The Bronte Birthplace Walk

Sun, Apr 20th 2025 at 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Step back in time! Follow in the footsteps of literary history!

Hanson Carriage Hire Ltd

Join us as we recreate 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 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 Farewell event at the Brontë Bell Chapel
10.45 Continue journey with horse and cart along Market St

Re-enact the Brontës scenic journey on foot: (see route map - OS) (see route map - PDF) (request GPX file of route for use in your walking app.

11.00 Walk to Haworth with Patrick and Maria Brontë or at your own pace

Haworth:

15.00 Re-join horse and cart at Haworth railway station and go via Main Street to the Brontë Parsonage at Church St Haworth BD22 8DR
16.00 Welcome to Haworth event at the Brontë Parsonage

Click or tap here for WALK DETAILS & REGISTRATION.

(Participating in the walk is free. However, donations would be much appreciated. The Bronte Birthplace is truly a unique place, and we want to support it so that everyone can enjoy.)

If you are walking with us why not raise sponsorship for your walk, here.

If you are not able to join us, please sponsor our President Chris & Anne.

you can make a donation here.