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 years ago.
This even is organised and ran by the Rotary Club of Bradford West, who are raising funds for the Brontë Birthplace.
What to expect...
Thornton
- 10:00: Join the Brontë family as they set off by horse and cart from the Brontë Birthplace at 72-74 Market St Thornton BD13 3HF
- 10:15: Farewell event at the Brontë Bell Chapel
- 10:45: Continue journey with horse and cart along Market St
Re-enact the Brontës scenic journey on foot: (see route map – OS) (see route map – PDF) (request GPX file of route for use in your walking app.
- 11:00: Walk to Haworth with Patrick and Maria Brontë, or at your own pace
Haworth
- 15:00: Re-join horse and cart at Haworth railway station and go via Main Street to the Brontë Parsonage at Church St Haworth BD22 8DR
- 16:00: Welcome to Haworth event at the Brontë Parsonage