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HAWORTH 2020 & BRONTË COUNTRY Discover Haworth & Brontë Country DISCOVER HAWORTH DISCOVER HAWORTH Haworth Sits in the Worth Valley Surrounded by Dramatic Moorlands DISCOVER HAWORTH 2020 & BRONTË COUNTRY Discover Haworth & Brontë Country DISCOVER HAWORTH DISCOVER HAWORTH Haworth sits in the Worth Valley surrounded by dramatic moorlands. The village is most famous for being the During your stay you can explore the place which inspired the Brontë sisters cobbled streets and take in the romantic to write their world famous novels. Brontë heritage which surrounds you. The Brontës wrote whilst living at the Not only can you visit the Parsonage Parsonage when their father was the and Church, but a short walk from the parson at the church of St Michael village you will find the inspirational and All Angels. moors which are said to be the setting for Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre. Haworth is a fascinating and individual village, which is centred around the steep cobbled Main Street. There are a number of quirky shops scattered up and down Main Street amongst the cafes, pubs and restaurants and it is the backdrop for a number of events throughout the year. 2 www.visitbrontecountry.co.uk Photo: Rob Ford Photography www.visitbrontecountry.co.uk 3 Discover Haworth & Brontë Country DISCOVER HAWORTH THE STORY OF THE BRONTË SISTERS Patrick, father of Charlotte, Emily, roofs. The family settled in Haworth Anne and their brother Branwell, was and it was here that the sisters’ writing a man driven by ambition. Born in careers flourished and where they found County Down in 1777, he quickly left inspiration to write, amongst others his humble origins behind by becoming Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre. 2020 an undergraduate at St John’s College, celebrates 200 years of Anne Brontë Cambridge. He also left behind his and a number of Brontë 200 events original surname of Brunty, changing will take place at the Brontë Parsonage it to the more impressive sounding Museum where the literary family lived. Brontë. He married in 1812 and To find out more visit moved to Thornton in 1815 with his www.bronte200.org two children Maria and Elizabeth. It was here that Charlotte, Emily, Anne and Branwell were all born and lived until they moved to Haworth in 1820. Thornton, only six miles from Haworth, has preserved the village centre and retains all the character of a Pennine Village with stone houses and flagged 4 www.visitbrontecountry.co.uk www.visitbrontecountry.co.uk 5 Discover Haworth & Brontë Country DISCOVER HAWORTH THE BRONTË PARSONAGE EXPLORING MUSEUM The beautifully preserved museum still retains the atmosphere of the time when the Brontës lived there. The rooms they once used are filled with their personal possessions and furniture, including the original table where Wuthering HAWORTH Heights and Jane Eyre were created. Visit throughout 2020 and celebrate the bicentenary of Anne Brontë. ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH The Brontë vault is inside the current church (dating from 1879), and holds the remains of all the Brontë family except Anne, who is buried in the churchyard of St Mary’s in Scarborough. The position of the vault is indicated with a memorial plaque. HAWORTH OLD HALL Steeped in history this pub, dining room and bed and breakfast is one of the oldest buildings in the village dating back to 1621. Guests are welcomed by the Tudor charm, warm atmosphere and beautiful open log fires. HAWORTH MAIN STREET No visit to Haworth would be complete without a stroll up the cobbled Main Street. You will find an inviting range of shops, cafes and traditional pubs along the length of the street, so there are plenty of places to pause as you walk up the hill. Look out for The Black Bull, reputedly Branwell Brontë’s favourite watering hole. 6 www.visitbrontecountry.co.uk www.visitbrontecountry.co.uk 7 Photo: Richard Horne KEIGHLEY & WORTH VALLEY RAILWAY (KWVR) The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Children, look out for events taking runs through the heart of Brontë place throughout the year. The Railway EXPERIENCE Country from Keighley to Oxenhope. also hosts a number of other events This popular heritage railway will throughout the year including two RAIL STORY take you back in time on the steam Steam Galas, the Gin Express and the The museum’s name derives from the the Engine Shed and the Carriage and heritage diesels running daily ever popular Beer and Music Festival, title Railway History. Situated adjacent Works, where you can step back in time throughout the summer and every as well as family events in the school weekend throughout the year. This year holidays and Santa specials. to Ingrow Railway Station, in Keighley, and learn the history of rail travel. th Rail Story boasts two museums. Explore is the 50 Anniversary of The Railway 8 www.visitbrontecountry.co.uk www.visitbrontecountry.co.uk 9 Discover Haworth & Brontë Country Discover Haworth & Brontë Country THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO ENJOY CLIFFE CASTLE MUSEUM