When you think of Yorkshire beverages, wine probably doesn’t spring to mind. However, Yorkshire does have a small number of vineyards. In this post, you’ll discover Holmfirth Vineyard in West Yorkshire and why you should visit.
In this guide you will see what to do at Holmfirth Vineyard including vineyard tours and wine tastings. Plus other things to do in Holmfirth and the surrounding area on your visit.
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Where is Holmfirth?
Holmfirth is a town in West Yorkshire. It is located 6 miles south of Huddersfield and is close to the northern edge of the Peak District National Park.
What is Holmfirth famous for?
Holmfirth has a long association with wine, but not because of the vineyard. TV comedy show Last of the Summer Wine had an incredible 37 year run. If you’ve ever caught a glimpse of the show, it’s likely you’ll have spotted Holmfirth on your screen as the town was the primary filming location for the series.
Yorkshire Wine at Holmfirth Vineyard
If you want to experience a true taste of Yorkshire, Holmfirth Vineyard is the perfect place. Although the Yorkshire region isn’t well-known for its wine, a bit of science and a lot of determination has made it possible to produce wine in the region.
Here is everything you need to know about Holmfirth Vineyard and all of the things you will want to include on your visit!
How do I get to Holmfirth Vineyard?
By car: If you are driving to Holmfirth Vineyard, they have a dedicated car park. Simply navigate to HD9 2QR to locate the Vineyard and parking. Remember, don’t drink and drive! Have a designated driver or catch a taxi.
By public transport: Holmfirth doesn’t have its own train station. If you’re travelling by public transport, the nearest major transport hub is in Huddersfield. From here, you can catch either the 310 or 314 bus service to Holmfirth, which will take approximately 20-25 minutes.
Who owns Holmfirth Vineyard?
Holmfirth Vineyard is owned by husband and wife team Rebecca and Ian Sheveling. Originally coming from a background in design, this ambitious pair decided to take a gamble on establishing a vineyard in West Yorkshire. Despite the challenges of growing grapes in Yorkshire, their efforts clearly paid off!
About Holmfirth Wine
Naturally, you would struggle to find grapes that are hardy enough to grow in the Yorkshire climate. The area isn’t exactly renowned for soaring temperatures and sunny days! But to overcome this, Holmfirth wine uses hybrid grapes that are specifically designed for less sunny environments.
Instead of merlot, pinot grigio and syrah, Holmfirth Vineyard grow grapes such as solaris, seyval, red rondo and regent, which were created for colder and more variable weather conditions.
Holmfirth Vineyard Wines
Because the grapes grown at Holfirth Vineyard are speciality grapes for the region, they aren’t names you’d recognise and you can’t pick them up from the supermarket. Holmfirth Vineyard currently makes approximately 9,000 bottles of wine per year but hosts around 20,000 visitors, so they are in high demand!
The Holmfirth Vineyard wines are light, fruity and perfect for summer days and entertaining. Here are the wines produced by Holmfirth Vineyard:
Solaris White – a fruity dry white wine with notes of apples, pears and floral elderflower.
Regent Rose – a medium dry rose wine with notes of strawberries and raspberries.
Regent Red – a soft red wine with notes of blackberries and bramble.
What to do at Holmfirth Vineyard
You might be surprised about the number of things to do at Holmfirth Vineyard on your visit. To get the most out of your time there, you will need to set aside approximately half a day. Here are the things you don’t want to miss.
Holmfirth Vineyard Tour
The best way to learn about this history of the vineyard is to take a tour. This insightful and entertaining tour typically lasts about 90 minutes. You will learn why there is a vineyard in Holmfirth, which grapes they grow and get a glimpse at the wine-making process.
The Vineyard, Holmfirth
The vineyard tour will take you on a stroll through the leafy vines so you can see first hand where the wine comes from. During the autumn months around September and October time, Holmfirth Vineyard are often in need of volunteers to help harvest the grapes ready for wine making. They will advertise across social media for some extra hands to help.
And if you love the wine at Holmfirth Vineyard and want to be a part of the legacy, you can even choose to adopt a vine!
Holmfirth Wine Tasting
Of course, you can’t visit without enjoying a Holmfirth wine tasting! If you take the tour, you will have an opportunity to taste the Holmfirth wines. You can sample their Solaris White, Regent Rose and Regent Red. Pick your favourite (or two!) and you can purchase a bottle to take home with you.
