Christine’s guidebook

Christine
Christine’s guidebook

Food scene

Local pub that specialises in food. On weekdays they usually have a special buy one get one free deal. Pub food with a continental twist.
6 locals recommend
The Bulls Head
Blackmoorfoot Road
6 locals recommend
Local pub that specialises in food. On weekdays they usually have a special buy one get one free deal. Pub food with a continental twist.
If you like Italian you will enjoy the authentic Italian food here. Lunch and evening meals, coffees. Inside and outside seating.
26 locals recommend
Devour at The Dyehouse
Luke Lane
26 locals recommend
If you like Italian you will enjoy the authentic Italian food here. Lunch and evening meals, coffees. Inside and outside seating.
This cafe and restaurant is attached to Hinchliffe's farm shop and specialises in the fresh food that's sold in the farm shop. It's within walking distance of The Old Dairy. Open every day for breakfast and daytime meals. Evening meals aren't served every night so do check their website before you go.
The Rusty Bull
Netherton Moor Road
This cafe and restaurant is attached to Hinchliffe's farm shop and specialises in the fresh food that's sold in the farm shop. It's within walking distance of The Old Dairy. Open every day for breakfast and daytime meals. Evening meals aren't served every night so do check their website before you go.
The village local, lots of different Gins, real ale though food only available on particular days - check before you go. The Beaumont does do takeaway food - you can go for a drink and bring a takeaway that's been made in the pub kitchen back to the apartment to warm up in the microwave. Hand made tray bakes are available to buy, displayed on the bar.
Beaumont Arms
Church Lane
The village local, lots of different Gins, real ale though food only available on particular days - check before you go. The Beaumont does do takeaway food - you can go for a drink and bring a takeaway that's been made in the pub kitchen back to the apartment to warm up in the microwave. Hand made tray bakes are available to buy, displayed on the bar.
Cafe and bar within walking distance of of the apartment. Food during the day and a little quirky bar at night.
Toast
364 Meltham Rd
Cafe and bar within walking distance of of the apartment. Food during the day and a little quirky bar at night.
Traditional fish and chip takeaway in walking distance
Netherton Chippy
Traditional fish and chip takeaway in walking distance
Take your own alcohol to this tasty Indian restaurant with takeaway. They don't deliver but you may well feel it's worth the drive as the food is very tasty here.
Meltham Balti
18/20 Huddersfield Rd
Take your own alcohol to this tasty Indian restaurant with takeaway. They don't deliver but you may well feel it's worth the drive as the food is very tasty here.
Tapas bar with food and drink in nearby Honley village.
9 locals recommend
Punch Bar and Tapas
11 Westgate
9 locals recommend
Tapas bar with food and drink in nearby Honley village.
Chinese restaurant and takeaway with delivery service to Netherton.
The Canton Chef, Honley
17 Westgate
Chinese restaurant and takeaway with delivery service to Netherton.
Location, location, location. High up on the hills above Holmfirth there's food served daily here.
9 locals recommend
The Huntsman Inn
9 locals recommend
Location, location, location. High up on the hills above Holmfirth there's food served daily here.
In Slaithwaite village centre The Little Bridge is popular with locals. It serves food during the day and on particular nights of the week - check before you go. The food is freshly made. Drinks can be taken either inside or outside by the canal. Bank holiday weekends there's usually live musicians performing.
10 locals recommend
The Little Bridge
Britannia Road
10 locals recommend
In Slaithwaite village centre The Little Bridge is popular with locals. It serves food during the day and on particular nights of the week - check before you go. The food is freshly made. Drinks can be taken either inside or outside by the canal. Bank holiday weekends there's usually live musicians performing.
Om - Bar with food and Yogo Studio
16 locals recommend
Om Is Where The Heart Is
23A Carr Ln
16 locals recommend
Om - Bar with food and Yogo Studio
Located in the centre of Holmfirth of ' Last of the Summer Wine' TV series fame. Food and drink served here all day, inside and outside seating areas.
16 locals recommend
The Old Bridge Inn
Market Street
16 locals recommend
Located in the centre of Holmfirth of ' Last of the Summer Wine' TV series fame. Food and drink served here all day, inside and outside seating areas.