AND GARDENS Cliffe Castle Museum was originally the stained glass by Morris and Co. Family spectacular mansion of Victorian textile areas ensure that there is something for millionaire, Henry Isaac Butterfield. all ages. Visitors can see sparkling Victorian rooms and furniture, paintings and Visitors can also enjoy the park which decorative art. Special galleries deal includes woodland walks, spectacular with natural history, archaeology terraces, glasshouses, fountains and and social history, along with an cafe all of which reflect the mid Victorian internationally important display of period. EAST RIDDLESDEN HALL East Riddlesden Hall is a 17th century manor house with foundations dating back to 973. Donated to the National Trust in 1934, this warm and friendly home is set within intimate gardens. The house is typical of the Yorkshire area and is home to a wonderful collection of 17th-19th century needlework, furniture and ceramics. Outside children can let off steam in the natural play areas and get creative in the outdoor mud pie kitchen. There are plenty of events held throughout the year, so make sure you check what’s on before you visit. 10 www.visitbrontecountry.co.uk www.visitbrontecountry.co.uk 11 Discover Haworth & Brontë Country Discover Haworth & Brontë Country THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO THE GREAT OUTDOORS The Brontë countryside boasts a natural landscape of stunning beauty, which is enjoyable for walkers of all abilities. A short walk from Haworth will bring farmhouse is said to have been the you to Penistone Hill Country Park inspiration for the Earnshaw family which is situated on the edge of the house in Wuthering Heights. Close heather moorlands. by is an interesting outcrop of rocks known as the Alcomden Stone. From Penistone Hill it is a four mile round trip to the Brontë Waterfalls, Your final place to visit whilst on the which are located close to the village moorland is Ponden Kirk. There you will of Stanbury. It is believed the Brontë find a large block of gritstone, which in sisters used to visit the waterfalls for the past was thought to have magical inspiration and close by there is a small properties. Emily Brontë named the stone bridge, Brontë Bridge, and a rock Penistone Crag and it was this that chair shaped rock where Emily Brontë she chose as the location in Wuthering is believed to have sat whilst gathering Heights for Cathy and Heathcliffe to ideas for her books and poems. meet. At the base of Ponden Kirk is a hole just big enough for an adult to Continue walking for another mile climb through and Emily described it as and you will arrive at Top Withens, a Fairy Cave. Local legend says if you one of the most iconic locations within are single and crawl through you will Brontë Country. Situated on the top of marry within the year! the windswept moorland, this ruined 12 www.visitbrontecountry.co.uk Photo: Hobo Tom photography www.visitbrontecountry.co.uk 13 Discover Haworth & Brontë Country Discover Haworth & Brontë Country THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPE The rugged and beautiful Pennine countryside is just waiting to be explored whether you walk, cycle or ride. There are a number of walks starting Heading out on two wheels is a great from Haworth and the surrounding way to explore. Road cyclists can ride Brontë Country villages. You can a section of the Grand Depart, Tour de take your time to explore the network France 2014 or the Tour de Yorkshire. of quiet country roads and paths, The route passed through large areas windswept moors and peaceful of Bradford District including the iconic woodland which make Brontë Country steep incline of the cobbled Main Street, one of West Yorkshire’s most special right in the centre of Haworth. places to walk. Alternatively if you prefer to have The Brontë Way is a waymarked trail a guided ride, MTB Cycle Yorkshire which links the key locations associated can offer you a bespoke experience. with the Brontë family. The full trail is www.mtbcycleyorkshire.co.uk approximately 40 miles and takes you from Oakwell Hall in Birstall across to For a more relaxed excursion, explore Gawthorpe Hall in Lancashire, visiting the network of farm lanes and quiet on the way the wild moorland and the country roads around Haworth and village of Haworth. the neighbouring villages of Oakworth, Oxenhope and Stanbury. For a full selection of walking and cycling routes and bridleways in Haworth and Brontë Country go to www.visitbradford.com/outdoors 14 www.visitbrontecountry.co.uk www.visitbrontecountry.co.uk 15 Discover Haworth & Brontë Country THINGS TO DO SHOPPING Haworth and Brontë Country provides a great shopping experience, from the independent shops on Haworth Main Street to the Airedale Shopping Centre and Indoor Market in Keighley. Haworth is known for its selection of Cavendish Street and The Royal Arcade thriving independent shops on the are home to independent family run iconic cobbled Main Street offering shops and some of the town’s everything from vintage clothing and boutique businesses.
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