The Dales and Bronte Country Small-Group Tour from Manchester

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

If you’re a literature fan, this tour is for you. If you’re a nature fan, this tour is also for you. If you’re a history fan... you see where we’re going with this, right?

Today you explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a hub of natural beauties and historic feats.

And for those with a love of the written word, you’ll be thrilled to dive into the pages of the Brontë country, exploring towns like Haworth, where the famous Brontë sisters lived and wrote, and inspired. Join us on this 16 seater small-group tour and explore Bronte Country.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please arrive at least 15 mins in advance to check-in

We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.

You are allowed up to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours from Manchester. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items

The total duration of the tour will include travel to/from and time within the destinations

In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers

Please note that the tour will run in reverse during the winter months, from 01.11.2025 to 31.03.2026.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air conditioning as standard

The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide

Transportation by a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach

Gratuities (optional)

Meals and refreshments

Admission fees unless specified

What To Expect

Haworth

Explore the charming town of Haworth, home to the Brontë sisters. You might visit The Brontë Parsonage Museum (opening times vary). Enjoy the quaint shops, cafes, and cobblestone streets, and see why the Brontës found inspiration here. Fans of The Railway Children should visit Oakworth Station, featured in the series.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Our drive through the Yorkshire Dales offers stunning scenery—rolling hills, rugged moorlands, and picturesque valleys. You'll notice the prominent limestone features everywhere, from cliffs and caves to outcrops and scars.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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The Dales and Bronte Country Small-Group Tour from Manchester

Reviews

4.69

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Very interesting and entertaining day
Amy R,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a lovely trip to the Yorkshire Dales today with Rob and Mike. They were very friendly and helpful and gave lots of interesting facts and relevant songs along the way.
Bronte country
Lee P,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Great driver very knowledgeable. The dales are beautiful and the villages very quaint. Would recommend but if only could do one of the trips I would recommend the lakes one over this
Picturesque and Relaxed
Hanadi R,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour is very laid back and slower paced compared to other tours by the same company, which makes it a perfect last tour in my opinion before going back home. The Bronte museum was the highlight of the tour, but everything else was very enjoyable as well. The beautiful landscapes we came across, the pretty villages we visited, and the cute sheep we encountered all made for an excellent trip. My only advice is to research the last stop beforehand hand for things to do if you're not interested in visiting the creamery. I did some much needed final shopping before leaving the UK!
Absolutely fantastic...
Richard,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely fantastic experience. Rob was amazing and knowledgeable and made the whole trip so enjoyable.
Great day
Helen H,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience for a day out of Manchester. Hearing of the lives of the Bonte sisters & their family. Beautiful countryside & waterfalls along the way. Great guide with well versed history of the area
A must see for any Brontë...
Malerie T,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A must see for any Brontë fans! Lovely views of the Yorkshire Dales, and Darren was a great guide for the day.
Idyllic
Kathy N,
Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Fewer stops than expected, lots of driving between. That said, I adored Hayworth and the Dales National Park and am so glad I went! The guides were kind & helpful, driver exceptional, and chose a nice collection of background music. Worst part was having to leave…
Nature, History, and Warm Hospitality – All in One!
Juan A,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
When we arrived at the meeting point, it was just the three of us. Rob, our guide and driver, was incredibly kind and really made it easy for us to enjoy the planned stops. Besides being friendly and helpful, he's also a fantastic driver. As for the tour itself, we thought it was amazing. We really enjoyed visiting Haworth, the village of the Brontë sisters, as well as the museum dedicated to them. The visit to Grassington and the creamery was also very interesting. And to top it all off—those landscapes! The Dales are absolutely stunning, especially for those of us coming from a dry and hot land.
Beautiful landscape
Nichole H,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Great tour but unfortunately the Bronte Sisters’ Museum was closed and so were most of the shops. So booking on a Tuesday for the tour is not advised. The tour guide was helpful and knowledgeable. Beautiful scenery!! Breathtaking landscape!
Fun One Day Trip
Donna L,
May 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nice day for a tour of the beautiful Dales. The area was gorgeous. I highly recommend this day trip. The guide was pleasant and quite knowledgeable, although some of the music he played while were returning to the city was a little too loud at times.