It is directly situated on the A565 road, which gives the village good links with Preston, Southport and Liverpool.

Historically, the village was an agricultural settlement, due to the excellent soil, and farming is still important.

[1] Holmes and neighbouring Mere Brow were part of the ancient parish of North Meols but now are part of Tarleton parish.

The main business is Huntapac, a farming company that grows and supplies vegetables to supermarkets.

[2] Media related to Holmes, Lancashire at Wikimedia Commons