Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Huddersfield - Travel England
Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Huddersfield - Travel England:
Greenhead Park, Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre, Kirklees Light Railway, Castle Hill, Tolson Museum Huddersfield, Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Emley Moor transmitting station, Huddersfield Art Gallery, Colne Valley Museum
Last of The Summer Wine Film locations The Holmfirth tour Visit Norra Batty's House & resting places
Lets visit some filming Locations of Last of The Summer wine in Holmfirth Yorkshire. Join us as we also check out the Holmfirth tour that goes to all the amazing places for film locations. We will visit Norra Batty's house, the infamous wrinkled stocking tea room and also the resting places of Compo and Cleggy (bill Owen resting place) in St Johns evangelist church The Church overlooks the Pennines . We will also visit sid's Cafe and some other great attractions in Holmfirth Town. Last of the Summer wine filming locations are popular not only in the United kingdom but also for New Zealand and Australian travelers.
Places to see in ( Holmfirth - UK )
Places to see in ( Holmfirth - UK )
Holmfirth is a small town on the A6024 Woodhead Road in the Holme Valley, within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England. Centred upon the confluence of the Holme and Ribble rivers, Holmfirth is 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Huddersfield and 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Glossop.
Holmfirth mostly consists of stone-built cottages nestled in the Pennine hills. The Peak District National Park around Holme Moss is 4 miles (6.4 km) to the south of the town of Holmfirth. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, Holmfirth was once a centre for pioneering film-making by Bamforth & Co., which later switched to the production of saucy seaside postcards. Between 1973 and 2010 both Holmfirth and the Holme Valley became well known as the filming location of the BBC's situation comedy Last of the Summer Wine.
Holmfirth (and the surrounding countryside) is the setting for the BBC's long-running comedy Last of the Summer Wine. Thousands of tourists flock to the area each year to enjoy scenery and locations familiar from the series. Filming of the TV Slaithwaite-based drama, Where the Heart Is, had also taken place in and around the area.
Holmfirth used to have its own branch line, off the Huddersfield to Sheffield line (commonly referred to as the Penistone Line), this short, 2 mile (3 km), line branched from the mainline just south of Brockholes. Holmfirth bus station is located in the centre of Holmfirth from which regular bus services take varying routes around the outlying villages and to Huddersfield's bus and railway stations.
Holmfirth constitutes a town of its own almost seven miles (11 km) south of the larger town of Huddersfield. While the town of Holmfirth itself is comparatively small, it is surrounded by several hamlets and villages. These neighbouring settlements are often collectively referred to as Holmfirth and include:- Austonley, Arrunden, Burnlee, Cinderhills, Cliff, Deanhouse, Gully, Flushhouse, Hade Edge, Thongsbridge, Upperthong and Washpit. Many of these are located on Cartworth Moor. Other villages and hamlets within the Holmfirth post town include:- Brockholes, Fulstone, Jackson Bridge, Hepworth, Holme, Holmbridge, Honley, Meltham, Netherthong, New Mill, Scholes, Totties, Underbank and Wooldale.
( Holmfirth - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Holmfirth . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Holmfirth - UK
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Holmfirth, England: Introduction
Introduction to the Pennine town of Holmfirth, England, better known as the location for the world's longest running TV comdey - Last of the Summer Wine. Shot and created by Patrick Brooke, editor of Holmfirthweb.com
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK - 24th February, 2013
This film features views around the West Yorkshire market town of Huddersfield, historically associated with textiles. The film includes aspects of the town's history, culture, geography and architecture. Identified locations include the following: Huddersfield Railway Station, Westgate, Byram Arcade, Station Street, High Street, Corporation Street, Library & Art Gallery, Piazza Centre, Victoria Lane, King Street, Cross Church Street, Kirkgate, Huddersfield Parish Church, Byram Street and Northumberland Street.
Leeds City Beautiful Places to Travel
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. Leeds district is covered with green belt land and the city centre is less than twenty miles from the Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering some of the most spectacular scenery and countryside in the UK.
Places to see in ( Wells - UK )
Places to see in ( Wells - UK )
Wells is a cathedral city and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset, on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Wells has had city status since medieval times, because of the presence of Wells Cathedral. Often described as England's smallest city, Wells is second only to the City of London in area and population, though not part of a larger urban agglomeration.
