Read Tour Explore with Literary Locations

Rowena

Hi everyone,

There are so many books, ranging from classics to popular modern-day works, to inspire literary tours to Read, Tour and Explore! 

Here are some of our favourites to get you inspired.

Jamaica Inn by Daphne De Maurier

The book was inspired by du Marurier’s stay at the real Jamaica Inn, which still exists as a pub in the middle of Bodmin Moor.

Stay at Camelford Club Campsite

Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson

Set in Scotland just after the Jacobite rebellions, the recently orphaned David leaves rural Essendean to seek a better life with his relatives, the Balfours of the House of Shaws.

Stay at Melrose Gibson Park Club Campsite

How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn

The story of a respectable mining family of the South Wales Valleys is told through the eyes of Huw, whose academic ability enables him to think of a future away from the dangerous coal mines.

Stay at Aberbran Club Campsite

The Moon Sister by Lucinda Riley

In the shadow of the historic and beautiful Alhambra, Tiggy unearths her connection to the fabled gypsy community of Sacromonte, forced to flee their homes during the civil war, and to 'La Candela', the greatest flamenco dancer of their time.

Stay at Las Lomas campsite

What book do you recommend for visiting an amazing location?