On Sunday 8 July 2018 the BBC descended on The Piece Hall in Halifax to film an exciting episode of The Antiques Roadshow. Being so close by — and since Holdsworth House dates from 1633 and is filled with curiosities — we knew we’d be in with a good chance of turning up with something of […]
Children’s author Jay Jay Burridge roars up to Yorkshire
Guests’ privacy and discretion plays a big part of the work we do at Holdsworth House. After all we’re a popular hotel choice for the stars of stage and small screen whilst they’re filming in Yorkshire. But there are occasions when a well-known guest doesn’t mind us telling the world they’re visiting. And Jay Jay […]
Hotel Dogs and Cats
Looking for a dog friendly hotel? You’ve found it. Taking your dog on holiday with you is a pre-requisite for many looking for a staycation in the UK. Thankfully, at Holdsworth House in West Yorkshire we’ve been welcoming well-behaved dogs on overnight stays for years. (One of our regulars Archie the Westie is pictured in […]
Celebrate Christmas at Holdsworth House
If you’re wondering whether to book Christmas dinner somewhere different this year, here are 8 reasons to book Holdsworth House. Throughout December we’re serving festive lunch or dinner and here’s what you can expect other than just great food! After a large lunch you can stroll around the gardens, breathing in the crisp air, drinking […]
Visit Halifax Piece Hall – Stay at Holdsworth House
On 1st August (Yorkshire Day) the iconic Piece Hall in Halifax reopened to the public after an extensive, £19m renovation. THE PIECE HALL – THE BEST DRESSED MARKET IN THE LAND In 1633, when Holdsworth House was built, Halifax was already the biggest producer of cloth in West Yorkshire. It produced 4 times the amount of Leeds and […]
White Rose Award Shortlist 2017
2017 saw Holdsworth House recognised as one of the best hotels in Yorkshire as it was shortlisted for the prestigious White Rose Award for Large Hotel of the Year, for the second consecutive year. The White Rose Awards are the region’s top tourism award and Holdsworth House is proud to be ranked alongside Rudding Park, […]
Winner – Wedding venue of the year
Holdsworth House was crowned the winner of the coveted Best Venue award at the 2016 I Do Wedding Awards. Wedding venues and wedding suppliers from across Yorkshire, Derby and Nottinghamshire attended a glittering ceremony at Sheffield’s City Hall late 2016 and Holdsworth House walked away with the top prize, which is voted for by brides and grooms […]
A Tale of Two Naughty Rabbits
When two adorable rabbits were in need of a home, the management team at Holdsworth House came to their rescue. The two brothers were nameless, but quick thinking guests thought up ‘Ringo’ and ‘Paul’, after two of the four most famous guests that have stayed at the historic manor. After all, the little white rabbit […]
White Rose Awards finalist
Holdsworth House has made it to the finals of the Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards for the second consecutive year. The prestigious awards recognises the best of Yorkshire’s accommodation and tourist attractions. Holdsworth House was shortlisted for the Large Hotel of the Year title. CELEBRATING SUCCESS Hotel general manager, Mr Joseph Farrar, said, “This is […]
Five Top Bronte Attractions
2016 marked the 200th anniversary since Charlotte Brontë’s birth. Sisters Charlotte (the eldest of the surviving girls born to father Patrick and mother Maria), Anne and Emily lived in Haworth, West Yorkshire, with their brother Branwell. Their parsonage home, adjacent to the church where Patrick preached, is now a world-class museum dedicated to preserving the […]
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