Superb fresh food at this little cafe in walking distance of the apartment. Gorgeous breakfast and tasty lunches served here and on Friday nights you can pick up a hand made pizza to take away. With the added benefit of being able to see the history of local Brooks Mill, Armitage Bridge. Sons of the North is located within Brooks Mill.
Sons of the North
Bank Foot Lane
Superb fresh food at this little cafe in walking distance of the apartment. Gorgeous breakfast and tasty lunches served here and on Friday nights you can pick up a hand made pizza to take away. With the added benefit of being able to see the history of local Brooks Mill, Armitage Bridge. Sons of the North is located within Brooks Mill.
Real ale pub with lovely outside seating area, views across Meltham Moor. Pick up the bus at the end of the road to nearby Meltham and walk up to this local pub. Food is not served here, however, on bank holiday weekends there is usually a visiting specialist food provider operating from their carpark.
Travellers Rest
Slaithwaite Road
Real ale pub with lovely outside seating area, views across Meltham Moor. Pick up the bus at the end of the road to nearby Meltham and walk up to this local pub. Food is not served here, however, on bank holiday weekends there is usually a visiting specialist food provider operating from their carpark.
Fresh food, locally sourced, bread, butchers, deli counter, fresh vegetables and fruit. Farm fresh eggs, local gin, wines and beers and other produce, fresh baked cakes and pies. Also offering a takeaway sandwich, salad and coffee service. Eat in at The Rusty Bull or pick up a bite to eat for a picnic or to bring home. Walking distance of The Old Dairy.
12 locals recommend
Hinchliffe's Farm Shop
Netherton Moor Road
12 locals recommend
Fresh food, locally sourced, bread, butchers, deli counter, fresh vegetables and fruit. Farm fresh eggs, local gin, wines and beers and other produce, fresh baked cakes and pies. Also offering a takeaway sandwich, salad and coffee service. Eat in at The Rusty Bull or pick up a bite to eat for a picnic or to bring home. Walking distance of The Old Dairy.
The food at the Olive Branch in Marsden is just that bit better than average pub food. Stylish yet friendly with a small but well presented menu.
9 locals recommend
The Olive Branch Inn
9 locals recommend
The food at the Olive Branch in Marsden is just that bit better than average pub food. Stylish yet friendly with a small but well presented menu.
A busy pub serving good quality pub food. This place is very popular with locals.
Jacobs Well
16 Woodhead Rd
A busy pub serving good quality pub food. This place is very popular with locals.
Take away in the village, walking distance of The Old Dairy but if you don't fancy walking down the road they will deliver.
ChiChini pizza Netherton
Take away in the village, walking distance of The Old Dairy but if you don't fancy walking down the road they will deliver.

Sightseeing

Fabulous hill walking on the Pennine Way and Marsden Moor - get your walking boots ready and blow away the cobwebs. Visit the National Trust office in the station car park at Marsden to pick up walking guides and other information.
18 locals recommend
National Trust - Marsden Moor Estate
Station Road
18 locals recommend
Fabulous hill walking on the Pennine Way and Marsden Moor - get your walking boots ready and blow away the cobwebs. Visit the National Trust office in the station car park at Marsden to pick up walking guides and other information.
Magdale is walking distance, enjoy a meander through the woods down to the river and Village park area.
Magdale
Magdale
Magdale is walking distance, enjoy a meander through the woods down to the river and Village park area.
Within walking distance (2 miles) of The Old Dairy, Blackmoorfoot Reservoir is a great place for bird watching with many rare species choosing to stop off here.
Blackmoorfoot Reservoir
Within walking distance (2 miles) of The Old Dairy, Blackmoorfoot Reservoir is a great place for bird watching with many rare species choosing to stop off here.
Marsden Moor Estate, renowned for wildlife and rugged moorland. Visit the National Trust office in the station car park at Marsden for walking routes, maps and history or just drop onto the footpath at the top of Standedge Cutting (on the A62) to join the Pennine way.
