Discover, Learn, and Be Inspired in the Heart of Brontë Country
We’re delighted to introduce a new series of educational workshops at the Brontë Birthplace in Thornton, specially designed for home educated children and their families. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to explore history, literature, and social change in an immersive and hands-on environment.
Upcoming Workshop: Introduction to the Brontës
Date: Tuesday 16 September
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Age Range: 7–11 years
Cost: £10 per child (accompanying adult goes free)
Booking: Advance booking required – places are limited
What to Expect
This engaging two-hour workshop introduces children to the remarkable lives and legacy of the Brontë siblings, all born right here in Thornton. Through interactive activities and guided exploration, children will:
- Tour the Brontë Birthplace: Step inside the historic house where Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and Branwell were born, and learn about their early lives.
- Be More Brontë: Explore the societal constraints of the Victorian period and discover how the Brontës challenged expectations through their writing and personal choices.
- Handle Historical Artefacts: Get hands-on with objects from the era and learn how historians use sources to understand the past.
- Enter Nancy’s World: Dive into the realities of child labour and class divides in Victorian Britain through the lens of a working-class child.
Spaces are limited. To book your place, please email Charlotte Jones, charlotte.jones@brontebirthplace.com