Located in the heart of the beautiful Holme Valley, Holmfirth is a small town that sits just north of the Peak District in West Yorkshire. The town is better known as the location for the popular BBC TV series Last of the Summer Wine, with thousands of fans making the journey every year to visit such locations as Sid’s Café and Nora Batty’s Steps.

Whilst Last of the Summer Wine is a major visitor attraction, it certainly isn’t the only reason people visit Holmfirth year in and year out. With it’s breathtaking scenery across the Holme Valley, Holmfirth is also popular with walkers and wildlife enthusiasts alike, and if that isn’t enough there are some wonderful attractions to be seen in the town itself.

With the CragRats Theatre and Café Bar located on Dunford Road, and the popular Picturedrome Cinema showcasing all manner of live acts and contemporary films, there’s always something to see and do in the evenings. During the day Sid’s Café provide an unmissable Summer Wine Exhibition and TV location tour that’ll see you visit some of the other popular locations used in the series, such as the White Horse Pub.

Holmfirth is also home to a wide range of eating places, including restaurants, wine bars, pubs take-aways that cater for a wide variety of tastes. The most popular amongst visitors being Hervey’s Wine Bar in Norridge Bottom, The Carniceria in Victoria Square, and the Old Bridge Hotel beside the river.

Holmfirth is one of the most popular and much loved destinations for short breaks in West Yorkshire, with visitors flocking to the sleepy town all year round.

Weekly Markets

A truly enticing market with a wonderful range of stalls brimming with antiques, collectibles, jewellery, retro, shabby chic and plenty of hidden gems.

Vintage Market
Wednesday 10.00am until 4.30pm

A truly enticing market with a wonderful range of stalls brimming with antiques, collectibles, jewellery, retro, shabby chic and plenty of hidden gems.

General Market
Thursday 9.00am until 4.30pm

A busy weekday market bursting with fresh produce including local meats, eggs, cheese, fruit and vegetables, bread and cakes, plus a wonderful selection of plants and flowers, all the essential household items, superb silver jewellery and much more.

Craft and Food Market
Saturday 9.00am until 4.30pm

A wonderful combination of hand-made crafts and fresh food.

Craft stalls include hand-made basketry, jewellery, cards and stationary, knitwear, sewing and embroidery, glassware, photography and more. Alongside the traditional crafts, the market is full of fresh foods, including local meats, cheeses, seasonal fruit and vegetables, biscuits, breads and cakes.

Special Markets & Events

Food & Drink Festival
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September

Join us for the fourth year at one of the best festivals in the North.

Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday 31 October

Ghostly goings on at the market with themed craft activities and spooky treats.

Holmfirth Art Market
Sunday 22 November

A unique event where selected artists and designer makers sell beautiful homewares, garden sculpture, jewellery, paintings, fashion, photography and more – direct to the public.

Christmas Craft Market
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 November

Take a break from the high street and indulge in some traditional Christmas shopping perfecto for those unique gifts.

Sunday Christmas Shopping
Sunday 6 & Sunday 13 December

Squeeze in time for extra shopping with Sunday opening at the market.

Farmers Markets

Every third Sunday from 8.00am until 2.00pm

Take a trip to the farmers market where you can buy fresh, nutritious, good quality food direct from the person who produces it.

The selection of produce available at the Farmers Market will vary with season, however you are likely to be able to find a delicious selection of vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, bread and cakes, jams, fruit juices and dairy produce.

Farmers Markets Dates & Timetable:

• Sunday 20 September
• Sunday 18 Ocober
• Sunday 15 November
• Sunday 20 December
• Sunday 17 January
• Sunday 21 February
• Sunday 21 March
• Sunday 18 April
• Sunday 16 May
• Sunday 20 June
• Sunday 18 July

Market Cafe & Children’s Zone

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast or lunch at the superb market cafe. Offering the very best in fresh local produce, the cafe is also home to our free children’s play area.

Activities change throughout the year, and range from bouncy castles, ball pools, and soft play to craft tables, activity centres, and much more.

Look out for special attractions throughout the yearincluding face painting, balloon modelling and Punch & Judy.

The Children’s Zone and cafe are also available to book for children’s parties.