Haworth, a historic village in Yorkshire, has been named by the Daily Mail as one of Britain's "prettiest" villages. The village is known for its quaint feel and historic streets, and is currently decorated for autumn, with tourists advised to make the most of limited time there this season.
A hub of independent retailers
Visitors planning to explore Haworth this autumn are advised to begin at Main Street, where there are a range of independent cafes, old fashioned sweet shops and other boutique stores. Around 70 unique independent retailers operate in the village, each selling items not found elsewhere.
One shop drawing people to the area this autumn is the Cabinet of Curiosities. Its autumn decor makes it stand out, and it has an American-style display compared to the set of the hit show Gilmore Girls. It sells a variety of handmade soaps, candles and oils.
Literary heritage and countryside walks
Haworth has become synonymous with literary history, thanks to the Brontë sisters, who produced several famous novels such as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights and called the village home. The Brontë Parsonage Museum is one of Haworth's most popular tourist attractions.
A visitor on Tripadvisor said: "We visited this great little museum in quaint Haworth. Wonderfully laid out original parsonage where the famous Brontë family lived. It cleverly takes you through the property and the story of the talented Brontë family, very informative, inspirational and also very sad. The staff are friendly and helpful. It really is worth a stop here if you are in the area."
Beyond the shops is beautiful surrounding countryside accessible on foot from the village. A particularly good spot to head for is the Brontë waterfall. A visitor said on Tripadvisor: "Couldn't get enough of the views! We had a lovely day for the walk and made the most of our cameras. The waterfall was stunning and listening to the running waters at the river was so relaxing. My fiance found the place so special, she will never forget her time there."
A diverse day-trip destination
The village boasts a huge range of attractions, from history and literature to shopping and countryside, making it a suitable day trip for Brits and tourists alike. The Daily Mail reports: "The main thoroughfare, Main Street, has that uniquely English charm that sends US tourists into a tizz, and will have even your most stoic Brit muttering 'it's quite nice, isn't it?', under their breath."
