Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights was shot both on set and in the real-life landscapes of England. However, much of the film was shot in a large movie theater. It was there that production designer Susie Davies created the somber Wuthering Heights and the majestic and somewhat eerie Thrushcross Grange.
Jacob Elordi in the film “Wuthering Heights”, 2026
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However, this film was remembered by the audience not only for its epic sets and luxurious costumes. The film has many scenes shot outdoors. In these episodes, the heroine Katie, played by Margot Robbie, and Heathcliff, played by Jacob Elordi, walk across open fields, climb rocky hills and admire the views of the Yorkshire moors. It is these landscapes that form the atmosphere of the story.
Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie in the movie “Wuthering Heights”, 2026
The natural locations of Wuthering Heights help convey the dramatic mood of Emily Brontë's novel. The harsh nature, wind, heather fields and misty hills create a sense of freedom and wildness. Fortunately, many of the places from the film can be seen with your own eyes. Below are 8 locations from Wuthering Heights that are open to the public today.
Old Gang Smelting Mill
Old Gang Smelting Mill is one of the most interesting locations in the film “Wuthering Heights”. These are the picturesque ruins of an old 19th century factory. Lead was once smelted here. Today, this building has been turned into an atmospheric historical monument. The location is located near the village of Langthwaite in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It was here that some of the scenes showing the surroundings of the “Wuthering Heights” estate were filmed. Stone walls, old passages and arches – during a walk here you can see the ruins of old buildings covered in moss. The landscape around looks wild and a little harsh – perfect for the atmosphere of the film.
Bridestones Moor
Bridestones Moor is a nature reserve in West Yorkshire. This location is known for its large, unusually shaped rock formations. The rocks here have bizarre contours and look almost fantastic. In the film “Wuthering Heights”, one of the emotional scenes between Katie and Heathcliff was filmed here. Bridestones Moor is located near the places where the Brontë sisters grew up. It was this nature that inspired Emily Brontë when writing her iconic novel. After a walk on these rocks, it is worth visiting The Brontë Parsonage Museum, which tells the story of the life of the Brontë family.
Healaugh Crag
Healaugh Crag is another natural location in the film. It is a rocky hill in North Yorkshire. It is here in the film that Katie misses Heathcliff and waits for him to return. This area is located near the village of Reeth. The landscape here is very open and spacious. The rocky hills and low vegetation create a characteristic look of the Yorkshire moors. Healaugh Crag looks different depending on the weather. On a sunny day, the landscape seems bright and calm. In the fog, this area takes on a dramatic mood.
Melbecks Moor
Melbecks Moor is another natural location in the Yorkshire Dales National Park that appears in the film. It is a large heather-covered moor. The landscape here is almost endless. The open space and strong winds create a characteristic atmosphere of northern England. It is precisely such landscapes that are often described in the novel Wuthering Heights. In the frame, this area looks very cinematic. The scene in which Heathcliff rides across the moor was filmed here.
Bouldershaw Lane, Swaledale
Bouldershaw Lane in Swaledale was also a film location. It is a wide rolling field. The landscape is very peaceful and picturesque. In Wuthering Heights, this is the road that Katie takes to church in her wedding dress, where she is to start a new life with Edgar Linton. After a walk through this area, you can visit the village of Langthwaite. This small village has traditional British pubs. It is a frequent stop for tourists travelling to the filming locations.
Booze Moor
Booze Moor is located in Arkengarthdale, near Langthwaite. It is an open and windy area. In the film Wuthering Heights, it is here that the scene where Heathcliff puts Katie in a tree takes place. The nature here looks almost untouched. It is this kind of wild area that is ideal for the film adaptation of the novel and the symbolism of the story.
Fitzwilliam Wentworth Estate
Fitzwilliam Wentworth Estate is a large 18th-century country estate in South Yorkshire. It is one of the most beautiful historical locations associated with the film Wuthering Heights. The estate is very large. There are lakes, a deer park, and a classic Doric temple. The architecture of the estate well conveys the atmosphere of English aristocratic culture. Fans of the film should pay attention to the Needle's Eye building. This is a decorative building in the shape of a pyramid with a Gothic arch. A decorative urn is installed at its top. In the film, it is here that little Katie and Heathcliff hide from the rain. Many years later, the characters return here as adults. In this location, they confess their love to each other. This scene became one of the key ones in the romantic story.
Knole House
Knole House is a large historic 15th-century palace in Kent. This building appears in the film Wuthering Heights for only a brief moment. In the film, the palace can be seen in the scene where Heathcliff and Isabella Linton escape together. Despite its brief appearance, this location looks very impressive. Knole House has a long history. At various times, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Queen Mary I and the writer Vita Sackville-West lived here. Inside the palace you can see luxurious rooms with gilded furniture. On the walls hang paintings by artists Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough. It is worth paying special attention to the inner courtyard. It is this courtyard that can be recognized in the execution scene with which the film begins.
Based on material from vogue.co.uk