18 locals recommend
National Trust - Marsden Moor Estate
Station Road
18 locals recommend
Marsden Moor Estate, renowned for wildlife and rugged moorland. Visit the National Trust office in the station car park at Marsden for walking routes, maps and history or just drop onto the footpath at the top of Standedge Cutting (on the A62) to join the Pennine way.
Historic Marsden, once the epicentre of the woollen and worsted milling and weaving industry and the gateway to the Marsden Moor estate. Walking, pubs and cafes come together to set you on your way for a good walk or welcome you back from your meanders across the moors.
16 locals recommend
Marsden
16 locals recommend
Historic Marsden, once the epicentre of the woollen and worsted milling and weaving industry and the gateway to the Marsden Moor estate. Walking, pubs and cafes come together to set you on your way for a good walk or welcome you back from your meanders across the moors.
Tunnel End Canal and River Trust exhibition centre and cafe. The longest, deepest, highest, canal tunnel in the UK. Canal side walk and footpaths up to Eastergate and on to the moors.
Tunnel End Reservoir
Tunnel End Canal and River Trust exhibition centre and cafe. The longest, deepest, highest, canal tunnel in the UK. Canal side walk and footpaths up to Eastergate and on to the moors.
The only village in the UK with a canal running through it's heart. Pretty with lots of cafes, restaurants, bars, shops and canal side walks.
17 locals recommend
Slaithwaite
17 locals recommend
The only village in the UK with a canal running through it's heart. Pretty with lots of cafes, restaurants, bars, shops and canal side walks.
Standedge Tunnel is famous as the longest, highest, deepest canal tunnel in the UK. Enter in Yorkshire and come out of the tunnel in Lancashire or vice versa. The canal and river trust run small boats from Marsden, near the railway station, to Tunnel End or walk along the canal bank. Park in the station carpark, where you'll also find the National Trust office with information about walks and other guides.
15 locals recommend
Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre, Canal & River Trust
Waters Road
15 locals recommend
Standedge Tunnel is famous as the longest, highest, deepest canal tunnel in the UK. Enter in Yorkshire and come out of the tunnel in Lancashire or vice versa. The canal and river trust run small boats from Marsden, near the railway station, to Tunnel End or walk along the canal bank. Park in the station carpark, where you'll also find the National Trust office with information about walks and other guides.
Walk from Meltham to Marsden via Wessenden Head Reservoir and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
Wessenden Head Reservoir
Walk from Meltham to Marsden via Wessenden Head Reservoir and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
This local landmark can be seen from all around the area and that means that when you are on top of Castle Hill you can see for miles. Drive or walk to the top to enjoy big views.
33 locals recommend
Castle Hill
Castle Hill Side
33 locals recommend
This local landmark can be seen from all around the area and that means that when you are on top of Castle Hill you can see for miles. Drive or walk to the top to enjoy big views.
Very close to The Old Dairy lies Beaumont Park a Victorian spectacle. Friends of Beaumont Park run a small cafe and the two resident gardeners do a cracking job maintaining the pretty gardens.
11 locals recommend
Beaumont Park
Beaumont Park Road
11 locals recommend
Very close to The Old Dairy lies Beaumont Park a Victorian spectacle. Friends of Beaumont Park run a small cafe and the two resident gardeners do a cracking job maintaining the pretty gardens.
The cafe serves tasty food, the park is Victorian and original. A lovely place to meander.
25 locals recommend
Greenhead Park
Trinity Street
25 locals recommend
The cafe serves tasty food, the park is Victorian and original. A lovely place to meander.
15 locals recommend
Huddersfield
15 locals recommend
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
8 locals recommend
Huddersfield station
Saint George's Square
8 locals recommend
Tours of the vineyard available by prebooking. Cafe for lunch and afternoon tea, again prebooking is advisable.
28 locals recommend
Holmfirth Vineyard
Woodhouse Lane
28 locals recommend
Tours of the vineyard available by prebooking. Cafe for lunch and afternoon tea, again prebooking is advisable.
Huddersfield to stylish Leeds in 25 minutes by train, fabulous shops, famous football club, bars, restaurants, museums.
Leeds Railway Station
Huddersfield to stylish Leeds in 25 minutes by train, fabulous shops, famous football club, bars, restaurants, museums.
