Haworth is a Village in the county of West Yorkshire.
The village of Haworth near Keighley in West Yorkshire is best-known for its association with the Bronte sisters. Patrick Brontë, father of Charlotte, Emily and Anne, was appointed perpetual curate of Haworth in 1820 and it was here that the sisters wrote their famous novels.
The village has many literary associations - it was the setting for much of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s bestselling novel A Woman of Substance and is also said to have inspired JRR Tolkien when he wrote The Hobbit. These days, it’s a popular destination for tourists from all over the world who come to see the atmospheric cobbled streets and visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum
If you’re looking for a place to stay in Haworth, there are plenty of traditional Yorkshire pubs and bed & breakfast places to choose from. The Old White Lion Hotel is a popular choice, and was once frequented by the Bronte sisters themselves.
Whether you’re a literary fan or not, Haworth makes an enjoyable day trip from Leeds or Bradford. With its atmospheric streets and pretty stone cottages, it’s easy to see why this Yorkshire village has inspired so many writers over the years.
Haworth postcode: BD22 8NQ
There are great places to visit near Haworth including some great cities, villages, woodlands, parks, historic buildings, museums, gardens, country parks, hiking areas, towns, lakes, historic monuments, hills, ancient sites, geological features, nature reserves, shopping centres, airports, bluebell woods, ruins, rivers and streams, castles, waterfalls and boroughs.
The area around Haworth features a number of interesting cities including Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.
Haworth's best nearby villages can be found at Wyke, Haworth, Oxenhope, Thornton, Manningham, Saltaire, and Ripponden.
Don't miss Judy Woods, Chevin Forest Park, Calverley Wood, Middleton Park, and Hardcastle Crags's woodlands if visiting the area around Haworth.
Lister Park, Cartwright Hall Gardens, Peel Park, Shibden Park, Roundhay Park, Middleton Park, and Park Square are some of Haworth best parks to visit near Haworth.
Don't miss Cartwright Hall, Ilkley Manor House, Hewenden Viaduct, Halifax Town Hall, North Bridge - Halifax, Halifax Minister, and Wainhouse Tower's historic buildings if visiting the area around Haworth.
There are a number of museums near Haworth including Cartwright Hall, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Haworth is near some unmissable gardens like Cartwright Hall Gardens,
Penistone Hill Country Park, Ogden Water Country Park, Shibden Country Park, Chevin Forest Park, Golden Acre Park, Bretton Country Park, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park are some of Haworth best country parks to visit near Haworth.
Hiking Areas to visit near Haworth include Penistone Hill Country Park, Colden, The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor, The Chevin, Hardcastle Crags, and Withens Clough.
There are a number of towns near Haworth including Ilkley, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Todmorden, Huddersfield, Bradley, and Otley.
Haworth has some unmissable lakes nearby like Chellow Dean Reservoirs, Boothwood Reservoir, Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Water, Shibden Park, Light Hazzles Reservoir, and Warland Reservoir.
Historic Monuments to visit near Haworth include Wainhouse Tower, and Centre Hill Beacon Site.
Hills to visit near Haworth include Centre Hill, Stoodley Pike, and The Chevin.
Haworth has some unmissable ancient sites nearby like Stones Lane Standing Stones, Centre Hill Beacon Site, and The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor.
There are a several good geological features in the area around Haworth like The Bridestones on Bridestones Moor.
Haworth's best nearby nature reserves can be found at Rodley Nature Reserve, RSPB St Aidan's, RSPB Fairburn Ings, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
The area around Haworth boasts some of the best shopping centres including Trinity Leeds, White Rose Shopping Centre, The Merrion Centre, County Arcade, and Leeds Kirkgate Market.
Haworth is near some unmissable airports like Leeds Bradford Airport,
There are a several good bluebell woods in the area around Haworth like Middleton Park.
Ruins to visit near Haworth include Kirkstall Abbey, and Sandal Castle.
Haworth's best nearby rivers and streams can be found at River Dearne at Bretton, Hebden Water, and Hebden Beck.
Sandal Castle is one of Haworth's best, nearby castles to visit in Haworth.
Haworth has some unmissable waterfalls nearby like Greenwood Lee Clough Waterfall, and Lumb Falls.
Places near Haworth feature a number of interesting boroughs including Kirklees.
Haworth History
There are some historic monuments around Haworth:
