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Holme Valley Heritage Week 11th - 20th September 2026

About the event

This year’s theme, Hearth & Holme, explores the idea of home in its widest sense, the houses, mills, farms, churches, workshops, streets, stories and gathering places that have shaped life in the valley.

Please click on the link under Further Information for more details including list of events.

Dates and venues

  • Friday 11 September 2026 , Activities daily from 11th to 20th Sept. Full list via link under Further Information in this entry.
  • Saturday 12 September 2026 , Activities daily from 11th to 20th Sept. Full list via link under Further Information in this entry. Today includes Holmfirth Trinity Church and bell tower plus access to Th’Owd Towser building. Also Walk Through Oldfield’s Hearth & Holme History.
  • Sunday 13 September 2026 , Activities daily from 11th to 20th Sept. Full list via link under Further Information in this entry. Today includes Cottage Weaving Family Afternoon at St David's Holmbridge.
  • Monday 14 September 2026 , Activities daily from 11th to 20th Sept. Full list via link under Further Information in this entry. Today includes Sharing Memories in Holmfirth, and Young People's Hands On Experience in Honley.
  • Tuesday 15 September 2026 , Activities daily from 11th to 20th Sept. Full list via link under Further Information in this entry. Today includes visit Longley Farm, talks on Yeoman's House (Honley) and Bamforths (Holmfirth)
  • Wednesday 16 September 2026 , Activities daily from 11th to 20th Sept. Full list via link under Further Information in this entry. Today includes moorland walk from Holme and dialect talk in Holmfirth.
  • Thursday 17 September 2026 , Activities daily from 11th to 20th Sept. Full list via link under Further Information in this entry. Today includes Civic Society Special Presentation (Holmfirth)
  • Friday 18 September 2026 , Activities daily from 11th to 20th Sept. Full list via link under Further Information in this entry. Today includes talk on House Histories (Holmfirth)
  • Saturday 19 September 2026 , Activities daily from 11th to 20th Sept. Full list via link under Further Information in this entry. Today includes visit Th’Owd Towser, Holmfirth’s former lock-up, and Friends Meeting House.
  • Sunday 20 September 2026 , Activities daily from 11th to 20th Sept. Full list via link under Further Information in this entry. Today includes historic buildings walk at Hinchcliffe Mill and The Story of Nowhere (Holmfirth)

Further information

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Themes

Learning, interest and advice Events related to advice, education and careers, as well as learning for fun. Also, talks, guided walks, and events of historical or other interest.
Walks, rides and conservation Please see under Events for walks, cycle and horse rides and conservation activities. From short town trails, to strolls around charming valleys and hikes across the Pennine moors, there's usually something for everyone.