Heritage and Literary tours

England

Unearth Britain's rich history and literary connections, with stories of authors, saints, sinners and politicians mixing with the dramatic impact of industry, ideas and invaders. Enjoy full-day tours with expert guides who will give you real insight into your chosen theme.

Statue in the grounds of a manor house
  • Statue in the grounds of a manor house
  • Statue of Rudyard Kipling in the grounds of a manor house
  • Blenheim Palace and grounds
  • Charles Dickens book spines

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Discover the Victorians

4 nights - From £479

  • Discover the Victorians - Freshwater Bay, Southern England
  • Heritage and Literary tours
  • Visit Queen Victoria's summer home at Osborne House
  • Explore the charming resorts of Ryde and Ventnor
  • Learn about the many famous Victorians who lived on the island

The Brontes

3 nights - From £359

  • The Brontes Literature and Countryside tour, Yorkshire Dales
  • Heritage and Literary tours
  • Discover the landscapes that inspired this great literary family
  • Visit Haworth and the setting for Wuthering Heights
  • An expert leader will widen your knowledge and understanding

Discover the Victorians

4 nights - From £479

  • Discover the Victorians - Selworthy, South West Peninsula
  • Heritage and Literary tours
  • The National Trust's extraordinary Gothic property at Tyntesfield
  • Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s steamship the SS Great Britain
  • The Victorian resort of Lynton and its cliff railway

Literary Cotswolds tour

4 nights - From £479

  • Literary Cotswolds Tour , Heart of England
  • Heritage and Literary tours
  • Explore the rich literary connections of the Cotswolds
  • Learn more about writers such as Flora Thompson, Laurie Lee and Edward Thomas
  • Visit places of interest associated with each writer

The Golden Age

4 nights - From £479

  • Golden Age of Northumberland, North East Coast
  • Heritage and Literary tours
  • Follow in the footsteps of St Cuthbert and Bede
  • The evocative Holy Island of Lindisfarne, cut off by the tide twice a day
  • The magnificent Durham Cathedral and Bamburgh Castle

Hadrian's Wall

3 nights - From £359

  • Heritage Tour of Hadrian's Wall, North East Coast
  • Heritage and Literary tours
  • Walk on a dramatic section of the wall
  • Corbridge Roman fort with a well preserved civilian settlement
  • Vindolanda with an excavated fort and Museum of Roman Life

Arts & Crafts in Cumbria

5 nights - From £579

  • Arts and Crafts in Cumbria, Lake District
  • Heritage and Literary tours
  • Visits and tours of private homes including Naworth Castle, near Carlisle
  • Blackwell, the Arts and Crafts House designed by H Bailey Scott
  • Brantwood, home of John Ruskin, on the shores of Conistonwater

Romans in Cumbria

3 nights - From £359

  • Romans in Cumbria, Lake District
  • Heritage and Literary tours
  • The dramatic Wrynose and Hardknott Pass to view a spectacular Roman Fort
  • Senhouse Roman Museum’s ancient altar stones
  • Birdoswald Roman Fort and the Roman Army Museum on Hadrian’s Wall

Historic Houses

3 nights - From £359

  • Historic Houses - Dovedale, Heart of England
  • Heritage and Literary tours
  • Sample contrasting historic houses in the beautiful scenery of Derbyshire
  • Chatsworth House – described as the Palace of the Peak
  • Haddon Hall – walk through the beautiful Long Gallery and magnificent terraced gardens

 

National Trust Tour

7 nights - From £779

  • Lakeland National Trust Tour, Lake District
  • Heritage and Literary tours
  • Learn about the history of the National Trust in the Lake District
  • Visit several National Trust properties
  • Enjoy the spectacular scenery

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