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Experience Hearth and Holme: Traditional Crafts in Action – Oldfield, Honley

New Hagg Barn, Oldfield Road, Honley, West Yorkshire, HD9 6RN

  • 12 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking preferred
  • | Performance

A stonemason, a blacksmith and a stone-waller craftsmen demonstrate their skills. In the past these crafts were often practised in domestic settings before moving to mills and forges. Watch the experts at work! See how our communities are fashioned.

Discover the skills that helped shape the Holme Valley. Join us to learn from experienced craftspeople as they demonstrate traditional rural crafts and techniques. Celebrate the knowledge, workmanship and heritage that has been passed from generation.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
11.00 to 15.00

Location & directions

New Hagg Barn, Oldfield Road, Honley, West Yorkshire, HD9 6RN

Directions:
Take the single track opposite Turner's Farm /Self Storage /Cattery and follow to the Barn. The walk from the road or from the bus stop is about 200 metres. Note that this location is serviced by the 308 bus route.
Contact on day:
Lawrence Baylin

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
To ensure the best experience and to maintain safety, there will be three sessions and guests are advised to book a free ticket for one of the sessions.
Booking website:
https://holmevalleyheritage.com/

Accessibility details

The ground is uneven along the approach to the site and on it.

Additional information

The site is best accessed on foot after parking your vehicle at end of the drive on roadside. You can also access it by bus. If you have mobility challenges, please contact us on [email protected] to discuss special arrangements.

Max number of people:
14
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s)

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