Holmfirth Vineyard Afternoon Tea
A great way to round off your visit to Holmfirth Vineyard is with a delicious afternoon tea. You can enjoy breath-taking panoramic views of the Holme Valley from the Tasting Lounge while dining on a generous traditional afternoon tea.
With a tasty selection of sandwiches, savoury snacks, scones and sweet treats, this afternoon tea will make the experience even more special. Or if you would prefer, they also have a breakfast, lunch and dinner menus with a great variety of options. You can be sure that the food will be delicious!
Tips for visiting Holmfirth Vineyard
If you are planning on taking a tour of Holmfirth Vineyard be sure to wear sensible clothing and footwear. When you are exploring the vineyard you are exposed to the elements and it does get windy and quite cold so wrap up warm. The vineyard is also uneven underfoot so be sure to wear sturdy shoes.
Other things to do in Holmfirth
If you want to extend your stay, there are plenty of things to do in Holmfirth during your visit. You can take a stroll around the town and admire the boutique stores. Or, why not try out one of these local attractions.
Summer Wine Exhibition – If you want to explore Holmfirth’s Last of the Summer Wine legacy, this entertaining exhibition incorporates Compo’s house. It has original props and photos, plus a timeline of the whole series.
Summer Wine Tours – Alternatively, take a Last of the Summer Wine road trip! This 10 mile journey round the film locations used in the series is a great way to see the surrounding area.
Ashley Jackson Gallery – The gallery of Yorkshire watercolour artist Ashley Jackson is a great place to admire the work of this renowned artist. Jackson was born and bred in Yorkshire, and you can see the region through his eyes in his paintings.
Magic Rock Tap – If you’re in the mood to enjoy another local tipple, Magic Rock Tap is a taproom by Huddersfield based brewery, Magic Rock. Enjoy a local pint or two, street food and a lively atmosphere.
Places to visit near Holmfirth
If you’re lucky enough to be staying in the Holme Valley region, you may want to incorporate a visit to Folly Dolly Falls into your visit. This pretty waterfall is a hidden gem in Meltham, just a short 10-minute drive from Holmfirth. Hit the button below to read my full guide to visiting Folly Dolly Falls.
Holmfirth Vineyard: The best wine tasting experience in Yorkshire?
So if you’re looking for unique things to do in Yorkshire and you fancy sampling some Yorkshire wine for yourself, I would definitely recommend a visit to Holmfirth Vineyard. It is much more than just wine tasting, the whole experience of visiting makes for a memorable gift or day out.
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the vineyard and learned a lot about the wine making process. In particular, how much effort went in to developing these grapes to grow here in Yorkshire. After learning about it, you seem to appreciate the output a whole lot more! I’ll definitely be visiting Holmfirth Vineyard again – the food and the wine were so good, I won’t be staying away for long!
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Did not know that! Who’d have thought it? Got to visit Holmfirth one day. We’re all fans of Last of the Summer Wine 😆
I know, crazy, right??? Holmfirth is such a beautiful place, I’m keen to head back and spend more time exploring the town! The vineyard is well worth a visit, the wine and the afternoon tea are both delicious!
You’re right that Yorkshire does not come to my mind when I think wine but it looks like maybe it should! This place looks really cute. I’m heading to Yorkshire soon and looking for a good day trip so this would be great 🙂
Yorkshire is full of surprises, right?! Even I was surprised to discover vineyards in the region! I definitely recommend a visit while you’re in the area! It is such a fun day out!
Love the detail on this post and especially the short video showing the wines. Really puts wine tasting to life. Thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad you like the guide! Thanks for reading!
I’m back in the north of England now so I will definitely be giving this a go! I hadn’t thought to visit a winery while I’m in England so thanks for the tip!
Ah what a great excuse for a visit! It had never occurred to me to look for local vineyard – I didn’t even know we had any! It was a great day out though, we had so much fun! And the wines and afternoon tea were absolutely delicious!
I have to admit that I would not think of wine when I thought of Yorkshire beverages. But great to know that the Holmfirth Vineyard is worth a visit if we are in the area. They have some varietals I had not heard of before so great to taste these hardy versions. And since we love the Afternoon Tea experience, we would plan to do that too. A great suggestion.
