Lucie grew up in this valley, so this isn’t a tourist list — it’s where she actually takes people. If you can make a long weekend of it, the Holme Valley is one of the loveliest corners of England in late June.
Arrive, drop your bags, and stretch your legs before the weekend gets going.
An easy loop above Holmfirth with proper Pennine views — the reservoirs, the moor, and on a clear evening, one of the best sunsets in the valley.
A converted mill on the River Holme, all riverside garden and warm Italian cooking — the kind of place with real personality rather than a generic hotel restaurant. A properly good first-night dinner.
A working brewery right in the centre of Holmfirth, in a beautifully refurbished 200-year-old building with balconies over the river. Good beer, good atmosphere, no pretence.
Ceremony at noon, Manor House from half one — see The Day for the full running order.
A slow morning and something restorative before the drive home.
Tucked beside the river in the middle of town — locally roasted coffee, a proper breakfast and brunch menu, and dog-friendly (which, with two of our own, matters more than it should).
Cobbled streets, the river, and the famous Sid’s Café from Last of the Summer Wine — a slow amble rather than a hike, ideal for a Sunday morning.
A short drive up onto the tops for the kind of view that explains why we chose to get married up here. Worth the detour before you head home.
Honest tip: book accommodation for two nights, not one. Everyone who's stayed the extra night has said the same thing — don't rush off.