Wells is named from three wells dedicated to Saint Andrew, one in the market place and two within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace and cathedral. A small Roman settlement surrounded them, which grew in importance and size under the Anglo-Saxons when King Ine of Wessex founded a minster church there in 704. The community became a trading centre based on cloth making and Wells is notable for its 17th century involvement in both the English Civil War and Monmouth Rebellion. In the 19th century, transport infrastructure improved with stations on three different railway lines. However, since 1964 the city has been without a railway link.
The cathedral and the associated religious and medieval architectural history provide much of the employment. The city of Wells has a variety of sporting and cultural activities and houses several schools including The Blue School, a state coeducational comprehensive school that was founded in 1641, and the independent Wells Cathedral School, that was founded possibly as early as 909 and is one of the five established musical schools for school-age children in the United Kingdom. The historic architecture of the city has also been used as a location for filming an increasing number of movies and television programmes.
Wells lies at the foot of the southern escarpment of the Mendip Hills where they meet the Somerset Levels. The hills are largely made of carboniferous limestone, which is quarried at several nearby sites. In the 1960s, the tallest mast in the region, the Mendip UHF television transmitter, was installed on Pen Hill above Wells, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) from the centre the city.
Wells is situated at the junction of three numbered routes. The A39 goes north-east to Bath and south-west to Glastonbury and Bridgwater. The A371 goes north-west to Cheddar and east to Shepton Mallet. The B3139 goes west to Highbridge and north-east to Radstock. Wells is served by FirstGroup bus services to Bristol, Bristol Temple Meads, Bath, Frome, Shepton Mallet, Yeovil, Street, Bridgwater, Taunton, Burnham on Sea and Weston-super-Mare, as well as providing some local service. Some National Express coach services call at Wells. The bus station is in Princes Road. The Mendip Way and Monarch's Way long-distance footpaths pass through the city, as does National Cycle Route 3.
Webberbus connects Wells to Weston-super-Mare, Highbridge and Bridgwater.
Wells had two stations which were closed by the Beeching Axe in the 1960s such as Wells (Tucker Street) railway station and Wells (Priory Road) railway station. The nearest head of steel is located on the East Somerset Railway at Mendip Vale. Wells and Mendip Museum includes many historical artefacts from the city and surrounding Mendip Hills. Wells is part of the West Country Carnival circuit.
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A Day of Landscape Photography in Cornwall | Bedruthan Steps, St. Nectan's Glen & Land's End
The vlog today features landscape photography in Corwall. What an amazing place to shoot pictures!
For my landscape photography check out my Instagram: @brendanvanson.
I'm on a landscape photography road trip to Cornwall this week. On this photography vlog, I get told all the time that I need to go and shoot Cornwall. So, I've finally taken your advice and headed that way. I'm glad I did. Yesterday, I shot a cool landscape just outside of Cornwall (see the video here: ). Then, I ended that photography vlog by sleeping in my car at Bedruthan Steps when I planned on shooting sunrise this morning. In the end, that's exactly what I did.
Bedruthan Steps is a great place for landscape photography. I got up before sunrise and hiked down to my location and managed to get some beautiful pastel colours in the sky before the sun rose. I loved the location, and the pre-sunrise light was just perfect for the photos I wanted. I got some cool lines of the coast, the steps, and the sea in my frame. I was beyond happy with the way my imagery came out that morning.
I hiked out of Bedruthan steps just after sunrise and moved on to my next location: St. Nectan's Glen.
St. Nectan's Glen was also a cool location. It was about a 20 minute hike into the waterfall. The waterfall is privately owned, so it does cost some cash. The entry fee was 5 pounds, but they do lend you some rubber boots with the entry fee, so it's worth it. I shot a couple images there, had a blast and then drove off to my final location of the day.
Land's end was a brilliant spot for landscape photography in Cornwall. Just an absolutely incredible place to shoot.
I didn't exactly find my landscape photography location - I wanted to shoot the arch - but I still found a cool location, and the light just exploded! I ended the vlog there just after sunrise.
