Best known for its Last of the Summer Wine connections, in Holmfirth, you can explore 'setted ginnels' and discover former weavers' cottages, art and craft galleries, including that of Ashley Jackson, as well as some familiar TV locations.

Holmfirth is surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the South Pennines and the Peak District National Park, and is traversed by the Pennine Cycleway, making it an ideal area
for walking, cycling, touring and exploring.

Travel to Holmfirth

By road
The M62 crosses the north of the district and offers easy connections with the M1, M6,
and A1 north/south routes. Good roads within the area enable easy touring.

By rail
The frequent Trans-Pennine service provides a fast link from Huddersfield and Dewsbury
to York, Leeds, Manchester, and Liverpool. Connections to the main inter-city east and
west coast routes make it easy to get to Kirklees from all parts of Britain. For train times and information contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950.
(textphone 0845 60 50 600).

By bus
For all bus information use traveline, the public transport information line, on 0870 608 2 608.

By coach
Regular National Express and other coach services from much of the country serve Huddersfield and Dewsbury. For more information contact National Express on 08705 808080.

Park & Ride

There will be two free of charge car-parks in operation on both days of the Festival. A free shuttle bus service will run between both car-parks dropping off in the town centre and also at Cragrats Cafe bar.

On the A6024 Huddersfield Road, parking will be available on the site of Dunsley Heating (opposite Sands Lane Playing Fields)

On the B6106 Dunford Road (to Sheffield) parking is available next to Underbank Rugby League Club.

Tickets
A range of tickets and passes cover buses and trains to help you explore the district. Further details are available from: Metro: 0113 2457676 and Yorkshire Traction: 01484 531998

Longer visits
If you would like details about overnight accommodation or other things to visit contact Holmfirth Tourist Information Centre on 01484 222444 or holmfirth.tic@kirklees.gov.uk

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