There’s a lot to unpack about the latest Wuthering Heights film. From the mysterious “skin room” (don’t ask) to the corset-clad costumes, the film is a whirlwind of yearning, lust, class, and drama. And yes, it all unfolds against some of the most jaw-dropping filming locations, transporting us straight back to the time when Emily Brontë penned this dark, passionate tale. Honestly, it’s almost impossible to focus on Cathy (Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi) with the set stealing the show.
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From the sprawling moors — yes, including that iconic rock scene — to the opulent estates where decadent dinners and torrid lovemaking collide, the Wuthering Heights sets are absolutely phenomenal. And here’s the kicker: you can actually stay there yourself. Yep, you can rent a night in Cathy’s flesh-toned bedroom and fully immerse yourself in gothic romance.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Wuthering Heights filming locations.
Where was Wuthering Heights filmed?
Since Brontë herself lived in West Yorkshire, it’s safe to say she imagined a setting much like this for her sweeping novel. The story is set on the Yorkshire moors, where the wild, windswept landscape mirrors Cathy and Heathcliff’s tempestuous relationship.
Director Emerald Fennell aimed to move away from filming in locations used by previous adaptations, and instead leaned into even more remote, untamed settings. That meant Brontë’s actual home in Haworth was off-limits. Instead, the crew ventured into the wild stretches of the Yorkshire Dales, including Booze Moor and Reef Moor, which feature heavily in the film’s breathtaking landscape shots.
Arkengarthdale, the northernmost of the dales, played a key role in the Wuthering Heights filming. The cast and crew set up base in Langthwaite, one of the valley’s few villages and home to the Red Lion Inn — a classic pub that’s appeared in multiple films and TV shows. From there, they had easy access to a bridleway leading up and across Booze Moor, opening onto moorland dotted with the haunting remnants of ancient mineworks.
Locals remember spotting Margot Robbie enjoying lunch at the cosy Punch Bowl Inn in Low Row — much to the delight of kids who got to see Barbie herself in person. Meanwhile, the cast reportedly stayed at Simonstone Hall, a charming hotel near Hawes, while filming across the Yorkshire Dales.
You’ll probably recognise the iconic Surrender Bridge, famous for its spot along the Coast to Coast path and previously featured in All Creatures Great and Small. In Wuthering Heights, it appears in the opening scenes as young Cathy heads home — though here, the water has a more reddish hue, adding to the film’s moody, Gothic atmosphere.
As for the iconic Wuthering Heights home, the exterior you see on screen is none other than Old Gang Smelting Mill. These haunting ruins perfectly capture the dark, brooding mood of Cathy’s home. You can explore the site on guided tours, though visitors are asked not to touch the ruins.
Bridestones Moor is home to the ancient sandstone stacks and massive rocks that set the stage for one unforgettable scene — you know the one — where Heathcliff discovers Cathy pressed against one of them.
In the film’s opening glimpses, a horse-drawn carriage winds through a narrow valley carved by a curving bridleway. To one side, the ruins of old buildings and a tall chimney peek through the mist. Later, Robbie and Elordi are seen walking here, shrouded in fog, adding to the Gothic mood. These haunting remnants are part of Yorkshire’s early 19th-century lead mining industry.
Cathy looks absolutely stunning in her wedding dress and gauzy veil — though you can tell she’s miserable. She’s seen trudging across a wide field, clutching her bouquet, her mood as heavy as the clouds above. Not far from the Old Gang site, a road climbs north toward Langthwaite village and the moorland above it. This private lane, flanked by an old farm building, sits just a short distance from Reeth High Moor, perfectly capturing the film’s windswept, Gothic atmosphere.
Filming for Wuthering Heights also took place on Melbecks Moor, an incredibly remote and windswept spot in upper Swaledale. The filmmakers incorporated the ruins of old buildings here, adding even more brooding, Gothic drama to the wild landscape.
Margot Robbie’s version of Cathy is basically a period-crossing fashion Pinterest board.
This National Trust property provided some of the film’s more formal interiors. Dark beams, cosy enclosed rooms, and a lingering sense of contained tension make it the perfect counterpoint to the sprawling, windswept moors.
Many of the interior shots were filmed at Sky Studios Elstree, near Watford. This state-of-the-art studio boasts 12 sound stages capable of recreating virtually any movie setting, making it the likely home of some of the film’s more elaborate and fantastical interior scenes.
Can you stay in the Wuthering Heights filming location?
Yes, you read that right, you can actually stay in Cathy’s bedroom at Thrushcross Grange. Yep… the skin room. Located in the heart of West Yorkshire, this once-in-a-lifetime experience lets romantics and travel lovers step straight into Fennell’s bold reimagining of the classic love story.
Guests can enjoy an intimate listening experience featuring Charli XCX’s Wuthering Heights, written specifically for the film, and even go horseback riding across the moors.
Bookings open on Airbnb beginning February 20 at 4:00am PT / 7:00am ET. Three overnight stays are available: February 27–28, March 1–2, and March 3–4, each for up to two guests. The experience is completely free and includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner — though travel is not included. Spots are first-come, first-served, so move fast if you want a taste of the film for yourself.
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