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In the Footsteps of the Brontës: Heritage Walking Tour

7 Jul 2024

10:00 - 15:00

Old Bell Chapel

Set off on a walking tour from The Old Bell Chapel, Thornton, following in the footsteps of Yorkshire’s most famous literary siblings, taking you from the Brontës’ birthplace in Thornton village to the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth. 

As you travel through the stunning Yorkshire landscape, your guide and Brontë Stones project creator, Michael Stewart, will share the stories behind the written responses of Carol Ann Duffy, Kate Bush, Jackie Kay and Jeanette Winterson to the famous literary sisters, which were specifically commissioned by the festival in 2018. 

A nine-mile, linear five-hour trek, this walking tour passes through narrow styles, slippery surfaces, steps and uneven ground. 

Appropriate footwear and weather-durable clothing is essential. You will stop for a picnic halfway through your walk, so make sure you bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. 

Ticket Information

General £7

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Venue Details

Old Bell Chapel

Thornton Road, Bradford, England, BD13 3AB, United Kingdom,

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