Tennyson & Literary Wight

Alfred Lord Tennyson is the immediate literary figure that comes to mind when one thinks of the Isle of Wight, but on this holiday we will also be looking at other nationally acclaimed authors such as Charles Dickens, JB Priestley, Virginia Woolf and Lewis Carroll. They all graced the island with their presence at some time during their lives. We will consider a number of different literary forms; novels, short stories, poems, letters, diaries, drama. There will be a walk of just under 2 miles on each day. 

Holiday Highlights:

• Discover the area around Freshwater Bay with its connections to Tennyson
• Visit Osborne House, home of Queen Victoria, a best-selling writer of her time
• Discussions and talks about different literary forms such as novels, short stories
• Short walks each day to further explore the Isle of Wight literary figures 

What’s included:

• Full day excursions with all admissions to places of interest included
• A knowledgeable leader accompanies the tour
• Comfortable en-suite bedrooms at our 4 star country house
• Full board accommodation with all meals included
• Short walks of up to 2 miles each day