Haworth: Frequently Asked Questions

How big is Haworth?

According to the 2011 Census, Haworth has a population of 6,379, including out-lying settlements and farmsteads. Haworth village itself is likely to have just over 2,000 people.

The civil parish of Haworth, Cross Roads and Stanbury is within the Bradford Metropolitan District Council area, which itself falls within the county of West Yorkshire.

Where is Haworth?

The village has a South Pennine hilltop location in the Worth Valley, West Yorkshire, England. It is 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Keighley, between the villages of Oakworth and Oxenhope.

How far is Haworth from…

Haworth is just 4 miles from Keighley which has a train station connecting to Leeds, Bradford and beyond. It’s also the start of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, so it is possible to enter Haworth via steam or diesel train.

You can also catch a bus to Haworth from the Keighley Bus Station and unless you want to visit the railway station, we suggest you get off the bus higher up the hill at the Haworth Surgery (ask the bus driver to stop there).

Haworth is the following road miles from: Bradford – 9 miles, Colne – 11 miles, Skipton – 13 miles, Leeds – 26 miles, Manchester – 45 miles, York – 52 miles, London – 213 miles.

How do I get there?

By car: If driving, you’ll enjoy stunning moorland routes from Colne or Hebden Bridge, and the roads from the M62 motorway, Halifax or Keighley are very straight forward. 

By train: To get to Keighley by train, you can plan your trip and book your tickets with Trainline. The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway runs steam and diesel trains between Keighley railway station and Haworth railway station at weekends, bank holidays and daily in summer (01535 647777). These are great if you’re into vintage railways, but a bit pricey if they’re not your thing and you just want to get there.

By bus: The Keighley bus station is a 5 minute walk from the train station and you can catch the B3 or B2 bus to Haworth for approx £4 (adult). If you want to go to the top of the village, near the Bronte Parsonage Museum, ask the driver to stop at Haworth Surgery.

By taxi: An Uber taxi costs approx £8 (as of 2021).

Where to park the car?

With many streets in Haworth narrow and winding, it can seem difficult to find somewhere to leave your car without causing an obstruction or inconvenience to locals. Here’s a quick guide to what car parking spaces are available (all are Pay & Display).

• Bronte Parsonage Museum Car Park: 63 spaces – council. Our choice, at the top of the village and adjacent to public toilets. This is our suggested car park.
• Bronte Village Car Park: 300 spaces – council. Within an ex-quarry setting with short paths to Main Street.
• Haworth Railway Station Car Park: 35 spaces – railway. Lower part of the village.
• Gas Street Car Park: 60 spaces – council. Lower part of the village.

Locals tip – free parking is usually available at the doctors’ surgery car park when not in use on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. Please do not use when the surgery is open, as local patients need it.

Central Car Park, formerly Changegate Car Park is owned and managed by the notorious ‘Yorkshire Clamper’ (Google it). We suggest you read their reviews on Google and TripAdvisor to make your own judgement.

Is there a children’s playground?

Central Park is a well-kept green space with beautiful flower beds, bowling green and children’s playground. This has swings, a climbing frame and slide, and there’s also a band stand in the centre to shelter under in case it rains.

Located between the train station and Main Street with large grassed areas and numerous benches, it’s ideal for picnics and to rest your legs after a busy day wandering around. It also has public toilets there too.