Bronte Parsonage Museum
Bronte Parsonage Museum
4.5
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
*Please book in advance to avoid disappointment.* The Bronte Parsonage Museum is the former home of the world's most famous literary family and the place where Charlotte, Emily and Anne wrote some of the greatest novels in the English Language. The house evokes the atmosphere of the Brontes' time and offers visitors an unique insight into their day - to - day lives and varied interests. The rooms the Brontes used are largely unchanged and are filled with a world-class collection of furniture, clothes and personal possessions. Whether you are a fan of the Brontes' writing or simply intrigued by remarkable people and their stories, you will find visiting the Parsonage an absorbing and unforgettable experience. The museum offers an ever-changing programme of exhibitions, events, and activities for the whole family. Listed opening hours reflect first and last entry to the Museum. Last entry 4pm, shop open until 5pm.
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  • Philip B
    Letchworth Garden City, United Kingdom142 contributions
    WONDERFUL MUSEUM TO VISIT.
    This is our second visit to this wonderful ‘museum’ although best described, in my opinion, as a home with wonderful historic and literary associations. This is a small parsonage and you could flit from one room to another in a matter of minutes but this would deprive yourself of the seeing many exhibits connected to the Brontes that is available. You have to try and take yourself back to the three Bronte sisters’ time (and their brother of course) and how remote and isolated and deprived in many ways their lives were. There is a great deal to see here in the many artefacts that are on display and pays to take your time and take, at least, some of it in. My partner walks very badly and the staff were brilliant……allowing him to use the staff toilet and allowing him to use the back door exit avoiding descending the stairs from the front door. Do not miss walking in the churchyard which is awe inspiring.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 16 March 2023
  • rosiehall56
    36 contributions
    First visit
    The museum was very good and interesting! Staff were very helpful! Pretty gardens. Waited a short amount of time outside. There are no toliets in the museum. Very good and filled shop. Will definly go again. 10/10
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 12 April 2023
  • claire
    8 contributions
    Fascinating museum
    A lovely museum with plenty of history. Greeted by a lovely gentleman who very kindly took our photo by the front door then welcomed into the house. The rooms are fascinating and you can imagine the sisters in the house. The displays were informative but not overloaded and you didn’t feel rushed as you looked around. So pleased we visited .
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 14 April 2023
  • Bob
    St. Neots, United Kingdom232 contributions
    Very good but very overcrowded.
    We visited the Bronte Parsonage Museum whilst holidaying near Haworth for Easter week. It is not very big and is a little expensive for what there is. I dread to think what it would be like in the summer school holidays if it is crowded at this time of year. The staff were pleasant and helpful but they need to channel visitors so that some rooms are not left empty whilst others are crammed. There is a very good gift shop and we took some souvenirs home with us. Finally, be careful where you tread in the adjacent car park. There is a lot of dog muck about !
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 April 2023
  • macedonboy
    Glasgow, United Kingdom179,496 contributions
    Home of the Brontë Sisters
    This building was once the home of the Brontë sisters and parsonage of their father who was also an Anglican Priest. The museum has wonderfully restored rooms. The museum has endeavoured to preserve the original state of the rooms, but in some cases reconstructed with furnishing and decorations from the same time period. There’s many personal artefacts belonging to the sisters including stories and drawings written as children, and the mahogany desk on which Charlotte wrote her novels. These made me want to cry. There’s so much to see here from the life and times of the Brontë, it’s worth allocating 2 to 3 hours. A fantastic museum, although I did think the entrance ticket was pretty high.
    Visited September 2022
    Travelled with friends
    Written 18 April 2023
  • Erika Lee
    Portland, Oregon12 contributions
    Home of My Favorite Authors!!
    It has been my dream of many years to travel to Haworth, England from the United States to see where my favorite authors grew up and penned their famous books and poems. This past May I was able to make this dream a reality. I travelled to Haworth and this museum did not disappoint. The people who worked here held a wealth of information on the family as well as the Bronte sisters. There were amazing exhibits and artifacts on display here and I spent multiple hours reading everything I could. The gift shop has wonderful items for purchase as well. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the museum and the surrounding area! I would go back in a heartbeat!!
    Dear Erika Thank you for visiting the Museum. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit, what a thrill to welcome you all the way from the United States! We hope to welcome you back one day. Warmest wishes Team BPM
    Written 15 May 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2023
    Written 14 May 2023
  • pgfan2015
    Hong Kong, China45 contributions
    Historical museum with real Bronte sisters artefacts
    A historical museum which is the one-time home of the Bronte family. Very nice exhibits of original items of the Bronte sisters. With detailed descriptions and impeccably preserved artefacts, the Bronte sisters and their times seem to come alive in front of your eyes. Some lesser known aspects of the family (especially Branwell, their brother) was also nicely presented. The staff are very helpful and knowledgable. The gift shop is nice with a large variety of gifts for sale. Highly recommended to visit.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 21 May 2023
  • Linda S
    4 contributions
    Brontë Sisters Environment Recreated.
