The first home of the Brontë family has opened its doors to overnight guests, offering visitors a chance to stay where some of the world’s most celebrated literary figures were born. The newly renovated house at 72-74 Market Street in Thornton, West Yorkshire, is the birthplace of the Brontë sisters - Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and Branwell Brontë.
The property, now under the care of Brontë Birthplace Limited, a Community Benefit Society, has been restored with support from private investors and heritage experts. Among its backers are journalist Christa Ackroyd and Nigel West, a descendant of Charlotte Brontë’s widower, Arthur Bell Nicholls. The house, which had previously served as flats and a butcher’s shop, has been revived as both a heritage site and boutique accommodation, as per a report by The Times.
Between 1816 and 1820, four of the Brontë children were born in front of the original parlour fireplace, where visitors can now enjoy a café and education centre. Their parents, Rev Patrick and Maria Brontë, lived in the house until the family moved to Haworth in 1820, where Charlotte and Emily later wrote their classic novels including Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.
Walking through the Thornton property today gives visitors a direct connection to that legacy. The restored rooms feature carefully sourced antiques reflecting the Georgian period, while the kitchen retains original flooring and ceilings discovered during renovation. A hidden staircase once used by the family’s servant, Nancy Garrs, has also been preserved.
According to The Times report, the house offers three en suite bedrooms named after the Brontë sisters. Each reflects the personality of its namesake; Emily’s room is decorated with antique dog prints, Charlotte’s features a grand four-poster bed and chaise longue, while Anne’s room includes an original window where the children once watched their father return from church.
Although the house does not provide a full kitchen, guests have access to tea and coffee facilities, while Thornton’s cafés, pubs, and restaurants are just steps away. The site was officially opened by the Queen in May 2025 and is expected to support wider regeneration in the village.
Thornton is positioned within easy reach of Bradford, UK, and the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth. The area is also linked to the new Bradford Pennine Gateway, a 3,000-acre nature reserve that protects landscapes which inspired the Brontë sisters’ work.
For visitors, the Brontë Birthplace offers both a literary pilgrimage and an immersive historical experience. The property’s reopening connects modern audiences with the family’s origins, while supporting local culture and heritage tourism in West Yorkshire.
The property, now under the care of Brontë Birthplace Limited, a Community Benefit Society, has been restored with support from private investors and heritage experts. Among its backers are journalist Christa Ackroyd and Nigel West, a descendant of Charlotte Brontë’s widower, Arthur Bell Nicholls. The house, which had previously served as flats and a butcher’s shop, has been revived as both a heritage site and boutique accommodation, as per a report by The Times.
Between 1816 and 1820, four of the Brontë children were born in front of the original parlour fireplace, where visitors can now enjoy a café and education centre. Their parents, Rev Patrick and Maria Brontë, lived in the house until the family moved to Haworth in 1820, where Charlotte and Emily later wrote their classic novels including Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.
Walking through the Thornton property today gives visitors a direct connection to that legacy. The restored rooms feature carefully sourced antiques reflecting the Georgian period, while the kitchen retains original flooring and ceilings discovered during renovation. A hidden staircase once used by the family’s servant, Nancy Garrs, has also been preserved.
According to The Times report, the house offers three en suite bedrooms named after the Brontë sisters. Each reflects the personality of its namesake; Emily’s room is decorated with antique dog prints, Charlotte’s features a grand four-poster bed and chaise longue, while Anne’s room includes an original window where the children once watched their father return from church.
Although the house does not provide a full kitchen, guests have access to tea and coffee facilities, while Thornton’s cafés, pubs, and restaurants are just steps away. The site was officially opened by the Queen in May 2025 and is expected to support wider regeneration in the village.
Thornton is positioned within easy reach of Bradford, UK, and the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth. The area is also linked to the new Bradford Pennine Gateway, a 3,000-acre nature reserve that protects landscapes which inspired the Brontë sisters’ work.
For visitors, the Brontë Birthplace offers both a literary pilgrimage and an immersive historical experience. The property’s reopening connects modern audiences with the family’s origins, while supporting local culture and heritage tourism in West Yorkshire.
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