Holmfirth

Holmfirth is a market town in West Yorkshire, England, located in the Holme Valley within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees. It lies to the southeast of Huddersfield and on the River Holme. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it became part of Kirklees in 1974.

The town developed as a textile centre in the 18th and 19th centuries, with mills along the river powering cloth production. Its market town status endured, and the town’s steep streets and stone-built buildings give it a distinctive character. The surrounding Holme Valley remains important for agriculture and countryside recreation.

Holmfirth is best known for its long association with the BBC television series Last of the Summer Wine, which was filmed in and around the town for many years. The show helped attract visitors and established Holmfirth as a tourism focal point, with fans visiting locations in the Market Square and nearby countryside.

Notable features include the Holmfirth Viaduct, a historic masonry railway bridge spanning the River Holme, and the town center’s mix of independent shops, pubs, and cafes. The area around Holmfirth offers outdoor activities such as walking and cycling, and the town serves as a gateway to the wider Holme Valley.

In terms of transport, Holmfirth is primarily accessed by road, with the A6024 and surrounding routes providing connections to Huddersfield and other towns. The town does not have its own passenger railway station; the nearest rail links are in Huddersfield.