Visiting Holmfirth Arts Festival
Holmfirth has some narrow streets, steps and cobbles in places and it can be difficult for people with limited mobility to get around. If you have any particular needs, please email access@holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk or call 07770933484, we will do our very best to meet your needs.
There will be British Sign Language (BSL) at the Big Weekend.
Arrival and Parking
Most people will arrive by bus, car, bicycle or on foot as Holmfirth does not have a train station.
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The BUS STATION is centrally located just off the A635 with regular buses from across the Holme Valley, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Sheffield, Glossop. Penistone, Barnsley and Ashton under Lyne. More information here.
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Stotts Coach Services are running free buses on Saturday on the H1, H2, H3, H5, H6, H7 and 335 bus routes. For more information go to www.wymetro.com/plan-a-journey
Long stay PARKING at £6.50/day Monday to Sunday 8am-4pm. including Bank Holidays.at Crown Bottom car park at HD9 3HW, near the Co-op,. Free for Blue Badge holders.
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You can also PARK FOR FREE at Sands Car Park which is off the main Huddersfield Road at HD9 3JL. It is a 10 minute walk along an upgraded accessible path from the car park to Holmfirth town centre.
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More parking information can be found here.
Accommodation
There are a wide range of options to stay in Holmfirth with prices to suit every budget. There are some wonderful Guest Houses, Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts. Lots of locals also host in their homes through Air B & B. Holmfirth also has its own well situated Caravan & Camping Site. Holmfirth Library can also be of assistance in finding you somewhere to stay tel: on 01484 414868. You can also find a very comprehensive list online via Holmfirth Info
Venues and Accessibility
A video showing access information for Festival visitors
Please note Town Centre Access improvements are currently underway
Access information about the Festival's walking events are included on the booking information for all walking events
We rate our walks using the following information:
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1 * Accessible to most and family-friendly
2 * Includes some short uphill and downhill sections
3 * Long, steep ascents and descents, rough ground and stiles
4 * Difficult walk for experienced walkers with good fitness.
Links to other local events
Holmfirth Festival of Folk - takes place in the local pubs and on the streets of Holmfirth, most events are free but collections will be taken. The only paid events are the concerts in the Old Bridge function room and the Ceilidh. The line-up will include old festival favourites and lots of new or local talent.
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Holmfirth Film Festival - presents an exciting programme of this year’s films from both here and abroad, award winning movies, the great films from last year that escaped attention, the lost gems of British cinema and those that we simply believe you have got to see. Events take place in quirky venues throughout the area, including major talks on film.
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Holmfirth Artweek - is a local event with a national reputation. The majority of the exhibitors are from this area but large numbers of visitors come from all over the country to view and to buy. Holmfirth Artweek is a fundraising event, with all proceeds being donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.
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For more information on Holmfirth and its many festivals and events, visit the Holmfirth.Info site.