Watersports in Haworth
Overview
Enjoy the delights of what Doe Park Water Sports Centre has to offer. This lovely area is great for water sports, so whatever mode of water transport takes your fancy, take the plunge and enjoy some fun on, or in, the water!
What makes it special
- Enjoy sailing, canoeing, kayaking, dragon boating and raft building
- Activities on land including a fantastic high ropes facility
- Team building challenges, nature studies, archery and orienteering
Open May to September
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
Take a memorable steam train journey back in time. Travel from delightfully restored stations through evocative scenery. Visit the website
Cycling in Haworth
Superb scenery and cycling routes… but not for the faint hearted!
Mountain biking in Haworth
Get out and about on your bike and enjoy the rolling landscape.
Walking and Rambling in Haworth
There is a range of local walks suitable for all ages and abilities. The Railway Children Walk visits locations in the iconic film and is ideal for families.
Walking and Rambling in London Lee Valley
Enjoy a walk through the country park and spot the local birds, or explore the historical village of Broxbourne and Waltham Abbey just a few miles away. Cycling H
Brontë Parsonage Museum
An intimate museum furnished as in the Brontë’s day with displays of their personal treasures books and manuscripts. Visit the website
Vintage Carriages Trust
Admire the carriages that are often used by film companies who to recreate a bygone era. The Vintage Carriages trust runs the Museum of Rail Travel in Ingrow. Visit the website
Salts Mill
Built as a village for textile workers, the old mill has been transformed into an art gallery housing David Hockney artwork.
East Riddlesden Hall
Rebuilt during the Civil War, the house has a dramatic history and numerous ghosts. Beautiful embroideries and colourful gardens. Visit the National Trust website
Cliffe Castle Museum
The former home of a textile magnate, some rooms furnished in Victorian splendour, with displays of birds, animals and fossils. Visit the Museum website
The Piece Hall
11.7 miles A Grade 1 listed Georgian masterpiece, it’s now home to a host of shops and cafes with events throughout the year. Visit the website
Eureka! - the Museum for Children
The only interactive museum designed especially for children aged 3-12, opens up a fascinating world of hands on exploration. Visit the Museum website
Top Withens
Walk from the parsonage, past Bronte Falls and continue to the now ruined Top Withens - inspiration for Wuthering Heights. Visit the website
Alternative Technology Centre
See renewable energy systems and explore the One Planet exhibition room, full of quirky facts and information about sustainability. Visit the ATC website
Climbing in Haworth
If you're visiting the area to climb, don't miss the famous Cow and Calf rocks at Ilkley.
Mountain Biking in Mankinholes
There is a whole network of paths and tracks that are suitable for mountain biking.