What were they like?
Jane Austen, Arthur Conan Doyle, Lewis Carroll, George Orwell
Where did they live?
Agatha Christie, William Shakespeare, Virginia Woolf, William Wordsworth
What inspired them?
Charles Dickens, JRR Tolkien, George Eliot, Ian Fleming
How are they remembered?
Charlotte Brontë, Thomas Hardy, Daphne Du Maurier, George Bernard Shaw
Welcome to Literary Tours of England: the website that makes it easy (and fun) to visit your favourite literary sites from England’s rich history and heritage
Personalized Tours
Just tell us which writers interest you. We’ll do the work of preparing a personalized itinerary: your route to key sites associated with your chosen writers, plus nearby non-literary sites. We’ll give you tips about the best things to do when you get to each site. You have the option of taking your personalized itinerary and driving yourself (self-guided) or going on a private escorted tour with a local guide. See more …
Tailor-Made Tours
Six itineraries have been put together by our expert staff, covering key sites associated with some of England’s greatest writers and nearby non-literary sites. We’ll customize your chosen itinerary to reflect your personal tastes and preferences. You have the option of taking your personalized itinerary and driving yourself (self-guided) or going on a private escorted tour with a local guide. See more …
Book-And-Go Tours
Choose from six private tours pre-designed by our expert staff, covering key sites associated with some of England’s most popular writers and nearby non-literary sites: castles and abbeys, ancient monuments, historic houses, beautiful landscapes, picturesque villages, and film and TV locations. You can depend on your professional tour guide to bring every site vividly to life. See more …
Three years ago we found the website “Literary Tours of England” and started speaking with a lovely English gentleman, Stephen, who is the owner. He was patient and helpful, keeping in contact with us as our trip was delayed year after year due to Covid. Three years in the making, a customized tour became a spectacular trip. We met our tour guide, Mark, in Winchester and he became like a brother to us. We highly recommend Literary Tours of England! – Jana and Renee (California)
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This summer I had the pleasure of “meeting” Virginia Woolf in her home thanks to Stephen Margrett and Mark Barrett of Literary Tours of England. I shared my childhood dream with Stephen; he crafted an itinerary to ensure I lived it. Not only did it include Virginia Woolf, but also my other artistic giants. Mark was my companion from morning until supper every day, making wondrous every moment. Stephen and Mark gave me my wish tenfold. – Anita (Washington, DC)
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Words are inadequate to express the unforgettable experience Literary Tours of England provided us on our customized guided tour. Stephen was so easy to work with during the planning stage. Our guide, Mark, was nothing short of amazing. He made sure we saw everything we wanted to see and he gave us extra special experiences. He almost became a member of our family and we look forward to meeting again on our next literary tour of England! – Trisha and J (Ohio)
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When I arrived in London I was met by two of the most charming people I have ever met. Stephen and Judy made sure that my tour was both educational and an adventure. It was planned with great attention to detail: everywhere and everything I wanted to see and do. Throughout our journey there was lots of conversation and laughter: so much caring and great fun. I thank Stephen and Judy for making the trip the best of my life. – Sheri (Alberta)
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Jane Austen. Thomas Hardy. Agatha Christie. We loved visiting their homes. The tour also included a perfect mix of cathedrals, landscapes, castles and seascapes. Yet we never felt rushed. What fun it was to drive along curvy pencil-thin roads flanked by tall hedges, ending in a pub that always made us feel welcome. Many thanks to Literary Tours of England for an adventure of a lifetime! – Rick and Sallie (Arizona)
We recommend Literary Traveler: dedicated to the exploration of the literary imagination, and A Suitcase Full of Books: literature inspired travel.