Historic Manchester, vibrant, with lots to see and do and the famous Manchester United and Manchester City football clubs.
15 locals recommend
Manchester City Council
Albert Square
15 locals recommend
Historic Manchester, vibrant, with lots to see and do and the famous Manchester United and Manchester City football clubs.
Fabulous little museum with lots of information about the woollen and worsted weaving industry for which the Colne Valley is famous. Interactive and informative.
8 locals recommend
Colne Valley Museum
Cliffe Ash
8 locals recommend
Fabulous little museum with lots of information about the woollen and worsted weaving industry for which the Colne Valley is famous. Interactive and informative.
The wonderful Piece Hall in nearby Halifax is well worth a visit. Fantastic architecture, lovely individual shops, cafes and live events.
Piece Hall Art Gallery
Blackledge
The wonderful Piece Hall in nearby Halifax is well worth a visit. Fantastic architecture, lovely individual shops, cafes and live events.
Rising to 1719ft at it's highest Holme Moss featured in the 2014 Tour de France circuit. It rises from Holmefirth and crosses the border between Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Within cycling distance of The Old Dairy.
Holme Moss, Holmfirth HD9 2QH, UK
Rising to 1719ft at it's highest Holme Moss featured in the 2014 Tour de France circuit. It rises from Holmefirth and crosses the border between Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Within cycling distance of The Old Dairy.
If you're a fan of the Bronte Sisters then a trip to quaint Haworth near Keighley and the Bronte Parsonage Museum will be of interest. Visit the place where the sisters did their writing and the moors surrounding that inspired their famous works.
99 locals recommend
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Church Street
99 locals recommend
If you're a fan of the Bronte Sisters then a trip to quaint Haworth near Keighley and the Bronte Parsonage Museum will be of interest. Visit the place where the sisters did their writing and the moors surrounding that inspired their famous works.
Ann Lister was a renowned and powerful figure in and around Halifax and is known for the diaries she kept. More recently recognised as "Gentleman Jack" in the TV series, Shibden Hall is her family home.
68 locals recommend
Shibden Hall
Lister's Road
68 locals recommend
Ann Lister was a renowned and powerful figure in and around Halifax and is known for the diaries she kept. More recently recognised as "Gentleman Jack" in the TV series, Shibden Hall is her family home.
Holmfirth is the attractive Yorkshire village that frequently featured in the long running series 'Last of the Summer Wine'. Whilst no longer appearing on mainstream TV, the series frequently runs on the 'Yesterday' TV channel and our more mature guests will remember it from its TV heyday. 'Last of the Summer Wine' tours by vintage coach run from the centre of Holmfirth throughout the summer and run around the area highlighting the most famous filming locations from the series.
Holmfirth Bus Station
Holmfirth is the attractive Yorkshire village that frequently featured in the long running series 'Last of the Summer Wine'. Whilst no longer appearing on mainstream TV, the series frequently runs on the 'Yesterday' TV channel and our more mature guests will remember it from its TV heyday. 'Last of the Summer Wine' tours by vintage coach run from the centre of Holmfirth throughout the summer and run around the area highlighting the most famous filming locations from the series.
Holmfirth was the main centre of filming for the famous 'Last of the Summer Wine Series". Visit Holmfirth for a first hand view of the the streets, Sid's Cafe, The Wrinkled Stocking cafe, Nora Batty's house, visit the exhibition and take a tour to see the sights.
12 locals recommend
Last of The Summer Wine Exhibition
30a Huddersfield Rd
12 locals recommend
Holmfirth was the main centre of filming for the famous 'Last of the Summer Wine Series". Visit Holmfirth for a first hand view of the the streets, Sid's Cafe, The Wrinkled Stocking cafe, Nora Batty's house, visit the exhibition and take a tour to see the sights.
Saltair and Salts Mill at Bradford were built by Sir Titus Salt in the 19th Century. It is a World Heritage Site. The Mill and the village of Saltair has beautiful Italianate architecture and a great history. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001. People live here and entry to Salts Mill is free. There are restaurants, shops, museum and an art gallery.
