Bradford Literary Festival - Brontë Events II

Second day of Brontë events at the Bradford Literary Festival:

Christa Ackroyd

Brontë Heritage Tour

Sunday, 3rd July 2022 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Meet at the National Science and Media Museum

Bradford Literature Festival’s flagship event returns for another foray into the world of the Brontë family. For Brontë fans, this is a truly unmissable event, offering a unique insight into the lives and works of Bradford’s most famous siblings. 

This specially-curated tour is led by Brontë enthusiast Christa Ackroyd and features a number of highlights. Journey by vintage coach to the Brontës’ childhood home in Thornton village and lunch (included) at Branwell Brontë’s favourite local spot, the Lord Nelson pub. All the while, you’ll be treated to marvellous views of the same moors that called to Heathcliff and Catherine, as well as intriguing historical insights on the family from our knowledgeable guide and host. 

The tour includes admission to the Brontë Parsonage Museum, located in the house where the sisters penned their beloved novels, along with an exclusive talk by the museum’s knowledgeable staff.

Michael Stewart
In the Footsteps of the Brontës
Sunday, 3rd July 2022 | 10:00 am - 3:15 pm

Brontë Bell Chapel

Set off on a linear walking tour 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 – Brontë Stones Project creator Michael Stewart – will share stories behind the written responses of Carol Ann Duffy, Kate Bush, Jackie Kay and Jeanette Winterson to the famous literary sisters, which were specially commissioned by Bradford Literature Festival in 2018. 

An eight-mile, five-hour trek, this walking tour passes through narrow styles, slippery surfaces, steps and uneven ground. Appropriate footwear and weather-durable clothing is essential.

Meet at Brontë Bell Chapel (opposite St Michael’s Church), Thornton Village