Julie Smith
27 January 2026
It seems that we can’t get enough of the tragic love story of Heathcliff and Cathy, as there have been over ten film and TV adaptations of Emily Bronte’s Gothic novel Wuthering Heights since the first big screen version was released in 1920.
Popular adaptations include a 1939 film starring Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon, a 1992 film with Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, and a 2009 ITV series that featured Tom Hardy as Heathcliff. A new 2026 version of the classic tale, directed by Emerald Fenell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, has reminded us all why the Brontes are so beloved and has put Wuthering Heights in the spotlight once again.
If you fancy immersing yourselves in the world of this literary classic, we have listed some of the best Wuthering Heights filming locations to visit and the Yorkshire places that inspired the Bronte sisters. Browse our range of cottages in locations ranging from the Yorkshire Dales to Bronte Country, and plan a Wuthering Heights-style getaway.
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Wuthering Heights filming locations
Here are some of the magical Yorkshire locations that have helped bring Wuthering Heights to life on screen:
Arkengarthdale
The wide-open spaces, remote feel and dramatic landscape of Arkengarthdale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park made it a perfect filming location for the 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights.
The windswept moorland of the Yorkshire Dales is a magnificent backdrop for Cathy and Heathcliff’s love story and a great choice for a scenic walk, whether you want to spend some quality time with your other half or fancy a bit of solitude. We recommend visiting Langthwaite if you want to get off the beaten track; it was one of the bases for cast and crew during filming and is a great starting point for exploring the remote Booze Moor, which is featured in the film.
Stay nearby: Cherry Tree Cottage - Langthwaite | Sleeps 4 + 2 dogs
Low Row and Swaledale
With rugged moorland, pretty villages and sweeping countryside views, Swaledale was another filming location for the 2026 adaptation. One place in Swaledale that is particularly featured in the film is the village of Low Row. Walking through Low Row is like stepping back in time, so the tiny village was the perfect choice for filming the period scenes in the movie.
Low Row is located on the edge of the River Swale and has a village pub called The Punchbowl Inn, which dates back to the 17th century. It’s located on Yorkshire’s Swale Trail and Alfred Wainwright’s coast to coast walk, so it makes a great base for hikers with other nearby villages including Gunnerside, Crackpot and Muker (known for its beautiful wildflower meadows).
Stay nearby: High Samber | Sleeps 6 + 1 dogs
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Reeth
Another lovely Swaledale village to visit, Reeth is located on top of a natural plateau and comes with a large village green where you can sit and enjoy 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside. Reeth was used as the main base for the production team, which filmed in the surrounding rugged countryside.
You’ll find an assortment of pubs and tea rooms in the village where you can fuel yourself up before exploring the surrounding countryside. Look out for Old Gang Smelting Mill, a ruined building near Reeth which appears several times in the film.
Stay nearby: The Little Barn – Reeth | Sleeps 2 + 3 dogs
East Riddlesden Hall
Although not used in the latest version of Wuthering Heights, East Riddlesden Hall in West Yorkshire was featured as the titular farmhouse in both the 1992 film with Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche and the 2009 Tom Hardy TV series.
The 17th-century manor house is managed by the National Trust in Yorkshire and is open to the public, so you can explore atmospheric rooms with dark beams and large fireplaces that are befitting of Heathcliff’s home. There’s also a lovely garden to wander around.
Stay nearby: The Willow (The Farmhouse) | Sleeps 8 + 2 dogs
The best Bronte literary locations to visit
Step into the world of the Bronte sisters themselves and see the landscape that inspired not only Emily Bronte to write Wuthering Heights but also Charlotte Bronte to create Jane Eyre and Anne Bronte to write The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. The South Pennine hills and moorland around Haworth are now known as Bronte Country, and it’s well worth following in the Bronte family’s footsteps and exploring this beautiful part of West Yorkshire.
Top Withens
This ruined farmhouse lies around 4 miles from Haworth, where Emily Bronte lived with her famous literary family. The dramatic, windswept moorland at Top Withens perfectly embodies the brooding, desolate atmosphere of Wuthering Heights, and the location was first suggested as the inspiration for Wuthering Heights by Ellen Nussey, who was a lifelong friend of Charlotte Bronte.
Top Withens is in the heart of Bronte Country and is a must-visit spot for fans of Wuthering Heights. You can only reach this isolated location on foot, but once you’re there, the views across Haworth Moor are spectacular. Time it right and you might even have the place to yourself for a Wuthering Heights-inspired romantic picnic.
