Brontë Sisters Lucy Worsley
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Delve into the life and times of the Brontë sisters on this richly immersive four-day tour, in the company of Lucy Worsley

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales, join expert historian Lucy Worsley on this wonderful literary tour - offering rare insights, evocative landscapes and exclusive access to the places that shaped the lives and work of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë.

You'll be based at the four-star Old Swan Hotel in Harrogate for three nights, with breakfast included each morning. You can also look forward to a welcome dinner, as well as a talk and Q&A session from Lucy on your first evening, which sets the scene for the itinerary ahead.

Step into Brontë country with a private visit to the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth, including behind-the-scenes access to the library. Lucy will be accompanying you on this special visit, in which you'll explore the sisters' former home, the church where their father preached, and the atmospheric village they called home.

Beautiful scenery abounds as you travel through the sweeping Southern Dales to the hauntingly beautiful ruins of Bolton Abbey, nestled beside the River Wharfe. You'll also visit the picture-postcard village of Grassington - perhaps better known as 'Darrowby' in All Creatures Great and Small - and the area around Lothersdale, where Charlotte worked as a governess.

Your tour will end with a visit to RHS Harlow Carr, the Royal Horticultural Society's flagship garden in the North, which spans over 60 acres, and spend free time exploring the charming town of Harrogate with its independent shops and the iconic Bettys Tea Room.

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Tour Highlights

Brontë Parsonage

Enjoy a very special private visit of their home in Haworth, the Parsonage, with behind-the-scenes access to the library

Expert insights

Enjoy a captivating talk and Q&A session with author and historian Lucy Worsley, who will also join you for the day in Haworth

Four-star hotel stay

Stay at the Old Swan Hotel in Harrogate, on a B&B basis and look forward to two dinners, including a welcome meal on your first day

Stunning landscapes

Journey through the Yorkshire Dales and take in the rugged landscapes and market towns that inspired the Brontë sisters

Bolton Abbey

You’ll visit Priory Church and Ruins of an Augustinian Priory at the heart of Bolton Abbey Estate, in a picturesque riverside setting

Harlow Carr

Explore the diverse landscapes of Harlow Carr, from woodlands to wildflower meadows. Be sure to grab refreshments from Bettys Tea Room
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You'll be joined by

Lucy Worsley OBE
Historian, author, TV presenter and curator

Lucy Worsley OBE is one of Britain's leading historians and until recently was chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces. She has written a number of books, including Courtiers: A Secret History Of The Georgian Court, If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History Of Your Home and a biography of Agatha Christie.

Lucy has presented a number of history shows including Six Wives With Lucy Worsley, Jane Austen: Behind Closed Doors and Lucy Worsley On The Mystery Queen which followed in the footsteps of Christie in Egypt. She is also the winner of a Specialist Factual Bafta for the documentary Suffragettes With Lucy Worsley.

Price includes

  • Three-night stay at the Old Swan Hotel in Harrogate, including breakfast
  • Two dinners at the hotel
  • A talk and Q&A with Lucy Worsley
  • Private visit to the Brontë Parsonage, including behind the scenes visit to the library
  • Visit to Bolton Abbey & discover the Yorkshire Dales scenery that inspired the Brontë sisters' work
  • Visit to RHS Harlow Carr
  • Services of a tour manager throughout
  • Comfortable coach travel throughout

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Mon, Mon, Jul 6, 2026
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Thu, Thu, Jul 9, 2026
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Itinerary

  1. Day
    1
    Arrive in Harrogate
    Harrogate, United Kingdom

    Make your own way to the Old Swan Hotel in Harrogate and check-in for your three night stay. This evening, enjoy a group dinner at the hotel and Dr Lucy Worsley will give a talk.

    Meals - Dinner
  2. Day
    2
    Haworth
    Haworth, United Kingdom

    After breakfast this morning, immerse yourself in the world of Charlotte, Emily and Anne. Travel to Haworth and explore their home, the Parsonage, on a very special private tour which will include a 'behind the scenes' visit to the library, where research and conservation work is carried out. Dr Lucy Worsley joins us for this memorable visit as we explore the parsonage, the church where their father was clergyman, and the village of Haworth, and discover how three sisters, daughters of a country clergyman, grow up to produce some of the most powerful and dramatic novels in the English language. This evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel.

    Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day
    3
    Bolton Abbey and Grassington
    Grassington, United Kingdom

    After breakfast this morning, travel along the Southern Dales to Bolton Abbey for a visit. These are the glorious ruins of an Augustinian Priory which nestle along the banks of the River Wharfe. The knave of the Abbey Church was kept intact and used for a Parish Church and this is where Charlotte took her friend Ellen Nussey on one of her early visits to Haworth. Patrick, her father, hired a carriage to take them for a day out. The Abbey is part of the Duke of Devonshire's estate and today the Abbey gatehouse is his Shooting Lodge.

    Later, drive to Grassington for lunch (not included). This picturesque Dales village is currently being used for Darrowby in the latest season of All Creatures Great and Small. From here take a drive through Skipton and on to Lothersdale. This is where Charlotte was governess to the Sidwick family at their house, Stonegappe. The house is not visible from the road as it sits below, but you can visit the Church she attended with the family and the hamlet itself. This has an industrial feel to it as it houses a mill and it has a feel of Shirley about it. Return to Harrogate and enjoy dinner and the evening at your leisure.

    Meals - Breakfast
  4. Day
    4
    Harlow Carr and depart Harrogate
    Harrogate, United Kingdom

    After breakfast this morning, take a visit to Harlow Carr in Harrogate. These are the Royal Horticultural Society's garden in the North. Afterwards, you'll have time to explore Harrogate independently. Wander the streets and visit the shops - there is plenty to see and experience. Be sure to visit Betty's Tea Shop which is a Yorkshire institution. Later, make your way home.

    Meals - Breakfast

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From
Mon, Mon, Jul 6, 2026
To
Thu, Thu, Jul 9, 2026
Duration
4 Days
Price per person
£1,399*

* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £297. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded). Calls are made at local rates. All tours featured are operated by the partner specified, a company wholly independent of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd. Please refer to the Data Protection Notice in today's Personal Column or telegraph.co.uk/privacypolicy.

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