Explore the history of Thornton together with a tour of the refurbished birthplace home of the Bronte’s. (Leeds Civic Trust members only)
Tuesday 2 June. 13:00-16:00
Join us for a walk around the Bell Chapel and Market Street in Thornton, including a tour of the house where Charlotte, Emily, Branwell and Anne Bronte were born and spent their early childhood before moving to Haworth in 1820.
Following a successful crowdfunding campaign, the house has undergone a major nine-month restoration that concluded with an official opening by Queen Camilla on 15th May 2025.
Come and see the beautiful Posh Parlour, Georgian fireplace, the scullery with its historic range, and much more!
After the tour, you can have tea and cake in the tearoom (not included in the ticket price) and browse the gift shop.
This event is open to Leeds Civic Trust members only.
Useful Information:
Date: Tuesday 2 June
Time: 13:00-16:00
Meeting point: 72-74 Market Street, Thornton, Bradford BD13 3HF
Walk length: The walk takes around one and a half hours and goes around the Bell Chapel and Market Street. The remaining hour is the tour of the house.
Tickets: £20. Tickets are available for Leeds Civic Trust members only.
Transport information: There is free street parking on Market Street and also on nearby Thornton Road. Buses from Bradford are 607 and 67 and come to Thornton Road.
Is this event step free? There are steps up to the house and inside the house
Is this a brisk walk or a relaxed walk? This is a relaxed walk
Accessibility information:
- The walking tour will be largely flat, though there will be some slight hills we will walk up and down.
- There will be periods of walking and standing.
- If raining some surfaces may be slippery – e.g. the cobbles or the path down to the bell chapel. Market street is largely concrete with small sections of cobbled roads, the side ginnels and alleys have some cobbles and uneven surfaces.
- There may be difficulty for wheelchair users with narrow footpaths.
- The tour is presented verbally without a microphone.
- The Birthplace has an accessible bathroom.
- We encourage all visitors to dress appropriately for the weather and wear sensible footwear. In the case of extreme weather the Birthplace may cancel the walking section of the tour for safety of volunteers and attendees – in this case a refund or alternative offering will be provided.
Booking link: Click here to book (Leeds Civic Trust members only)
