Haworth
Haworth (UK: /ˈhaʊ.ərθ/ HOW-ərth, also /ˈhɔːərθ/ HAW-ərth, US: /ˈhɔːwərθ/ HAW-wərth) is a village in West Yorkshire, England. Located in the Pennines, Haworth is 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Keighley, 8 miles (13 km) north of Halifax, 10 miles (16 km) west of Bradford and 10 miles (16 km) east of Colne in Lancashire. The surrounding areas include Oakworth and Oxenhope. Nearby villages include Cross Roads, Stanbury and Lumbfoot.
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Haworth Location within West Yorkshire | |
Population | 6,733 (2021 census) |
OS grid reference | SE030372 |
• London | 180 mi (290 km) SSE |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | KEIGHLEY |
Postcode district | BD22 |
Dialling code | 01535 |
Police | West Yorkshire |
Fire | West Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
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Haworth is a tourist destination known for its association with the Brontë sisters and the preserved heritage Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
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