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Last of the Summer Wine Exhibition

Last of the Summer Wine Exhibition, Holmfirth

 Balam Says:  Situated in the house that is Compo's house (and later Alvins) in the series is a great Ehibition, the front room of the house contains many artifacts used in the filming over the last 30years and was designed by Bill Owen (Compo). The other two rooms are not as interesting... 

Sid's Cafe

Sid's Cafe, Holmfirth

 Balam Says:  You can call into the world famous Sids Cafe from Last of the Summer Wine for a drink and a bite to eat or just take a Photo or two like we did. 

The Picturdrome

The Picturdrome, Holmfirth

 Myfanwe Says:  Originally, the Picturedrome was known as the Holme Valley Theatre and was opened on Easter Monday, March 1st 1913. The original plan of the theatre (which was actually designed as a cinema) seated 1040 people; 240 in the balcony and 800 downstairs. The old projector box was... 

The Wrinkled Stocking Tea Room

The Wrinkled Stocking Tea Room, Holmfirth

 Myfanwe Says:  The Wrinkled Stocking Tea room is a tribute to Nora Batty who was forever fighting off the affections of Compo in the hit TV series 'The Last of the Summer Wine'. The steps leading up to the cafe feature often in the series with Nora Batty very often yelling at the wickedly... 

Last of the Summer Wine Museum

Last of the Summer Wine Museum, Holmfirth

 Myfanwe Says:  The last of the Summer wine was filmed here for over 30 years. This great programme followed the antices of lovable rogues Compo, Clegg and Foggy as they re-lived their second childhood & get up to all sorts of mischief. The programme was first screened in January 1973 as a... 

Hotels  

Scarfold: Nora Batty's House

Scarfold: Nora Batty's House, Holmfirth

 Balam Says:  You can rent the house used in the Last of the Summer Wine as Nora Batty's house for holidays. 

Restaurants  

The Wrinkled Stocking Tea Room: Nice Tea Room

The Wrinkled Stocking Tea Room: Nice Tea Room, Holmfirth

 Balam Says:  The Wrinkled Stocking Tea Room is owned by the same people that run the Last of the Summer Wine Shop and Museum, It's a nice place to call in (as we did) just for a tea or coffee or something to eat.They have a nice menu and the food i saw looked really nice. 

Shopping  

All Shops: Virtual Holmfirth Shopping Website

All Shops: Virtual Holmfirth Shopping Website, Holmfirth

 simonflatley Says:  To see pictures of all shops in Holmfirth go to virtualholmfirth.com. Also live webcam and videos. 

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Last of the Summer Wine Country

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 Holmfirth is set amidst the Pennine hills, just North of the Peak District National Park in the North West of England. The town grew rapidly with the textile trade creating a tight knit community.... 

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Home of the Summer Wine

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 Holmfirth in the heart of the beautiful Holme Valley is a small town situated just to the north of the Peak District in West Yorkshire. Although only small it has come to fame as the location for the... 

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The last of the summer wine

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 Sometimes when i have time i like to take a trip up to Holmfirth which is in West Yorkshire as it only takes me 30 minutes to drive there from home so i go when i get chance and treat myself to a nice... 

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Last of the Summer Wine Country

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 My brother and his family live just outside Holmfirth in a place called Scholes so I get to visit Holmfirth 3-4 times a year. I'll get around to putting together a decent page. 

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Last of Summer Wine

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Holmfirth. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 6 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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