Brontë Birthplace

Plan Your Visit

Step into the story of a house that has lived many lives — and continues to inspire.

Located in the heart of Thornton village, the Brontë Birthplace is far more than just the starting point of one of literature’s most iconic family. This modest terraced home has witnessed over 200 years of transformation — from the Brontë family’s early years, to life as a butchers shop, a restaurant, a museum, and now a restored cultural space at the centre of a growing community.

Whether you’re fascinated by literary heritage, historic buildings, or the lives of ordinary people who left extraordinary marks on history, we invite you to explore the evolving journey of this remarkable house.

The Brontë Birthplace is open every weekend for guided and self-guided visits.

Saturday & Sunday

  • Guided Tours (Each tour lasts an hour and includes exclusive insights from our tour guides, who will walk you through the rooms and the stories they hold): 10:00am, 12:00pm & 2:00pm

  • Self-Guided Entry (one hour to explore the house at your own leisure with our knowledgable room stewards): 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm

Advance booking is essential.
To preserve the intimacy and atmosphere of the house, we run small guided tours and limited capacity (self-guided) time slots throughout the day.

  • Each 1 hour session is limited to 12 visitors
  • To ensure fairness, each booking allows a maximum of 5 visitors.
  • Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thank you for being part of this journey—we can’t wait to share the Brontë Birthplace with you!

As a historic Grade II* listed building, accessibility is limited in parts of the house:

  • The ground floor is accessible with some uneven flooring.
  • Visitors with mobility needs can access the ground floor of the Brontë Birthplace via a wheelchair-accessible lift located in our café area.
  • Upstairs access is via a narrow staircase
  • Accessible toilet available on site
  • Please email us ahead of your visit to discuss your specific needs on hello@brontebirthplace.com

Group Visits, Private Bookings & Special Events

We welcome large groups, private tours, and special event bookings at the Brontë Birthplace.

Whether you’re planning a school trip (please click here to see our Education page), a literary society visit, a heritage group tour, or looking to host a unique event in a truly historic setting, we’d love to help make it memorable.

To discuss availability, pricing, and tailored experiences, please get in touch with our General Manager: info@brontebirthplace.com

Please note that advanced notice is required for group visits and private bookings.

Getting here

Thornton is located approximately 4 miles west of Bradford city centre. Brontë Birthplace, 72–74, Market Street, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3HF

Public transport is available via first bus (the 607) or The Keighley Bus Company (the 67).

 

Limited parking is available on the surrounding streets. It is possible for visitors with accessibility issues to be dropped off outside the Birthplace. When parking, we should be grateful if you would be considerate of our neighbours.

Please use Google Maps or What3Words (kick.monday.broom) for accurate location.

Click here to book your Guided Tour
Click here to book your Self-Guided Tour