If you want to visit the film locations for Gentleman Jack, here’s a good place to start. You can visit many of the locations, using Holdsworth House has your base, with our Gentleman Jack break. Fans of Anne Lister will like our own House history and the connections our previous owner had to Lister and the […]
Who was Anne Lister aka ‘Gentleman Jack’?
Gentleman Jack was the nickname cruelly bestowed upon Anne Lister, who lived at and owned Shibden Hall in Halifax in the early 1800s. Lister’s ‘masculine appearance’ and interest in women didn’t go amiss at the time. But it was only after her secret diary entries were decoded, decades after her death, that the full extent […]
Anne Lister era, a unique part of our history
Holdsworth House in Halifax was built in 1633 but the period 1759-1837 is of particular interest. At this time Holdsworth House was owned by the Wadsworth family and from 1817 the daughter, Elizabeth Wadsworth, wrote a diary. It’s these volumes that have revealed links with Anne Lister of Shibden Hall and the Bronte family. Read the […]
Antiques Roadshow in Halifax
On Sunday 8 July 2018 the BBC descended on The Piece Hall in Halifax to film an exciting episode of The Antiques Roadshow. Since Holdsworth House dates from 1633 and is filled with antiques and curiosities, we knew we’d be in with a good chance of turning up with something of interest. THE WITCH’S CUPBOARD […]
Baby Shower Tea Parties
Our historic, beautiful dining rooms never go out of fashion. Many people use them for engagements, birthdays and anniversary parties. Now we’ve added Baby Shower Tea Parties to the list. Perfect group of friends and relations, you can decorate your dining room with bunting, candles and pink or blue balloons (or both) – we can […]
2018 Employee Awards
At Holdsworth House we work hard and play hard. After a magnificent Christmas and New Year enjoyed by so many guests at the hotel, a quiet Sunday night in January ’19 was when our team was finally able to let its hair down. With the hotel closed to residents, the team enjoyed a disco with […]
A very merry Christmas door ring workshop
For several years now, we’ve invited top Yorkshire florist Karen Longbottom and her team at Finishing Touches Florist shop in Huddersfield, to teach her skills at Holdsworth House. In November 2018, Karen arrived with masses of ready-mossed door rings, bags of spruce cuttings, baskets of baubles, deliciously scented dried fruits and reems of ribbons. Hosting two […]
All eyes on you on your wedding day
When you get married, it’s expected that – as the happy couple — you’re the focus of attention. Whilst some enjoy the shower of affection bestowed upon them, and relish the opportunity to perform in front of the camera, others feel the urge to simply mingle amongst the crowds of happy families and friends. Like […]
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 […]