On the photography vlog tomorrow I am going to be shooting another location in Cornwall before making my way home. So stay tuned for more fun.
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Literary Tour of United Kingdom
We have breathed in the pages of Hamlet, Emma, Oliver Twist, and numerous others. These literary masterpieces have fascinated us; despite they were written in a different age and in different locations. No matter what, these works have inspired and entertained generations after generations, and still continue to prove themselves as timeless classics.
Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, William Shakespeare, Agatha Christie, and Bronte Sisters are easily available in the bookshop or in libraries; and most of the time, our piques always stop to watch their surroundings and the place where such literary geniuses have crafted the literary masterpieces of all time.
Let’s go on tour to the ordinary houses where such extraordinary people had written the historical tour de force.
Shakespeare’s Birthplace
Almost every language welcomes Shakespeare’s works, and numerous storytellers and filmmakers imitate considered him as a great source of inspirations.
Around 100 miles from the northeast of London, the Stratford (upon the river Avon) is the birthplace of the great Bard. The place is exhilarating for Shakespeare enthusiasts and not just the birthplace but there are many more jaw-dropping attractions where the tourist can enjoy during their literary trip. Anna Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens are the most enjoyed place other than the Shakespeare’s birthplace. Anna Hathaway (Shakespeare’s wife) spent her childhood over there. Few steps away, there is Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried. Moreover, one cannot miss a visit to The Royal Shakespeare Theater.
Location: Henley St, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW, UK
Charles Dickens Museum
The greatest British Novelist Charles Dickens spent the most dramatic time of his life at Doughty St. Here he wrote three major novels, namely Oliver Twist, the Pickwick Papers, and Nicolas Nickleby. This Georgian House is the only author’s address that opens for the public visit. The visitors almost feel the presence of the greatest Victorian novelist. When Charles Dickens moved here at 48 Doughty St., he was just 25 years old. Every day from 8 o’clock in the morning to noon, he spent his time in his study to write. The house too much important that here Charles Dickens was recognized internationally as the greatest storyteller of his time.
Location: 48 Doughty St, London WC1N 2LX, UK
Jane Austen House Museum
The house has a tiny table that barely holds more than a teacup and saucer. This tiny table is the companion of Jane when she was editing Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, and Northanger Abbey. Jane also used this table to write Mansfield Park, Emma, and Persuasion. Besides this table, there are some of Jane’s needlework that she made with her mother.
Location: Winchester Rd, Chawton, Alton GU34 1SD, UK
Greenway Estate
The holiday house of the UK’s ‘Queen of Crime’, Greenway Estate was given to National trust by her children and since then it displays the personal stuff of renowned author Agatha Christy. The stunning location of the estate, Agatha Christy herself applauded the calmness and tranquility of the place.
Location: Kingswear, Brixham TQ5 0ES, UK
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Three literary geniuses Charlotte Bronte, Emily Bronte and Anne Bronte spent their most of the time and wrote three timeless masterpieces here. The parsonage is full of information and inspiration of three literary geniuses. This could be must-visit destinations for every literary Bucket List.
Location: Church Street, Haworth, Haworth, Keighley BD22 8DR, UK
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West Yorkshire Country Walk Holmfirth Last of the Summer Wine the Big Sausage Search
Our video is a guided walk in Last of the Summer Wine Country near Holmfirth in West Yorkshire. After a request we went in search of The Big Sausage. Starting from Ramsden Reservoir we made our way to Ramsden Road on the Kirklees Way, followed the minor road to Snittle Road then onto Strines Moor, Boshaw Whams Reservoir and Hade Edge where we find the Big Sausage. We then returned to Ramsden Reservoir via the picturesque Holme Styes Reservior following the Kirklees Way and Holme Valley Circular Walk. This is an easy walk using footpaths and tracks, some quite stony, on the Kirklees Way and Holm Valley Circular Walk. There are fields with gates and stiles, some minor road walking and some gradual gradients. Elevation: Approx lowest point 253m (830ft) approx highest point 436m (1430ft). Approx 7.5 miles allow 3 hours using OS Explorer Map OL1, The Peak District Dark Peak Area. Start Point: Ramsden Reservoir free car park. For more info please see our website.