This workshop is designed to bring the Brontës to life. Starting off with a tour of the house we then move to our learning space to focus on the society the Brontës lived in and how it shaped them and their work. All children will have the opportunity to write their own aspirations in our Be More Brontë book that will be kept at the house for them to revisit in the future.

 In our lovely parlour and scullery there will be artefacts to handle and investigate, and children can join Nancy in the scullery to help with the wash day jobs, giving them understanding of child labour in the 19th century.

This village tour showcases the growth of Thornton village, from 23 houses when the Brontë family arrived in 1815 to the industrial landscape it became over the course of the 19th century. The walk concentrates on the part of the village that is now a designated conservation area. Children will have the opportunity to walk through the ginnels and alleyways and investigate buildings and streets to understand how life in the village changed throughout the 19th century and the effect this had on its residents.

This tour includes a workbook for students and is led by a member of the Brontë Birthplace team.

Focussing on the geography of the village this trail starts at the viaduct and ends at the Brontë Birthplace. Whilst walking around the village children will be able to see the physical features of the village and compare this to other villages, towns and cities. Children will gain experience using maps, plans and photographs to understand the human impact on the landscape.

This tour includes using workbooks and maps, and is led by a member of the Brontë Birthplace team.

Our core workshop looks at the history of the Brontës and the societal constraints they had to overcome to be successful authors.  It also has a PSHE focus with activities looking at self-confidence, values, aspirations and resilience. How did life and society affect the Brontës and do these things still affect us in the same way? 

The morning will also include artefact handling and investigation, and a tour of the house. 

The afternoon focusses on the history of the village with the Thornton Through the Ages tour where workbooks will be provided for all children. The afternoon can be led by your own teachers or a member of the Brontë Birthplace team.