfirth. There’s a range of options in the area, from light bites in a cafe, through pubs and inns, up to sit-down restaurants; all options are literally on the table here.


Holmfirth on the map

Holmfith lies south of Huddersfield and due west of Penistone, in rural West Yorkshire.


Where next?

Head into Huddersfield for culture, shopping & travel links.