Literary Lovers’ Road Trip Destinations in the UK

Stratford-Upon-Avon

Book lover? If you consider yourself to be a literary enthusiast, then the UK has many incredible places to visit, with birthplaces of many of the most legendary, important, and iconic authors in the world, as well as landscapes that inspired their tales.

This means that a road trip can be a great way for a book lover to visit these places and lose themselves in the world of UK literature. Sound good? Keep reading to discover the best places to visit on your UK road trip. Crucially, be sure to check your vehicle over before you hit the road and replace your car tyres if they are worn/damaged.

Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon

Of course, there is no writer more important or influential in the world than William Shakespeare. This means that no literary road trip is complete without a stop in Stratford-Upon-Avon, his place of birth.

There are a number of notable highlights to discover here, including his childhood home, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and Anne Hathaway’s cottage (Shakespeare’s wife). 

Haworth: Walking in the Footstep of the Bronte Sisters

Haworth

Found in the stunning Yorkshire Moors, Haworth is another place that any fan of literary history will want to visit. The Bronte sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, are among the most celebrated authors in the UK with incredible novels like Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall to their names.

In Haworth, you can visit The Bronte Parsonage Museum, the former family home, as well as explore the moors that influenced their work.

Thomas Hardy’s Wessex: A Journey Through Dorset

Thomas Hardy is another of the UK’s most celebrated novelists and poets from the mid to late 19th century. A journey through Dorset allows literary lovers to discover the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes that inspired stories like Far from the Madding Crowd and Tess of the d’Urbervilles.

You can tie in a visit to his birthplace in Higher Bockhampton while discovering the rolling hills, coastal views, and quaint villages of Dorset. 

Jane Austen’s Hampshire: The Heart of Regency England

Jane Austen’s work remains hugely popular and influential to this day. A trip to Hampshire allows you to discover her birthplace and Chawton Cottage where she penned her most famous novels; Pride & Prejudice, Emma, and Sense & Sensibility. You can learn all about her life at the Jane Austen House Museum.

Edinburgh: Scotland’s Literary Capital

Edinburgh is another fantastic place to stop for any literary enthusiast. There are a number of highlights here, including the Edinburgh Literary Festival and Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House. 

A road trip is the perfect way to discover the many important and inspirational literary places all over the UK, with a mix of historic homes, stunning landscapes, and lively literary festivals to help you immerse yourself in the UK’s rich literary history and culture.

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