Brontë Birthplace

18/08/2026

Discover the mindful art of slow stitching... 🪡

Create your own beautiful mini journal cover inspired by the Brontës, using a selection of vintage and recycled fabrics, no prior experience needed! 📖

This relaxed workshop ran by Annie Lancaster is the perfect opportunity to slow down, get creative and enjoy a peaceful afternoon at the Brontë Birthplace 🏠

All materials and expert tuition are included, along with tea or coffee and homemade cake, tickets cost £25 and must be booked in advance to secure your place 🍰

To book your tickets, follow the link below 🔗
https://brontebirthplace.com/summer-at-the-birthplace/

17/08/2026

📍Discover the village the Brontës spent their earliest years...

Join local historian Paul Crossley on Saturday 22nd of August for a fascinating walking tour through Thornton, the village where the Brontës where born 🚶

The 2 hour tour begins at the Brontë Birthplace and guides you through key sites including the Brontë Bell Chapel ruins, Kipping House and South Square Centre 🏠

Explore the village where Charlotte, Emily, Anne and Branwell Brontë spent their earliest years and uncover stories hidden within its streets, buildings and landscapes 🗺️

⏰ 11 am - 1 pm, Saturday 22nd August

Tickets must be pre-booked, follow the link below to get your ticket🔗
https://brontebirthplace.com/events/discover-thornton-bronte-birthplace-walking-tour-4/

14/08/2026

Discover the rich history of Thornton village… 🏡

On the 22nd August, join local guide Paul Crossley on a walking tour of Thornton, the historic village where the Brontë story began🚶‍♂️

This engaging tour reveals Thornton’s rich heritage, remarkable architecture and the places that shaped the Brontë family’s earliest years ⛪️

Click the link below to book 🔗

Tickets are now available for Discover Thornton: Brontë Birthplace Walking Tour at The Bronte Birthplace, Bradford on Sat 22 Aug 2026 at 11:00AM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

13/08/2026

🍰 This weeks tasty treats...

Join us at the Birthplace this week for delicious sweet treats, including golden syrup flapjacks, chocolate brownies, fruit scones, Eccles cakes and more 🥐✨

In the mood for something savoury instead? Try our tasty toasties, Hasselback potatoes, salads and more 🥗

Check out the full menu available on our website 🫖

Cafe opening times:
Thursday and Friday - 11am to 3pm
Saturday and Sunday - 11am to 4pm

After refreshments, why not explore the Birthplace further, click the link below to plan your visit today 🔗
https://brontebirthplace.com/general-visit/

12/08/2026

Discover the hidden treasures... 📜

On the 20th of August, join Anna and Millie to discover the fascinating artefacts uncovered during the restoration of the Brontë Birthplace 🏠

This intimate handling session offers a rare opportunity to examine these objects up close and hear the stories behind them, revealing new stories about the house and the people who lived here over the centuries 📖

Click the link below to book, your ticket will also include admission to the Birthplace 🔗

Tickets are now available for Discover the Hidden Troves: The Birthplace Archives at The Bronte Birthplace, Bradford on Thu 20 Aug 2026 at 6:30PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

10/08/2026

Are you and your little ones looking for something to do this summer? 🌞

Join storyteller Cathy Calvert for the final FREE summer story time at the Birthplace on the 20th August, 11am to 12pm 📚✨

These relaxed storytelling sessions are perfect for young children and their families, encouraging a love of books and reading in a welcoming and historic setting 📖

After story time, why not stay a little longer? Explore the Brontë Birthplace, enjoy homemade refreshments in our volunteer-run Tea Room, and discover more about the extraordinary family who began their journey here 🏠

Click the link below to book your tickets today 🔗

Tickets are now available for FREE Story Time with Cathy Calvert at Brontë Birthplace, Bradford between Thursday 23rd July 2026 and Thursday 20th August 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

08/08/2026

Who owns the Brontë Birthplace?

The COMMUNITY does! 🫶🏻

08/08/2026

🎨 Meet Our Artists in Residence

Today we welcome our Artists in Residence, Annie & Kevin, to the Brontë Birthplace as part of Summer at the Birthplace.

If you missed them today, don’t worry! Annie & Kevin will be back for another Meet & Greet on Saturday 15 August. 🎨

Come along, meet the artists and discover how the Brontë story continues to inspire creativity today.

06/08/2026

Discover the remarkable restoration... 🛠

Join Thomas Haigh on the 13th of August for an evening of photographs, plans and stories from the project, explore how the Brontë Birthplace was lovingly restored into the thriving heritage attraction it is today 🏠

This illustrated talk offers a fascinating insight into the restoration process, the discoveries made along the way and the incredible community effort that brought the Birthplace back to life 📣

Click the link below to book 🔗

Tickets are now available for Behind the Birthplace's Restoration with Thomas Haigh at The Bronte Birthplace, Bradford on Thu 13 Aug 2026 at 6:30PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

06/08/2026

🍰 Treat yourself at the Birthplace this summer...

Join us in our Tearoom for delicious homemade milkshakes, fruit scones, brownies and even blondies, all homemade in our amazing volunteer-led cafe 🫖

In the mood for something savoury instead? Check out our tasty toasties, Hasselback potatoes, salads and even more 🥗

Cafe opening times:
Thursday and Friday - 11am to 3pm
Saturday and Sunday - 11am to 4pm

After refreshments, why not explore the Birthplace further, click the link below to plan your visit today 🔗

https://brontebirthplace.com/general-visit/