St David's Holmbridge Working Lives Past and Present
St. Davids Church, Woodhead Road, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2NQ
The National theme of Heritage Open Days this year is 'Architecture', but St David's is joining the Holme Valley Heritage Group in their theme of 'Working Lives Past and Present' and our open weekend, including Yorkshire Churches Day, will link the two.
The skills of so many people have gone into building a church and making beautiful things for the glory of God.
We will showcase the work of the Common Threads, based at the St David's. this group share skills and knowledge of different techniques including embroidery, felting and quilting and have made some wonderful large group pieces.
Wooldale Woodcarvers will be with us on Sunday, there will be demonstrations of woodcarving and an opportunity to see the work in progress of a large carving of St Paul, commissioned by a church in Barnsley.
Find out about Peat Cutting rights and lots more in an exhibition about the ancient Graveship of Holme
There will be a self guided trail round the church
Display about our Conacher Organ with its painted organ pipes, being restored by Huddersfield organ builder David Wood - find out about our Sponsor an Organ Pipe Scheme.
Meeting point for Saturday tours of Holmbridge Mills 11am and 2.30 pm details at https://holmevalleyheritage.com.
Wind the church clock! 10.30am and 2pm. (over 12's)
Drinks and cake
(Pickled Pheasant Pub for meals)
We'd love you also to find out more about how the church serves the community at our end of the Upper Holme Valley.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 10 am til 4 pm
- Sunday 14 September:
- 12 midday til 4pm
Location & directions
St. Davids Church, Woodhead Road, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2NQ
- Directions:
- Car park entrance is just after the church, opposite the cricket field. Hourly 314 bus Huddersfield to Holme (via Holmfirth) stops just before the church, opposite the Pickled Pheasant Pub. Parking and meeting place for the Holmbridge Mill Tours is at the church
- Contact on day:
- Sandy Wise 07718 762411
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Wheelchair access easiest via car park gate. Access partial in church (some displays will be in a raised area, but assistance can be given) Disabled toilet
Additional information
Walkers are very welcome! Maps and walk leaflets starting and finishing in Holmbridge will be available.
