The market town of Holsworthy had a tree known as the Grate
Tree
of Holsworthy. A slate plaque is located close to the site of
the
tree with information as to the location of the tree.
Holsworthy is a historic market town with hundreds of years of
history and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. It has a thriving
outdoor Pannier Market on a Wednesday, along with one of the
largest weekly Cattle Markets in the South West. Streets come alive
as visitors enjoy mingling with local people and farmers and their
families who come to town to buy and sell, meet friends and swap
gossip, as they have done for generations. Every Wednesday there is
a coffee morning at the Memorial Hall, these are run by different
groups and organisations each week.
The bulk of the local shops in Holsworthy are owned and run by
residents of the area. Mainly located in and around the Town
Square, they offer a wide range of goods and cater for most needs.
The town has a number of traditional pubs and inns, together with a
good selection of restaurants and cafes, many featuring delicious
local produce.