91 locals recommend
Salts Mill
Victoria Road
91 locals recommend
Saltair and Salts Mill at Bradford were built by Sir Titus Salt in the 19th Century. It is a World Heritage Site. The Mill and the village of Saltair has beautiful Italianate architecture and a great history. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001. People live here and entry to Salts Mill is free. There are restaurants, shops, museum and an art gallery.
Made famous by the TV series Cannon Hall Farm is a popular destination for many of our visitors. There's a farm shop, animals to see, a play area for kids, picnic areas and you may well see some of the animals made famous in the TV programmes and, if you're lucky, the brothers may be around too.
76 locals recommend
Cannon Hall Farm
Bark House Lane
76 locals recommend
Made famous by the TV series Cannon Hall Farm is a popular destination for many of our visitors. There's a farm shop, animals to see, a play area for kids, picnic areas and you may well see some of the animals made famous in the TV programmes and, if you're lucky, the brothers may be around too.
The Hepworth Wakefield is an art museum in Wakefield, West Yorkshire which was opened on 21 May 2011. The gallery is situated on the south side of the River Calder and takes its name from artist and sculptor Barbara Hepworth who was born and educated in the city. The family of Barbara Hepworth, famous sculptor and artist, donated many of her works to the museum in Wakefield. Visitors can enjoy two floors of artwork, a cafe and gardens.
Barbara Hepworth Collection
The Hepworth Wakefield is an art museum in Wakefield, West Yorkshire which was opened on 21 May 2011. The gallery is situated on the south side of the River Calder and takes its name from artist and sculptor Barbara Hepworth who was born and educated in the city. The family of Barbara Hepworth, famous sculptor and artist, donated many of her works to the museum in Wakefield. Visitors can enjoy two floors of artwork, a cafe and gardens.
A unique display of over 40 pieces by the renowned artist and sculptor Barbara Hepworth. Opened in 2001 it houses items gifted by the family from the Hepworth Estate. Two floors of unique pieces of art, a cafe and gardens.
74 locals recommend
The Hepworth Wakefield
Gallery Walk
74 locals recommend
A unique display of over 40 pieces by the renowned artist and sculptor Barbara Hepworth. Opened in 2001 it houses items gifted by the family from the Hepworth Estate. Two floors of unique pieces of art, a cafe and gardens.
Featuring many works by one of the worlds most famous Artist Henry Moore who was born in the mining community of Castleford in West Yorkshire. he Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is an art gallery, with both open-air and indoor exhibition spaces, in West Bretton, Wakefield, in West Yorkshire, England. It shows work by British and international artists, including Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. The sculpture park occupies the 500-acre (200-hectare) parkland of Bretton Hall.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Featuring many works by one of the worlds most famous Artist Henry Moore who was born in the mining community of Castleford in West Yorkshire. he Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is an art gallery, with both open-air and indoor exhibition spaces, in West Bretton, Wakefield, in West Yorkshire, England. It shows work by British and international artists, including Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. The sculpture park occupies the 500-acre (200-hectare) parkland of Bretton Hall.
Experience the National Coal Mining Museum, the site of two former working coal mines. One of the most visited tourist destinations in the UK. Explore Caphouse, a modern colliery that witnessed more than two hundred years of coal production. Take a journey 140m underground on an Underground Tour, where you’ll hear stories from former coal miners about their careers and the industry’s fascinating histor Back above ground, learn about the people and communities at the heart of the industry in the galleries, meet the ponies in the Discovery Centre, take a trip around the Nature Trail, let off some steam in the adventure playground, and top it all off with a stop at the café.
69 locals recommend
National Coal Mining Museum for England
New Road
69 locals recommend
Experience the National Coal Mining Museum, the site of two former working coal mines. One of the most visited tourist destinations in the UK. Explore Caphouse, a modern colliery that witnessed more than two hundred years of coal production. Take a journey 140m underground on an Underground Tour, where you’ll hear stories from former coal miners about their careers and the industry’s fascinating histor Back above ground, learn about the people and communities at the heart of the industry in the galleries, meet the ponies in the Discovery Centre, take a trip around the Nature Trail, let off some steam in the adventure playground, and top it all off with a stop at the café.