Thornton Art Trail
A Celebration of Creativity Right on Our Doorstep We’re thrilled to be taking part in this year’s Thornton Art Trail, a wonderful celebration of art, creativity and local talent that weaves its way through our beautiful village from Saturday 14th to Sunday 15th June 2025. The Art Trail invites visitors to explore a vibrant mix […]
A Royal Day to Remember at the Brontë Birthplace
Thursday 15th May 2025 will forever hold a special place in the story of the Brontë Birthplace. To mark 210 years since the Brontë family moved to Thornton in May 1815, the Brontë Birthplace had the great honour of welcoming Her Majesty Queen Camilla to the very house where Charlotte, Branwell, Emily and Anne Brontë […]
Step Back in Time: Join the Brontë Birthplace Walk!
Ever wondered what it was like to walk in the footsteps of the legendary Brontë family? This Easter Sunday, 20th April 2025, starting from 10am you can do just that! The Rotary Club invites you to journey through history, in retracing the route the Brontës took when they moved from Thornton to Haworth over 200 […]
A Historic First: The Brontë Birthplace Soft Opening Weekend
This weekend marked a huge milestone for the Brontë Birthplace as we welcomed our very first visitors for the soft opening! After months of dedication, restoration, and hard work from our committee members, General Managers, volunteers and contractors, it was an incredible moment to finally open the doors. A Warm Welcome & A Step Back […]
Step Inside the Brontë Birthplace Before Restoration Began!
Ever wondered what the Brontë Birthplace looked like before renovation work began? Now, thanks to Vision Digital Culture’s digital twin creation, you can explore a virtual tour of the house as it stood in April 2024—capturing a moment in time before restoration transformed this historic home. This immersive experience lets you step inside the very […]
The Three Ann(e)s Event Celebrates Anne Brontë’s Legacy and Raises Over £2250
The Brontë Birthplace celebrated Anne Brontë’s 205th birthday in style on Saturday 18th January with The Three Ann(e)s event, a remarkable afternoon of music, narration and reflection. Hosted at St James’ Church, the event drew 165 attendees and raised an impressive £2258 through ticket sales, merchandise, and donations, ensuring vital support for the ongoing preservation […]
The Three Ann(e)s: Celebrating the Brontë Sister in Style!
Sure, you know the Brontës. Charlotte, author of Jane Eyre, and Emily, mastermind behind Wuthering Heights—the bold, tragic heroines and windswept moors! But what about…Anne? Yes, Anne Brontë: the quiet, often-overlooked youngest sister who, trust us, was just as daring and brilliant as her famous siblings. If you haven’t yet met the incredible Anne Brontë, […]