Holmfirth Vineyard is a lovely day out if you find yourself in the area! It was great tasting some of the wines we’ve never tried before! And you definitely don’t want to miss the afternoon tea, that is such a treat!
Hi Hannah. You are very correct in that I would never have thought of Yorkshire as a wine-producing region. It is awesome that they were able to find a way to make it work. I bet I would love the Regent Red. The vineyard itself looks so beautiful along with view of Holmes Valley. Thank you for sharing.
It is crazy that they went to so many lengths to create grapes that will grow in Yorkshire! But what an incredible treat, to have local wines! I’ve given a few as gifts and they have been very well received! The vineyard is in a beautiful spot and the views are stunning! We had a wonderful day out here, I definitely recommend a visit!
I love vineyards! And this one sounded like it was unique in many ways (:
Itt is definitely a one-of-a-kind place! I hope you get an opportunity to visit!
Really loved reading the post on Holmfirth vineyard, and it’s exclusive collection of wines. Happy to see that you had a wonderful wine tasting experience. I would love to visit it.
I definitely recommend visiting Holmfirth Vineyard if you are ever in the area! The wine is lovely and it was fascinating learning about how it is made. Plus, the afternoon tea was delicious! I hope you get an opportunity to visit!
Oh this vineyard isn’t super far from where I live, and it sounds like a unique experience. I’m no wine expert, but I enjoy a glass or two, plus who could say no an afternoon tea in such a beautiful settings.
Holmfirth is such a beautiful place and the vineyard is incredible! It is well worth a day trip to explore it and enjoy the wine and afternoon tea!
I’m always up for wine tasting and Holmfield looks so cute. But the part I life most is how they do an afternoon tea. You don’t see that at most vineyards!
The afternoon tea is delicious! I was sold on the afternoon tea, the wine was an added bonus! It was a wonderful day out, I’ll definitely be going back for more afternoon tea and wine!
This place looks amazing! Def need to plan a trip there!
It was a great day out! I can’t wait to go back and to explore other local vineyards too!
Wineries are so much fun! This is such a great guide. Thanks for sharing.
I agree! We had a wonderful day out! I’d love to explore more local ones! Thanks for reading!
You totally read my mind, because I definitely didn’t expect there to be wineries in the UK! I expected the cold climate to be impossible, but that’s so cool that they’ve got a hybrid able to thrive in such weather. I think a wine tasting and afternoon tea make for a perfect day, both things I’ve yet to experience in England. Btw, your blog is totally growing my wanderlust for England, and since my boyfriend and I want to visit next year so I can see his city, Liverpool, I now have a handful of other pit stops I’ll be demanding we make during the trip!
It’s crazy isn’t it? There’s a lot more than I ever imagined there would be! Ooh you’ll definitely have to add wine tasting and afternoon tea to your England bucket list! You’ll also be glad to hear that Holmfirth isn’t all that far from Liverpool! You could totally make a trip over to Yorkshire on your visit! I’m so pleased to hear you’re feeling inspired to explore England! Thanks for reading!
Who would have thought?? A vineyard in Yorkshire. I have a somewhat intimate relationship with Newcastle Brown, but Yorkshire wine? Hats off to the Shevelings for taking the plunge. I love the idea of a tour, wine tasting, topped off with a leisurely afternoon tea.
Haha! I definitely think it is the stubborn Yorkshire nature – if someone tells us something can’t be done, it only makes us more determined to do it! It is such an interesting place to visit. The wine and afternoon tea are also divine – I strongly recommend!
Wow I never knew there were wine tastings in Yorkshire, but I’m definitely adding it to my to do list now!
I know, right?? I was impressed when I discovered this too! I definitely recommend a visit if you ever find yourself in Yorkshire!
Whaaaaat!? Vineyards in Yorkshire!? I honestly had no idea this was in Holmfirth. I visited here years ago when my friends got married in Holmfirth, but I somehow totally missed this.
The countryside in that area is stunning, so I’d be happy to go back to visit again (and include afternoon tea and local wines next time!)
It’s crazy, isn’t it? The wine was lovely and the tour was so entertaining! It’s such a beautiful area, and wine is always a great excuse to come back, right?