From lush green pastures to stunning architectural wonders, the landscape of the UK has had a diverse influence on countless literary masterpieces. From Shakespeare to Dickens, Austen to Christie, the beautiful countryside often plays as strong a role in UK literature as the characters. So join us as we celebrate Britain and its influence on classic literature.
What's inside each guides?
Within each guide you'll find a summary of the region with details on notable local literary influences and attractions.
To help you find them we've included map co-ordinates and a quick search function to help you discover the perfect holiday cottage to curl up with a good book in.
Take the tour!
Are you sitting comfortably...?
Our 8 page guide will take you on a tour of some
of the finest literary spots in the UK
...let's begin!
- The Lake District
- William Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter
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- Shakespeare Country
- William Shakespeare
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- Wales
- Dylan Thomas
- Read this guide>
- Devon
- Agatha Christie, Charles Dickens
- Read this guide>
- Scotland
- Robert Burns
- Read this guide>
- Yorkshire
- Bronte sisters, Ted Hughes
- Read this guide>
- Oxfordshire
- C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien
- Read this guide>
- Somerset
- Jane Austen
- Read this guide>