    Extremely well preserved Brontë parsonage/museum. Personal items belonging to the Brontë sisters gave some insight into how they spent their days in Haworth. The addition of some “dress ups” added an extra dimension. The garden was special.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 8 June 2023
  • Jo W
    5 contributions
    Wonderful
    I thought this was the best museum I had ever been to. It was so well laid out and full of info and atmosphere. The guides were true Bronte enthusiasts and so knowledgable and interesting. And the gift shop was so not the usual rip off in terms of pricing! A lovely visit.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 22 June 2023
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sabatinitennis
London, UK3,677 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
If you are a Bronte fan, this is a must. It houses a healthy collection of memorabilia neatly laid out in many rooms on two floors.
There is a well stocked shop as you leave the museum and the wide array of books and paraphernalia is to be applauded and will keep you occupied for a while.
Set aside an hour or more to view the exhibits in this idyllic setting.
Written 29 October 2023
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Steff Higgins
12 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Always so lovely. Really worth a visit. Kind, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Lovely shop. Brontë Heaven. They alway have really inspired, interesting and engaging events that are regularly updated. The staff let me look at the table, were it is said, Emily engraved an E! This was the highlight of my visit!
Written 28 October 2023
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Sue N
London, UK28 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
First trip to iconic home of Brontë Family and it captured much of the essence of this extraordinary family . 6 children, so much tragedy with their father outliving them all. Charlotte enjoying a few years of happy marriage but dying in pregnancy. But the interior did capture the imagination and fun the girls had developing their literary genius. Informative cheerful guides helped fill in detail and anecdotes of their lives . Simon Armitage sensitively recreates the disintegration of tragic brother Bramwell’s room. Iconic and moving home in atmospheric Haworth.
Written 10 October 2023
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John L
Colchester, UK40 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We visited the Bronte Parsonage Museum during a narrowboat holiday on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Took the bus from Keithley and the steam train back. The Bronte Parsonage Museum is excellent in every way. I don't need to say more.
Written 1 October 2023
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lou1232013
somerset456 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We booked online the day before, waiting to see the weather was okay, and it is a very interesting place. Well dressed with lots of their belongings - tiny poems written in their own hand, and tells the sad story of their untimely death and their father outliving all 6 of them so well. Lots of information and the flow of people to go in is well managed so downstairs does not get crowded. (re: parking - We read about the clamping beforehand from other reviews and had no problem when we parking in a pay and display council car park)
Written 28 September 2023
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Elaine B
18 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Arrived here this morning (20/09/2023) in the pouring rain ,
A woman was sweeping leaves and puddles of a set of steps ,didn't acknowledge us ,we walked up the steps to find out it was just a building ( why was the information board in the ground at the front )
We then realised it was next door ,we walked past the woman again ,she then asked if we had tickets ,I said "no' she directed us and our small dog to the information shop .
When we got there we were told " no dogs "were allowed into the museum.
It was a dreadful morning ,and I really feel it was extremely bad customer service that the woman didn't mention that when she first saw us going to the wrong building.
The result of this was we didn't go into your museum!!!!!!
Written 20 September 2023
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Monty
Erfurt, Germany4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
I absolutely loved my visit to the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth. Everything about it was fantastic. Being a huge fan of the Brontë sisters' works, I was incredibly fascinated by the rooms, their history and the collection of artifacts from their lives. I felt like I was learning so much not just from the displays, but also from my conversation with the volunteer tour guide, Helen. It was truly a beautiful experience.
Written 20 September 2023
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Lisa V
16 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
It was so surreal to be in the parsonage, and especially next to the table where the sisters wrote their books. It is small, but that’s just because that’s the size of the building, and I found it to be very intimate and more endearing because of it. I was worried that my poor husband may be underwhelmed, but he actually found it very interesting, especially reading all about their lives, so that was a win win! And as you step outside afterwards you are right next to the schoolhouse and the church (of which sadly only the tower remains of the original building, but you can go inside and be very close to where the family are buried). A must see for Brontë enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Written 8 September 2023
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C D
Cardiff, UK81 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Lovely little museum, lots to learn about, helpful guides and Howarth is a great little place to explore.
Written 8 September 2023
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rlvf
London, UK66 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Wonderful experience visiting the Brontë parsonage museum. Staff very friendly and helpful. Museum very well set out and interesting. Museum shop well stocked with a great selection of Brontë books and gifts.
Written 26 August 2023
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