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Educate

We are committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of the Brontë family, ensuring visitors of all ages can learn about their extraordinary journey, literary contributions, and lasting influences.

Inspire

Just as the Brontës overcame challenges to achieve greatness, we aim to ignite creativity, ambition, and resilience in future generations through their remarkable story.

Explore

The Brontë Birthplace is more than a historic site—it’s an immersive experience. Whether through guided visits, interactive learning, or overnight stays, we encourage visitors to walk in the footsteps of literary history.

The Brontë Birthplace, Thornton

The Brontë Birthplace in Thornton, Bradford, where Brontë children were born in front of the parlour fireplace, has been saved and is now open to the public for the first time in its 200-year history.

Thanks to the incredible support of over 700 individual investors, alongside significant grants from Bradford City of Culture 2025 and the Community Ownership Fund, the house is now under the care of Brontë Birthplace Limited, a community benefit society. More than £650,000 was raised to bring this historic site back to life.

Why Support the Brontë Birthplace?

Donating

Help us preserve and maintain this historic site for future generations. Every contribution supports the ongoing restoration and programming.

Fundraising

Organise an event, take on a challenge, or get involved in community fundraising to help sustain the Birthplace.

Sponsorhip

Businesses and individuals can show their support with sponsoring key aspects of the birthplace to leave a lasting impact on this literary landmark.

Visit us

Experience the Brontë Birthplace in person, walk in the footsteps of the Brontë family, and learn about the house’s fascinating journey .

The Brontë Birthplace: Open Once More

This remarkable achievement ensures that the story of the world’s most famous literary siblings can be experienced in full—from cradle to legacy.

Now open, visitors can step inside history, explore the birthplace of the Brontës, will be able to enjoy the café by the original fireplace, and soon, even stay overnight in the rooms in which the family once occupied.

Come and be part of the next chapter of the Brontë Birthplace. Walk in their footsteps and rediscover this treasured piece of literary history.

Read our latest journey

24/08/2026 Community | Thornton