Light-hearted LiteratureAbingworth

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Literary Tours

From £649 - 5 nights

Light-hearted Literature at Abingworth

Holiday reference: AWALX

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On this festive holiday we will discover the characters of Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. We will also take a look at how Poirot came to solve the case of the missing royal ruby in Agatha Christie’s The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding. We also include a visit to a local pantomime and naturally there will be some seasonal fun and entertainment, particularly on New Year’s Eve.

Holiday Highlights:

  • Talks and informal discussions
  • Tour to Portsmouth, birthplace of Dickens and home to the Conan Doyle collection
  • New Year’s Eve festivities
  • Visit to a local pantomime
  • Free time to explore the local area

What’s included:

  • Talks and discussion sessions run by your expert leader
  • Comfortable en-suite bedrooms at our 4 star Country House
  • Full Board accommodation with all meals included.
  • Ticket to a local pantomime
  • Excursion to Portsmouth

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