TikTok brings fame and queues to Brontë village for autumn
Summary
Haworth in West Yorkshire has seen more visitors this autumn, with social media posts helping draw people to its scenic streets and shops. A popular shop says it has had queues on weekends and during school half-term, while residents and businesses point to problems including limited parking and increased litter.Key Facts
- The Cabinet of Curiosities, a shop with a Victorian-style apothecary theme, has drawn visitors who want to see or photograph its Halloween display.
- Shop assistant Karen Roberts said queues began forming about six weeks before the report and appeared every weekend.
- Roberts said the shop had visitors waiting outside daily during the school half-term week.
- Visitors interviewed said social media images and videos helped inspire their trips to Haworth.
- The village’s Brontë connections and the 2026 film adaptation of Wuthering Heights have also contributed to interest in the area.
- Roberts cited limited parking and litter as downsides of the increase in visitors.
- The Torres sisters travelled from Gran Canaria, while Ella and Brian Thomas came from Greater Manchester.
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