Heritage Open Days 2011

The Heritage Open Days are here and these are the details of the places with Brontë connections:

Masonic Lodge Open Day
Haworth Masonic Lodge, Mill Hey, Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NA

Masonic Lodge Open Day with guided tours around the Masonic Temple. Displays of : Bronte connections, details of interesting historical members of the Lodge, Masonic regalia, local Lodge history and DVD on Freemasonry will be playing in refreshment room.

Opening Times

Sunday 11th September: 1000-1600; tours as required


North Lees Hall
Birley Lane, Hathersage, Derbyshire, S32 1BR

An imposing Elizabethan tower house commanding panoramic views over the Peak District countryside. Believed to have provided the inspiration for Thornfield Hall in Charlotte Brontë's 'Jane Eyre' and in recent times has been a popular location for filming.

Opening Times

Thursday 8th September: 1300-1530
Friday 9th September: 1030-1530
Saturday 10th September: 1030-1530
Sunday 11th September: 1030-1530
Pre-Booking Required

On Thursday and Friday pre-booking is required. Please contact 0845 090 0194.

Red House
Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4JP

Delightful period house displayed as the 1830s home of Mary Taylor, lifelong friend of Charlotte Brontë. Charlotte was a regular visitor and used the house as a model for 'Briarmains' in her novel 'Shirley'. Beautiful gardens and exhibitions in Barn and Cartshed. For Heritage Open Days there will be a special exhibition: "A Rough Guide to Rag Rugs" celebrating 21 years of the West Riding Ruggers, featuring traditional and contemporary work. Access by stairs only.

Opening Times

Thursday 8th September: 1100-1700
Friday 9th September: 1100-1700
Saturday 10th September: 1200-1700
Sunday 11th September: 1200-1700


St Oswald's Parish Church
The Green, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20

Ancient Saxon church connected with the marriage of the Rev Patrick Brontë and with the family of the poet Longfellow. 60 minute tour around the church.

Opening Times

Sunday 11th September: 1400-1500

Categories: Brontëana