Bronte Walks
City ToursMulti-day ToursWalking ToursPrivate ToursNature & Wildlife Tours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Discover Yorkshire with Brontë Walks. We offer tours, guides and so much more to make your visit to Yorkshire a memorable one. I am a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for Yorkshire and my love of the county and in particular Haworth and the moors that surround it is the inspiration for my work. I offer a wide range of guides walks, tours, support for tour companies, meet and greet services, day tours, drive tours and extended tours across the whole of Yorkshire. My job is to help you discover Yorkshire and all that it has to offer. The ‘Passionate Brontës’ is our acclaimed walking tour of Haworth that tells the story of the Brontë family. I use their letters, poems and writing to weave the story into the social fabric of the times. This is offered as either a scheduled walk that all are welcome to join, or as a private tour. It is the most wonderful prelude to visiting the Parsonage Museum. The times for these walks do vary and it is best to check when they are running.
Haworth, England

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andrea b
los angeles25 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
My sister and I recently spent 3 wonderful days taking in Brontë country with Johnnie Briggs. We enjoyed our tour tremendously. Johnnie guided us through sweeping landscapes and enthralled us with stories of the Brontes with ease and good cheer. The pacing of our tour was just right, as was the blend of activities. We had time to wander, time to reflect and to simply sit & enjoy conversation over tea. Just what we wanted. We especially loved the Brontë Parsonage Museum, Hebden Bridge, Grassington & Bolton Abbey. All were spectacular places. We are inspired by wild & beautiful Yorkshire & looking forward to a future visit. Thank you Johnnie!
Written 18 November 2023
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Fittings89
Charlotte, NC42 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
From the first e-mail to Johnnie Briggs to learn about a Brontë Walk in Haworth tour there was a feeling of confidence this would be a great and thorough experience. We were not disappointed. Johnnie met us at the designated spot and was approachable, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the Brontë family, their lives and of course the lovely town of Haworth. The day we spent with Johnnie Briggs will be one we will not soon forget. One of the highlights was taking a beautiful walk upon the Moors. What an experience. Johnnie is a kind and sensitive soul with a gift for weaving a story.
Written 15 October 2023
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Sarah D
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We booked Johnnie to do the Brontë tour for my daughters 16th birthday, she is an avid English Lit reader and the Brontë books are her prized collection.
Johnnie was just the perfect person to spend the day with.
His knowledge of everything Brontë is outstanding, the day was simply perfect.
Written 27 August 2023
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Andrew L-G
Knutsford, UK64 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
First visit to Haworth and an opportunity to do the Bronte tour which made extra special by Johnny Briggs - his story telling and knowledge / enthusiasm for Bronte and Haworth history is 2nd to none - a natural ability to involve you in the history and story telling and leave you wanting to know more about Bronte family and their lives.
Written 5 June 2023
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Erika Lee
Portland, OR12 contributions
May 2023
It's been a lifelong dream to come to Haworth and experience everything related to the Brontes. I was in touch with Johnnie Briggs months in advance of my trip and he is one of the nicest men I've met. He was super helpful with all recommendations both related to Haworth as well as England in general. He and I spent two half days together and he showed me Ponden Kirk, Top Withins, the Bronte Parsonage Museum, the Haworth church, and several others sites. He was a wealth of knowledge and he had fun quizzes for me throughout the day. He was able to recommend me things to do on my solo day and I hiked for several hours along the Moors. It was a magical experience! Johnnie pointed out things that I didn't know about the Brontes and he made my trip memorable. I would highly recommend getting in touch with him for everything Bronte!!
Written 14 May 2023
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enm64
Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Jonnie’s incredible walking tour of the Brontë family history brought their novels to life! He is such a natural storyteller and I can’t recommend him enough. What makes him stand out is the way he draws on both historical artifacts (architecture, art, letters & diaries) and observations of the natural landscape and wildlife in the area. Our two-hour walk along the moors transported us back in time.
Written 12 April 2023
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Laurel_11
Centreville, VA92 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
This was my fourth hike with Johnnie Briggs and, as usual, he did not disappoint. We walked to Ponden Kirk, aka “Penistone Crag” in Wuthering Heights, where I was able to stand on the ledge with the breathtaking moors below. We shared great conversation, as Johnnie is so well-versed in a variety of subjects, but especially the Brontes. Next we went to Wycoller Hall to see the remains of the house that was the inspiration for Ferndean Manor in Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre. We topped off the day with hot chocolate and dessert at Cobbles and Clay on Main Street in Haworth. If you visit the Haworth area, don’t miss a walk with Johnnie Briggs. He is brilliant!
Written 8 November 2022
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Giulia
5 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
We had a lovely walk in the moors with Johnny. He is such a caring, passionate and clever person! We couldn't have asked for more. Sending love from Milano, Giulia and Daniela
Written 11 September 2022
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wiscotovanisle
Victoria, Canada34 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Johnnie is such a gem. My 21 year old daughter and I decided to do a walking tour to explore the inspiration for Wuthering Heights and to learn more about the Brontës. Not only did Johnnie provide us with an informative walk, he also offered transportation and accommodation suggestions which completely changed our trip for the better. We came in on the old steam train, where Johnnie picked us up and took us to the sweetest B&B to drop off our bags. Johnnie actually saved the day with this B&B recommendation. It looked online as if all accommodations were sold out so we planned to just visit Haworth for the day. Johnnie emailed me to let me know there was a room available at Rosebud Cottage should we want to stay the night. I was over the moon and immediately felt like I was in good hands.

Next we did the walk up to Top Withins. As we walked up the trail, Johnnie not only told stories of the Brontës, but also shared the names and types of birds and plants of the region. He is so passionate about Haworth and all of its beauty and it comes through in his tour. At the end of the walk, Johnnie dropped us off in the centre of Haworth at our request and gave us some more recommendations, including treats to try when in England. I cannot recommend this tour, or any tour by Johnnie, enough. It was a highlight of our trip. Thank you Johnnie!!
Written 24 July 2022
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PamelaGeorgia
Madrid, Spain4 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
Johnnie was an absolute delight. He wove the story of the Brontes and the history of the period together, effortlessly and with finesse, and we couldn’t get enough of his tales.
I can’t recommend Johnnie’s tour enough; he was so warm and engaging! It made our trip to the parsonage afterwards so much more rewarding.
Thank you, Johnnie!
Written 17 October 2021
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