The Brontë Birthplace Walk

Type:Guided Walk

The Brontë Birthplace, 72-74 Market Street, Thornton, West Yorkshire, BD13 3HF
Hanson Carriage Hire Ltd.

About

Step back in time and immerse yourself in literary history by experiencing the Brontës' historic move from Thornton to Haworth!

What to Expect:

  • Dress in period costume – highly recommended!

  • Walk with the horses and cart in Thornton and/or Haworth.

Thornton:

  • 10:00 AM – Participants will join the Brontë family as they set off by horse and cart from the Brontë Birthplace at 72-74 Market St, Thornton, BD13 3HF.

  • 10:15 AM – A farewell event will take place at the Brontë Bell Chapel.

  • 10:45 AM – The journey continues with horse and cart along Market St.

  • 11:00 AM – Attendees can re-enact the Brontës' scenic journey on foot, walking to Haworth with Patrick and Maria Brontë or at their own pace. (See route map: OS, PDF,

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About

Step back in time and immerse yourself in literary history by experiencing the Brontës' historic move from Thornton to Haworth!

What to Expect:

  • Dress in period costume – highly recommended!

  • Walk with the horses and cart in Thornton and/or Haworth.

Thornton:

  • 10:00 AM – Participants will join the Brontë family as they set off by horse and cart from the Brontë Birthplace at 72-74 Market St, Thornton, BD13 3HF.

  • 10:15 AM – A farewell event will take place at the Brontë Bell Chapel.

  • 10:45 AM – The journey continues with horse and cart along Market St.

  • 11:00 AM – Attendees can re-enact the Brontës' scenic journey on foot, walking to Haworth with Patrick and Maria Brontë or at their own pace. (See route map: OS, PDF, request GPX file for your walking app.)

Haworth:

  • 3:00 PM – Participants will re-join the horse and cart at Haworth railway station and proceed via Main Street to the Brontë Parsonage at Church St, Haworth, BD22 8DR.

  • 4:00 PM – A welcome event will be held at the Brontë Parsonage.

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Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Participation in the walk is free, but donations are much appreciated to support the Brontë Birthplace. Those walking are encouraged to raise sponsorship for their walk. For those unable to join, please consider sponsoring the President Chris & Anne, or make a donation.

Book Tickets Online

Map

Opening Times

Season 20 Apr 2025
DayTimes
Sunday10:00 - 16:30

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