Haworth

Haworth is a village in West Yorkshire, England, set on a steep hillside above the Worth Valley. The main street climbs upward between rows of stone houses and traditional shops, with the parsonage where the Brontë family lived standing at the top.

The settlement began in medieval times as a farming community around St Michael and All Angels Church. In the 19th century the village grew with textile mills along the river, before becoming known as the home of the Brontë sisters.

The name Haworth comes from Old English words meaning enclosure and ford, referring to the stream that runs below the village. Local stone cottages and narrow alleyways still carry the look of the 19th century, when the Brontë family lived here.

The main street runs steeply uphill, so sturdy footwear and a moderate level of fitness help. Visiting on weekdays outside summer holidays is easier, when the village is quieter.

An old churchyard beside the church contains more than 40,000 burials in a relatively small area, as graves were layered over centuries. Patrick Brontë, the father of the writers, served as parson here for over forty years and preached regularly in the church.

Location: Haworth, Cross Roads and Stanbury

GPS coordinates: 53.83150,-1.95515

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:34