Last of The Summer Wine Exhibition

If you grew up watching Last of the Summer Wine, you'll recognise Holmfirth immediately - it's the real setting for the show, and the exhibition celebrates decades of British television nostalgia right in the heart of the town. The display takes you through the series' history with props, photographs, and memorabilia from its record-breaking run. You'll spot genuine items from the set and get a real sense of why the Pennine valleys became iconic on screen.

This is fundamentally a fans' pilgrimage rather than a mainstream attraction. Casual visitors might spend 45 minutes here; die-hard viewers could easily double that. Kids often find it a bit slow unless they're already hooked on the show - it's really for adults who remember the comedy and want to relive it.

Holmfirth itself rewards a proper wander. The steep main street has tea shops, pubs, and genuine character. Once you've done the exhibition, you've got the river walks, local pubs where scenes were filmed, and the actual locations scattered around town. It's worth tacking on to a longer Pennine holiday - the surrounding countryside is proper lovely for walking, and you're well-positioned for exploring further west towards the Peak District.

Camping options are close by: Secret Valley Escapes is barely a mile away, and Holme Valley Camping sits just under two miles out if you want base yourself properly. Admission details aren't widely publicised, so ring ahead before you visit.