Area Guide to Honley

A charming village that neighbours Holmfirth, Honley is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers a range of activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. A warm welcoming quiet place even amongst the hustle and bustle of the local village.

Things to Do

Walks and Points of Interest

Honley is known for its beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and hiking trails within the surrounding areas for visitors to enjoy. The Honley to Meltham Circular Walk (https://honley.info/honley-and-meltham-circular-via-folly-dolly-fall/) is a popular route, which takes you through the stunning countryside and past many of the village’s landmarks. For keen walkers, The Honley to Farnley Tyas Loop (https://honley.info/honley-to-farnley-tyas-loop/) is a visitor’s and local’s favourite. Another popular attraction is Castle Hill and The Victoria Tower, a prominent hilltop monument that offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The Victoria Tower (https://www.yorkshire.com/attractions/castle-hill-and-victoria-tower-182552/) is open to visit throughout the year.

For history buffs, Honley has a rich heritage with several historical sites to explore. St Mary’s Church (https://honley.info/listings/st-marys-church/) , a Grade II listed building, is a must-visit for those interested in architecture and history. Dating back to the 12th century, the church has beautiful stained-glass windows and intricate stonework.

Shopping and Dining

Honley has a range of independent shops, boutiques and galleries, selling everything from artisanal crafts at the Crafters Cottage (https://www.crafterscottage.co.uk/) to high-end fashion at the ChainReaxtion (https://www.chainreaxtion.co.uk/) .

The village has a range of cafes, pubs and restaurants offering a variety of cuisines such as traditional pub food at Jacob’s Well (https://jacobswellhonley.co.uk/) , an authentic Indian at Blue Tiger (https://bluetigerhonley.co.uk/) , a traditional Spanish tapas at Punch Bar & Tapas (https://punchhonley.co.uk/) , the authentic taste of the Levant at Savaro’s Restaurant (https://www.savaro.co.uk/index.html) , or a Chinese at The Canton Chef (https://www.cantonchefhonley.co.uk/).

Events and Festivals

Honley is home to several annual events and festivals, including the Honley Agricultural Show (https://honleyshow.co.uk/home/) which takes place on 1st July 2023 and Honley Open Gardens (https://holmfirth.info/event/honley-open-gardens-2023/) on Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th June

2023. Honley also has Halloween and Christmas festivals, but the dates are yet to be confirmed.

Transport

Honley can be reached by Bus, Car, Train or Taxi.

For more information on Bus routes and updated timetables, please visit the WY Metro website (https://bustimes.org/localities/honley).

Honley has a railway station. For train routes, please visit Northern Railway website (https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations/honley).

Taxi companies we recommend are:

  • Honley & Holmfirth Taxis
  • JR Private Hire
  • Victoria Taxis

Education

There is a primary school and secondary school in Honley. These are Honley CofE Junior, Infant & Nursery School (https://www.honleyjin.co.uk/) and Honley High School (https://www.honleyhigh.co.uk/).