About this tour
Explore the Yorkshire moorlands and literary heritage of the Brontë sisters on this intimate eight-and-a-half-hour guided tour from York. Your guide leads a small group through the landscapes that shaped Charlotte, Emily and Anne, visiting Anne's former post at Thorpe Green, the family's birthplace with its intimate rooms and artefacts, and the atmospheric Haworth Parsonage where they wrote their novels. The tour includes admission to both the Birthplace and Parsonage Museum, offering direct insight into their daily lives and creative world.
Highlights
- Thorpe Green Hall, where Anne Brontë worked as governess
- Saltaire's industrial heritage and historic Salt Mills
- Brontë Birthplace with personal guided walk-through
- Haworth's cobbled high street and independent shops
- Brontë Parsonage Museum with original furnishings and manuscripts
- Penistone Hill walk with moorland vistas toward Top Withens
- Small-group experience with knowledgeable local guide
What to expect
This is a deliberate, conversational tour rather than a rushed coach jaunt. Your guide shares stories of the sisters' lives as you move between locations, contextualising their work within the Yorkshire landscape they inhabited. The Birthplace visit is unhurried—you'll see their modest home, personal items and early writings. Haworth gives you breathing room: two hours to explore the village, take lunch (at your own expense), and visit the Parsonage Museum at your own pace. The final climb to Penistone Hill is gentle but offers the moorland perspectives that permeate their novels. Expect to walk several miles across uneven terrain.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate layers—Yorkshire weather changes rapidly. Food and drink are purchasable along the route; pack snacks if preferred. Hotel pick-up and drop-off available nearby. Moderate fitness required for moorland walking. Infant seats available upon request.
Frequently asked
- How long does Bronte Tour (Entrance Fees Included) take?
- Bronte Tour (Entrance Fees Included) runs for approximately 8h 30m.
- How much does Bronte Tour (Entrance Fees Included) cost?
- Prices start from GBP $159 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Bronte Tour (Entrance Fees Included) run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Bronte Tour (Entrance Fees Included)?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.