Is there a finer, funkier, funnier, bookstore in all of Yorkshire? Maybe all of the UK? I don't…read morethink so. What topic are you looking for? Proprietor Barry, with his assistant Jerry the cat, will find it for you. Indeed, probably several books on topic. Or just go in with an open mind and you'll find many books of interest. The difficulty will be deciding which to buy. Don't worry, the prices are so reasonable that you can take all you can carry. Beware, there are approximately 14,000 books there, so bring a really big bag.

I love quaint traditional rummagy book shops and this is one of the best. Set up an old cobbled…read morelane with mandatory ats a top some old books outside, the shops itself is small and paked high with books of all genres as well as some old classics and the frienldy old staff

At last! a new shopping centre on the site of the old lodges supermarket. Situated in the bus…read morestation it will have a variety of shops including a chemist. There is a cafe on the first floor with views over the car park At the moment only a delicatessan and gift shop are open. The rest will follow shortly.Will bring much needed life to this end of town.

Quirky art shop run by artist "ToastedGhost" who graphically transforms anyone into anything, or…read moremakes a unique tee to your individual taste. Well worth calling in...

World famous artist specialising in paintings which capture the beauty of the Pennine countryside…read more I'm not clever enough to give an artistic review other than to say his work to this layman is stunning, exciting, unique and full of meaning. For me, he reflects the spirit of the Pennine landscape. If you're in Holmfirth you must go see -- and if you want to make an investment his work always seems to appreciate in value very healthily.

Ahsley as some people may remember was on the TV on a programme called 'A brush with Ashley' where…read morehe taught celebraties to paint. He teaches aboard the QE2 as well. The studio has some beautiful yorkshire hill scenes, quite moody and dark, also some lighter pieces. The prices are out of my league but there are prints available. He is often around to chat to and is still the same Barnsley man he always was.