I don’t know what souls are made of, but this filming guide to Wuthering Heights will steal your heart.
With a brilliant cast starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, Wuthering Heights has crowned itself a true cinematic phenomenon, becoming one of the most anticipated films of the year. Emily Bronte’s legendary novel is brought to the screen by director Emerald Fennell (Saltburn, Promising Young Woman,) whose work never goes unnoticed. Since the release of the first clips, her adaptation has divided critics between those who believe in remaining faithful to the original story and those who support greater creative freedom. Pop music by Charlie XCX, a boldly explicit portrayal of passion, and controversial narrative alterations are among the defining characteristics of 2026’s Wuthering Heights.
As many will know, the film recounts the romantic tragedy of Heathcliff and Catherine. The story begins when Catherine’s father, an alcoholic nobleman, brings home an orphan he finds on the streets. The boy grows up as Catherine’s closest companion, and they find refuge in one another from the father’s cruelty. Their bond gradually deepens into a powerful love constrained by social conventions and rigid class divisions, ultimately driving the mapart and tearing down the world that surrounds them. The farmhouse Wuthering Heights and West Yorkshire moors are the dark, austere scenarios that become characters for themselves, complementing the tumultuous romance. Stay tuned to discover what are the specific locations in England where the movie was filmed!
Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire
Photo by @womensweeklymagThe Yorkshire Dales National Park is home to the wild, windswept moors that serve as the setting for Wuthering Heights, mirroring the turbulent inner worlds of its characters. Booze Moor, the first stop in the park, is where the wind-swept moors evoke the landscape near Thrushcross Grange. It is here where Catherine, forever yearning, mourns the absence of Heathcliff after he storms away from Wuthering Heights. a period that defines the love they share. On Booze Moor, we also witness the flirtatious moment where Heathcliff lifts Catherine onto a tree branch.
Later into the park, Healaugh Crag and the rocky refuge of Lady Mary Bothy host some of the most intimate moments in the film. Seal Houses Moor, covering 14,180 acres, is the final stop for visitors traversing the Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering a rugged blend of natural beauty characterized by expansive upland grasslands.
Old Gang Smelting Mill, Arkengarthdale
Photo by @bioroxyJust a thirty-minute ride from Booze Moor lie the ruins of Old Gang Smelting Mill, where the exteriors of Wuthering Heights were recreated. This collection of buildings, which once served as a lead smelting mill in the mid-18th century, is now a Grade II listed monument. Simply glancing at the dark, imposing structures, one can almost sense the hellish atmosphere that once permeated the interior of the house.
Knole, Kent
Photo by @thedarkofhematineeThe exterior of Gimmerton Town Square and Gretna Green Chapel were filmed at Knole, a 600-year-old estate located within the medieval deer park in Kent, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. From wooded uplands to dry river valleys, Knole Park offers numerous routes across undulating ground, sheltered by its ancient trees that line the paths and provide stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Originally built as an archbishop’s palace, Knole House passed through royal hands before becoming the property of the Sackville family, who still reside there, preserving its grandeur and allowing it to stand as a living testament to the past. From Wednesday to Saturday, visitors can wander through the grand courtyards and tranquil Orangery, and even contemplate National Trust treasures, including works of art by Reynolds, Gainsborough, and Van Dyck.
Leavesden Studios, London
Photo by @miss_flicksKnown for being the filming location of major productions like Harry Potter and Barbie, Leavesden Studios was used by production designer Suzie David to create the film’s opulent interiors. When Catherine, perched on a rock, watched Edgar and his sister Isabella move to Thrushcross Grange, transforming it with luxury and beauty, she immediately realized that she must marry him. Once there, she found herself surrounded by extravagant interiors, adorned with rich colors, sumptuous furniture, and delicate dresses. These aesthetic choices revealed, however, the psychological turmoil, emotions, and destinies of the characters, revealing far more than words ever could.
