Haworth Steampunk Weekend photos as 2025 dates confirmed

From violin-topped hats and pocket watches to goggle-wearing dogs, steampunks and visitors alike came out in full force for the charity weekend. 

Steampunk blends the retro looks of the Victorian and Edwardian era with futuristic, science fiction-fuelled style.

Steampunk outfits often include features like feathers, skulls, walking canes, broaches, corsets, suits, masquerade masks, skulls and ‘bones’, among others.

The spectacle brought a special burlesque show and live performances such as belly dancing and choir singing to the village.

Steampunk enthusiasts outside The Cabinet of Curiosities (Image: Neil Pennington) There was even competitive ‘Yorkshire Pudding tossing’ at the village hall.

Speaking about steampunk, organiser Michael Young said: “It’s dressing up in Victorian, Edwardian costume with a twist. The twist could be Mandalorian, Steampunk police officers - we’re not rigid. There’s a strong goth link to it. A lot of people said ‘we liked what we saw’ and they were going to come dressed up next year. It’s inclusive.”

Steampunk enthusiast at the railway (Image: Neil Pennington) Michael, who runs the White Rose Yorkshire Steampunks group, said the steampunk community is a great way to meet “some amazing people”.

“A lot of us met at Whitby Goth Weekend,” the Shipley-based Steamer said.

“We’ve gone from gothic to the Steampunk side."

Steampunk costumes are often inspired by the period of growth and discovery associated with the Victorian age - from wind turbines on costumes to industrial themes like cogs. 

Steampunk enthusiasts gather at the historic railway (Image: Neil Pennington) There were amazing costumes on show - including witchy, autumnal orange looks complete with corsets, dried flowers, and fur coats.

One pair could be seen in jewel bedazzled hats while another Steamer - dressed as an all-pink Victorian lady with a lacy umbrella and gloves - took a stroll through the graveyard.

Steampunk enthusiasts are also known as Steamers (Image: Vii Vision) “There are very clever people out there,” Michael said.

Haworth Steampunk Weekend - which takes place in spring and autumn - has raised around £30,000 for Manorlands hospice in just over a decade alone.

The funds raised during October’s Steampunk weekend are now in the process of being counted, the organiser said.

Three groups performed over the course of the weekend - including the 400 Roses, All Together Now choir, and the North Wind Tribal Dancers.

Steampunk enthusiasts in Haworth (Image: Vii Vision) “Manorlands have said to us every penny helps,” Michael said.

“The smallest amount we’ve ever raised was £500 and the largest we’ve raised was £5,500.

“There’s been a lot of positive feedback from the traders on Main Street."

Haworth Steampunk Weekend will return in 2025 on May 4 and May 5 as well as October 10 to October 12.