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  • Holmfirth Artweek

    Holmfirth Artweek

    logo of Holmfirth Artweek

    The Holmfirth Artweek exhibition held in Holmfirth every year is one of the largest open art exhibitions in the UK. In 2027 the event will be held from Sunday 4th to Saturday 10th July 2027.

    The artweek has been running since the mid-1960s, and this little hillside town in the Holme Valley welcomes over 10,000 people every year to view artwork from over 400 exhibitors.

    The range of exhibits from local, national, and internationally renowned artists is diverse and includes photographers, painters, textile-makers, ceramicists and sculptors. There are also music, comedy, theatre and literature exhibitions on as well.

    All the artwork being displayed is for sale (over 2000 individual pieces), and artists pay a commission of 20% on every sale, which is shared between national and local charities, recently The Kirkwood and Macmillan Cancer Support. Since 1966 Artweek has raised a grand total of £1,175,000 for good causes, and in 2025 alone it donated £40,000 to charity. Incredible!

    In 2027 there won’t be a main exhibition at the Holmfirth Civic Hall. Instead the week will focus on the Artweek Fringe, with exhibitions at venues across the Holme Valley, Colne Valley, and Saddleworth area.

    There are a growing number of fringe venues that take part in artweek in Saddleworth. The venues and opening times for 2027 haven’t been announced yet, so keep an eye on the Artweek website. For more information about Art Galleries in Saddleworth click here.

    Check out the official Holmfirth Artweek website for more information.

    Holmfirth is a beautiful little town in the Holme Valley, just a stone’s throw away from Saddleworth over t’ hill in Yorkshire. Most famous as the setting of the long-running BBC comedy TV series Last of the Summer Wine,  there is a lot more to Holmfirth than the octogenarian antics of Compo, Cleggy, Foggy and Co. Holmfirth is where celebrated landscape artist Ashley Jackson has his gallery, and there are lots of lovely teashops (including Sids Cafe) and plenty of restaurants and traditional pubs, and fantastic walking opportunities in the area.

    Holme Valley

    For more information about Holmfirth click here.

    Cheers and beers and wrinkled stockings!

    Cliff

  • About Holmfirth

    About Holmfirth

    Holmfirth is a beautiful little town in the Holme Valley, just a stone’s throw away from Saddleworth over t’hill in Yorkshire. Most famous as the setting of the long-running BBC comedy TV series Last of the Summer Wine,  Holmfirth welcomes thousands of visitors every year who come to take tea at Sid’s Café or have their photo taken by the famous steps where Nora Batty used to batter poor old Compo about the head with a broom. But there is a lot more to Holmfirth than the octogenarian antics of Compo, Cleggy, Foggy and Co.

    Holmfirth is where celebrated landscape artist Ashley Jackson has his gallery, it’s well worth a nosey around, and if he isn’t out in the moors with his easel, he’s an interesting chap to have a chat with. The moorland landscape around Holmfirth is one of the major draws to the area and offers excellent walking opportunities in beautiful countryside. Some of the popular walks are listed here.

    Holme Valley
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    Every July Holmfirth hosts an Art Week, which is one of the largest open art exhibitions in the UK with more than 2000 works of art on display from over 400 exhibitors including local artists and internationally acclaimed artists. More details can be found here. The exhibition has been running since 1966 and as many as 10,000 people descend on Holmfirth from all over the country.

    There is even a vineyard in Holmfirth! You can take a guided tour of the Sheveling Wine Estate. Tours run twice a day, at 10:30am and 3pm, last 60 to 90 minutes and cost £20 per person, and booking is essential. For more information and to book, click here.

    Holmfirth is a 30-minute drive from Uppermill, head through Greenfield and then take the A635. Known locally as the Isle of Skye this is a stunning road to travel along across the moors when the weather is fine, but this road is often closed by snow in the height of winter.

    More information about what is going on in Holmfirth can be found at this website