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

A free Park and Ride scheme is operating on both days. Free car parking is available at Dunsely Heating with a free mini-bus service running into Holmfirth Town Centre between 9.30am and 6.30pm. Arriving from Huddersfield, pass the Holme Valley Memorial Hospital on your right and then turn right onto New Road, then immediately left into the Car Park. From Manchester, continue along Huddersfield Road, passing the town centre continue past the Adult Education Centre on your left for another 500metres, New Road is on your right. There will be plenty of Park and Ride signage en route.

Map for Dunsley Heating below:

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Location of Festival below:


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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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