Good to know
- Location: Top Withens, Hebden Bridge HX7 8RP
- Opening times: Open all the time
- Entry fee: Free
- Stay nearby: Brook View Cottage | Sleeps 2 + 2 dogs
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Bronte Waterfall
The Bronte Waterfall, a favourite spot of Emily, Charlotte and Anne, is close to Penistone Hill Country Park, a huge space of open moorland on the edge of Haworth. Follow rugged paths along a gently trickling stream to get to the waterfall that Charlotte Bronte once described as ‘a perfect torrent’.
It is said the sisters would perch on a chair-shaped rock near the falls as they wrote poems and stories, so it’s well worth taking a seat on the Bronte Chair to either read one of their classics or to try and muster up some literary inspiration of your own.
Good to know
- Location: Bronte Waterfall, Haworth Moor, Haworth BD22 8DR (park at Penistone Hill Country Park, West Lane, Haworth BD22 0ES)
- Opening times: Both Bronte Waterfall and Penistone Hill Country Park are open all the time
- Entry fee: Free with free parking at Penistone Hill Country Park
- Stay nearby: The Old Nook – Haworth | Sleeps 6 + 2 dogs
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The Bronte Parsonage Museum
In the heart of Haworth is the original parsonage where the literary sisters grew up. Today, the building is the Bronte Parsonage Museum, which is dedicated to them, with original writing books, drawings, letters and the desks where their famous works were written.
Visiting Haworth is like stepping back in time with cobbled streets and historic buildings such as The Old School Room, where the Brontes once taught. Its elevated spot means you’ll enjoy great moorland views as you browse the shops. It’s also worth calling in The Black Bull Inn, where Branwell Bronte (the sisters' brother) once frequented and where ghostly apparitions of him have been seen over the years.
Good to know
- Location: Bronte Parsonage Museum, Church Street, Haworth BD22 8DR
- Opening times: Open Saturdays and Sundays 10am–5pm
- Entry fee: Adults £13, children (age 12–16) £6.50, under-12s go free
- Stay nearby: Chapel of Art | Sleeps 10 + 3 dogs
Shibden Hall
Located around 10 miles from Haworth in Halifax, Shibden Hall is best-known as the home of Anne Lister, a landowner and diarist who inspired the TV series Gentleman Jack. Emily Bronte taught at Law Hill School, which is around a mile away from Shibden Hall, so it’s thought that the sprawling 15th-century country house provided inspiration for Thrushcross Grange, the home of the wealthy Linton family in Emily's novel.
Shibden Hall is now a museum that’s surrounded by around 32 acres of restored parks and gardens known as Shibden Park. These lovely grounds include woodland walks, a boating lake and a miniature railway, so it makes a great choice for a day out while visiting Bronte Country.
Norton Conyers
Image credit: Norton Conyers
This location isn’t part of Bronte Country, but Norton Conyers near Ripon is believed to be the inspiration for Thornfield Hall in Jane Eyre. Charlotte Bronte visited the medieval manor house in 1839, and it’s believed she heard a local legend about a madwoman who was locked in the attic there. In 2004, a hidden staircase at the property was revealed, which exactly matched one that was described in the novel.
The house has been privately owned by the Graham family since 1624, but it is open to the public for 28 days each year over spring and summer. There is also a lovely walled garden at Norton Conyers, which dates back to the mid-18th century and features an orangery, pond and herbaceous borders.
Good to know
- Location: Norton Conyers, Wath near Ripon, HG5 5EQ
- Opening times: Check the website for house opening dates. Gardens are open between 10am and 4pm from 1 April to 28 October.
- Entry fee: House and garden entry fee is £15, entry to the gardens only is £5
- Stay nearby: The Cobbles – Ripon | Sleeps 6 + 2 dogs
Map of Wuthering Heights and Bronte sister locations
Find Wuthering Heights filming locations and places connected to the Bronte sisters with this handy map:
Plan your Wuthering Heights-style Yorkshire getaway
If you have been inspired to visit some of these Wuthering Heights and Bronte locations for yourself, you’ll find a range of holiday homes in locations like Haworth, Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. Whether you are looking for a romantic cottage for two or a traditional stone farmhouse with room for extended family, browse our range of Yorkshire holiday homes to find your perfect base.
Written by Julie Smith
Regional Marketing Manager
As a dog owner who has been exploring Yorkshire and the Lake District since childhood, I love to find and share hidden gems and the best dog-friendly spots to visit.
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