Brontë Sisters Tour
Brontë Sisters Tour
We'll meet at 9 am at Station Precinct and leave Windermere behind to enter Brontë Country, the area where the literary giants grew up and took inspiration from. Book lovers, you're in luck!
First, we'll tour the landscapes of the Lake District National Park, considered one of the most beautiful in the United Kingdom and a source of inspiration for the novels of Emily, Charlotte, and Anne Brontë. We'll stop in the village of Cowan Bridge, where our protagonists lived in the Clergy Daughter's School, a time that marked them for life.
From here, we'll travel through the county of Lancashire following in the footsteps of Charlotte Brontë until we reach the village of Wycoller, the inspiration for Ferndean Manor in the novel Jane Eyre. We'll enjoy the rustic atmosphere of the village while crossing its bridges and visiting its Gothic and Romanesque ruins.
Then, we'll continue learning about the history of the writers in Ponden Hall, a place that served Emily Brontë as inspiration for Thrushcross Grange, home of the family of Wuthering Heights. However, some say the place is a far cry from the book and actually resembles more the farm described in Anne Brontë's The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. See it for yourself and weigh in on the debate!
The next stop will take us to Haworth, where we'll see the parsonage where the Brontë family lived. This charming village pays tribute to the writers in every corner! We'll enter the Brontë Parsonage Museum, which houses the largest collection of personal belongings of the sisters, such as furniture, dresses, and books.
On the final leg of the tour, we'll visit the family cemetery, where all but Anne are buried, the Black Bull Inn, and the church where their father served as parson for over 40 years. You'll become an expert on their lives!
Finally, we'll return to Windermere and end the tour at 5:30 pm.
More Information
Duration
8h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Transportation by minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to the Brontë Parsonage Museum
Not included
Food and drink
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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English Lakes Tours
Corporate name: Heritage Tours Ltd
Pets
Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Station Precinct
