Private Bronte Tour: Experience the Yorkshire Countryside and Explore Historic Sites
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Windermere
Immerse yourself in the world of the Bronte sisters on a private tour of Yorkshire. Explore historic sites, walk through Haworth, and visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum. Discover the beauty of the Yorkshire countryside on this unique experience.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

This Winter tour takes you through three Counties to the village of Haworth and the Parsonage where the Bronte’s lived, set in the bleak moorland landscape of North Yorkshire. Drive through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales scenery for a stop in the ageless village of Clapham. See the infamous school attended by the Bronte sisters which became the inspiration for Lowood school in Jane Eyre. Following in the Charlotte Bronte’s footsteps, visit the pretty village of Wycoller with its ruinous hall, the model for Ferndean Manor in Jane Eyre. Discover the places the Bronte’s knew and the landscape which inspired them.

Explore the Bronte Parsonage, where Charlotte, Emily, Anne and Branwell lived with their father Rev. Patrick Bronte. See where they sat and wrote, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre and The Tennant of Wildfell Hall. Discover how they lived and what their lives were like in Industrial Yorkshire where death was on the doorstep and freedom was on the moors.

Wander down the High street of Haworth, hardly changed since the Bronte’s walked here 150 years ago. See the Black Bull Inn where Branwell Drank and the Old apothecary where he bought laudanum. Set your imagination free, breathe the chill moorland air, gaze over the wild, dramatic landscape of Wuthering Heights. Discover the freedoms and restrictions, the successes and failures, the loves and losses endured in the world of Victorian England, a place which fashioned the passionate, emotional and tragic lives of the world’s most famous literary family.

Points of Interest

  • Windermere
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Small group size for a more intimate experience
  • Entry into the Bronte Parsonage Museum
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Qualified driver in addition to guide for your safety
  • Live commentary on board
  • Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

This excursion includes:
• A scenic drive through the picturesque landscapes of Yorkshire
• A visit to the evocative Bronte Parsonage Museum & Graveyard
• A guided tour around Haworth, a town that time forgot since the Brontes resided there
• An exploration of the romantically foreboding ruins of Wycoller Hall, the inspiration for “Ferndean Manor” in Jane Eyre
• An exclusive tour, reserved solely for your group

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them
Location
Windermere
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Johnrm8131lr
Oct 7, 2023
Lake District and Bronte’ tour - Most excellent tour with the two friendliest and most knowledgeable tour guides. More than just knowledgeable they were experts, academic level insights into the Lake District and the Brontë family, but never stuffy or boring. Can’t recommend highly enough. A fine mix of local lore, literary background, and topography.
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500cheryled
Jun 2, 2023
Great day - Gillian was a wonderful guide and we were given heaps of information about various stops on our tour, and Sandra was a great driver as well. We had a wonderful day and heaps of memories gained. Well done ladies!
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Sandyf522
Oct 3, 2022
Brontë Tour - What an excellent tour. Jill and Sandra spent the whole day taking us to all the important Brontë spots. They were really knowledgeable and very pleasing. We had plenty of time to get to know them and have our questions answered.This was our second of 3 tours with this company and I would definitely recommend them highly.
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Anniegn4651jj
Jul 21, 2022
On the trail of The Brontes - Gillian and Sandra collected me,& as there were cancellations, I had this lovely day tour to myself. The ladies steered and informed me through all the stunning locations through Cumbria, Lancashire,& Yorkshire ,& ultimately in The Bronte’s Parsonage,& surrounds. Great knowledge & insights accompanied every locations,& as the drizzle settled in during our return, the ladies kindly dropped me to my accomodation as they didn’t want to leave me stranded! How kind & much appreciated, many thanks for a superb day! ⭐️📚🏰💐
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Jet01362025076
Nov 19, 2018
Amazing day trip touring Bronte country! - I had never visited the Lake District before, and was travelling alone, so I was unsure of who to book a tour with and I'm so happy I went with Gillian and Tim! In our day trip from the Lake District to Yorkshire we stopped at a number of significant landmarks for the Brontes, with plenty of time to enjoy some of the sights your own. As a huge Bronte fan, I learned so much from this trip, and had the most wonderful time. Cannot recommend enough!
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Cazwilso
Nov 8, 2018
Bronte trip - Had a brilliant day with very well informed, friendly and professional guides Tim and Gillian. The tour was at a leisurely pace with their depth of knowledge around the Bronte family and local history being imparted in a genial manner with lots of detail. They also displayed a genuine interest in getting to know us, and varying the itinerary to suit. I came away inspired by Gillian to learn more, and look forward to making another trip with them soon.
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