Holme Moss Transmitter Station
Holmfirth · HD9
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Summary
A Pennine moorland summit in West Yorkshire with a working BBC transmitter mast — dramatic open moorland at 524 metres with panoramic views over the Yorkshire hills.
About this location
Holme Moss is a high moorland summit at 524 metres in the South Pennines, above Holmfirth in West Yorkshire. The summit is dominated by the BBC’s Holme Moss transmitter mast (266 metres when erected in 1951, still operational), which creates a distinctive silhouette visible from much of South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. The moorland around the transmitter station is access land — open heather moor with a trig point and 360-degree views.
For productions, the summit gives several specific options: the transmitter infrastructure as an industrial installation on a wild moorland site; the moorland itself as generic Pennine upland landscape; and the panoramic views over the West Yorkshire mill towns below as an establishing or narrative landscape shot. The road to the summit (Woodhead Road / A6024) passes through the Holme Valley and gives visual context for a journey narrative.
Holme Moss falls within the area of the South Pennines, accessed from Holmfirth. Kirklees Council handles street filming permits for the road. The transmitter station itself is BBC/Arqiva operated and access to the facility specifically requires their agreement. The moorland surrounding it is open access land. The nearest facilities are in Holmfirth, 5 miles south, a town known as the location for Last of the Summer Wine.
Access notes
- Parking
- On-site parking available — confirm crew-vehicle capacity with the venue.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- Holmfirth has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at Holme Moss Transmitter Station?
- Yes — filming on or around Holme Moss Transmitter Station typically requires a permit. Allow roughly 5–10 working days lead time for most UK councils. Interior shoots on private property may also need owner consent.
- Is parking available at Holme Moss Transmitter Station?
- On-site parking is available at Holme Moss Transmitter Station. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
- How much does it cost to film at Holme Moss Transmitter Station?
- Holme Moss Transmitter Station sits in the £ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.
- What crew size is suitable for Holme Moss Transmitter Station?
- Holme Moss Transmitter Station can take a medium-sized crew of up to around 15 — most commercial, music-video, and short-form productions fit comfortably.
- Has anything been filmed at Holme Moss Transmitter Station before?
- Holme Moss Transmitter Station appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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