Rock Retreat

01/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported us during our recent application to be the UK’s first Town of Culture. Although this time we were unsuccessful, we brush ourselves off and wish all the best for the shortlisted towns!

01/09/2026

September brings a strong live-music line-up to Holmfirth and the surrounding visitor area 🎶

🎤 Cloudbusting – The Music of Kate Bush
Picturedrome Holmfirth · Friday 4 September 2026

🎸 Nearly Dan
Picturedrome Holmfirth · Saturday 5 September 2026

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Picturedrome Holmfirth · Friday 11 September 2026

🎶 Archie Burke Live
Old Bridge Inn, Holmfirth · Friday 18 September 2026

Rock Retreat makes a handy base for enjoying September’s music in and around Holmfirth.

01/09/2026

Leigh Francis' Record Club is coming to Holmfirth! 🕺

'A high-energy live party experience hosted by the British comedian and television presenter Leigh Francis. The Show blends a classic DJ set of 80s, 90s, and 00s anthems with his tongue and cheek humour and character appearances'

31/08/2026

🍽️ 🍴 Looking for places to eat and drink around Holmfirth and the Holme Valley? The local food-and-drink guide from Let’s Go Huddersfield is a useful starting point for exploring the area.

Rock Retreat is close by when you’re spending time discovering Holmfirth’s cafés, pubs and restaurants. It’s worth checking the latest details with each venue before you go.

30/08/2026

📅 🍦 Family dining in Holmfirth: Old Bridge Inn’s Kid’s Club offers any two courses for £4.95, with a free ice cream for little ones.

The offer is listed for 12–6pm, Monday to Friday throughout the school summer holidays. It’s worth checking the latest details with the venue before you go.

Rock Retreat makes a handy base for exploring Holmfirth and enjoying an easy family meal nearby.

30/08/2026

🎶 Bank Holiday live music in Holmfirth: Molly Jane performs at The Old Bridge Inn on Monday 31 August, starting early at 12 noon.

If you’re heading along, it’s worth checking the latest details with the venue before you go.

Rock Retreat is nearby for those enjoying the Holmfirth events calendar. 🎸

30/08/2026

29/08/2026

Ever visited The Rusty Bull at Hinchliffe's Farm Shop in Netherton.
Check out there current line up of upcoming events...

https://bit.ly/4g76tVT

29/08/2026

🎸🔥 LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT ! 🔥🎸

Get ready for another brilliant night at The Elephant & Castle Holmfirth! 🍻

We’re delighted to welcome THE WHITE HAIRS to the pub TONIGHT! 🎶🤘

They’ll be bringing the tunes, the energy and plenty of reasons to get up and have a dance! 💃🕺

📅 TONIGHT
⏰ LIVE FROM 9PM
📍 THE ELEPHANT & CASTLE, HOLMFIRTH

Round up your mates, grab a few drinks and join us for a fantastic night of live music! 🍻🎶

FREE ENTRY • GREAT MUSIC • GREAT ATMOSPHERE • GREAT NIGHT!

See you at the bar! ❤️🐘

29/08/2026

We have enough weekend applications for now and will work our way through them

WE ARE HIRING!

Beatties deli and Cafe have a vacancy for experienced staff to work weekends with a possibility of a few hours during the week.
Duties will include using the Coffee machine, waiting at table, serving on the Deli counter and some kitchen duties.

We also have vacancies for part time weekend staff, full training provided, would suit school leavers.

Please contact us via messenger or call in with a cv and covering letter.