Haworth is one of those villages that are utterly resplendent in every way. Located within Bradford in West Yorkshire, it has long had a reputation as a great place to visit when on a short break. It is exemplary of the rural way of life, which, if we're to be honest, is best enjoyed and experienced by having, as a base, a cottage. That's got charm.
English Heritage, an executive non-departmental public body, fully aware of this village's magnetism, has revealed that it wants to elevate the already popular destination from "day trip haven" to international tourist destination, reported the Bradford and Telegraph Argus.
We at cottages4you like the ambition that English Heritage has, and fully concur that this well-liked holiday hotspot is worthy of being transformed into a place where people go on extended holidays. Its beauty and history demand it.
"At the moment Haworth isn’t really offering itself to an international audience," Trevor Mitchell, English Heritage's Yorkshire and Humber planning director, told the newspaper.
"It is marketing itself to the people of West Yorkshire on an afternoon out. What Haworth needs is to offer something that appeals to the international tourist who has come for the Bronte connection.”
He added that this is why they are looking to work with various property owners, businesses and of course Bradford Council to see how this can be achieved, or as he put it, to "touch things up a bit".
Two years ago, Haworth was put on the English Heritage's at risk register for fear that it was in risk of falling short of its legacy. As such, a number of projects are under way to repair former buildings and walkways to their former glory, including restoration of the Parish Church Roof and restoring original features on shop fronts on the much enjoyed Main Street.
English Heritage oversees over 400 sites that are open to the public, which collectively attract 11 million visitors every year.
Posted by David Sollberger, cottages4you
