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Wuthering Heights: Yorkshire Moors Set Dramatic New Stage
10 Feb
Summary
- Filming occurred in the wild Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Robbie and Elordi star as Cathy and Heathcliff.
- Historic Yorkshire locations inspired Emily Brontë's novel.
The latest cinematic adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights has embraced the novel's iconic setting, with significant filming taking place across the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, portraying Cathy and Heathcliff respectively, were spotted capturing scenes in the atmospheric Yorkshire Dales. Specific locations featured include Swaledale and Arkengarthdale, areas renowned for their unspoiled, wild beauty. These settings, characterized by traditional stone field barns and heather-covered moors, directly reflect the novel's famous "wily, windy moors".
Further filming utilized historic sites such as the Old Gang lead smelting mill and Bridestones Moor. The cast and crew were based in local accommodations, including the historic Holdsworth House in Halifax and Simonstone Hall within the Dales. These choices highlight the enduring connection between the story and its Yorkshire roots, with Emily Brontë herself drawing inspiration from the Haworth moors.
