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Discover The Beauty Of Story Telling Britain With Kids

25th February 2019 by SarahJChristie 72 Comments

To celebrate World Book Day, the book worms at holiday letting agency www.cottages.com are offering a collection of Roald Dahl books to help fill the bookcases of your little readers!

There are so many places in the UK connected to some of our favourite authors and stories, the cottage company has put together a map to help find your next day out to visit. In fact, if it’s inspiration you are after, why not take a peek at the Inspire and Explore regional guides available on the website to help plan your next self-catering break.

If you’ve always wanted to explore the places that inspired your favourite authors or keep the family entertained by their favourite characters coming to life, why not use this handy guide to plan your next outing?

Discover The Beauty Of Story Telling Britain

What You Will Find Here

  • Marvellous Museum for Roald Dahl Fans
  • Find Stick Man, Stick Lady and Family Three
  • Breathe in the stunning countryside which inspired Beatrix Potter
  • Visit Hampshire And See Chitty Bang Bang At National Motor Museum, Beaulieu 
  • Wonderful Wizardry And Harry Potter Things To Do
  • Visit London And Paddington Bear
  • Spend a Day with Peppa Pig and Friends
  • Visit Thomas Land
  • Step back in time with the Railway Children
  • Messing about on the River With Wind In The Willows
  • The Wonderful World of Winnie the Pooh
  • Famous Five and Secret Seven Come Alive
  • See the Tartan Bear

Marvellous Museum for Roald Dahl Fans

See the fantastical world of author Roald Dahl come alive at the museum created in his honour. Featuring three interactive galleries, find out about Roald Dahl’s school days, see his original Writing Hut and in The Story Centre put your imagination centre-stage with fantabulous activities to inspire your little writer.

Roald Dahl Museum, HP16 0AL

Find Stick Man, Stick Lady and Family Three

The latest hit from favourite Julia Donaldson has been brought to life by The Forestry Commission which has created a series of Stick Man Trails throughout the UK. Not only is the trail a great way to explore nature, with a host of downloadable activities from their website, you can even have fun on rainy days!

Woodland at Center Parks Whinfell Forest www.extraordinarychaos.com

Breathe in the stunning countryside which inspired Beatrix Potter

A visit to the Lake District is a great experience in itself, but with such a strong association to the stories of Beatrix Potter, it’s the perfect opportunity to find out more about this incredible author. Younger children can enjoy the Beatrix Potter Lake District Trail, following the clues to find her iconic characters amongst the countryside and for older children, a visit to her house is a brilliant insight in to the writer’s life.

Visit Hampshire And See Chitty Bang Bang At National Motor Museum, Beaulieu 

There is so much to see and do in Hampshire for book lovers including visiting Chitty Bang Bang, Jane Austens House and follow the footsteps of King John, this guide to Hampshire will tell you all you need to know.

Wonderful Wizardry And Harry Potter Things To Do

For Harry Potter fans, there are so many places to visit across the UK, all with magical connections to the wizard world of Harry and Hogwarts. Whether it’s a trip to Alnwick Castle or Durham Cathedral to see the locations from the film or a day at Harry Potter World where you can sample Bertie Botts Every Flavour Beans straight from Diagon Alley, there’s plenty to suit every J.K Rowling fan.

Harry Potter Studios London

Visit London And Paddington Bear

The classic stories of Paddington Bear, and the more recent film adaptation can be brought to life with a trip to Paddington Station. See where Michael Bond’s fictional bear was found and if you have time, why not take the Paddington Bear bus tour which takes in some of the famous locations from the film.

Spend a Day with Peppa Pig and Friends

For fans of Peppa, a visit to Peppa Pig World is a perfect day out with the family. Have fun on the rides, meet some of your favourite characters and jump in some very muddy puddles

Visit Thomas Land

For most Thomas fans, a trip to the local train station is a great way of spending an hour, but if you’re looking for a family day out, with 12 wonderful themed rides and a spectacular indoor play area why not visit Thomas Land at Drayton Manor?

Thomas the Tank Engine, Thomas Land, B78 3TW

Step back in time with the Railway Children

A trip to the picturesque Yorkshire town of Haworth offers the chance to see the train station featured in the film versions of E. Nesbit’s Railway Children. A real glimpse into the past, the traditional station is a great introduction to the classic book of adventure. Haworth also has a wealth of literary history with connections to the Bronte sisters for slightly older readers.

Messing about on the River With Wind In The Willows

Join Ratty, Mr Toad and Badger at the River and Rowing Museum, just off the Thames. See the characters of Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows come alive and learn more about the river systems and environment in the process. You can also enjoy watching the boats and rowers take on the water outside.

The Wonderful World of Winnie the Pooh

A.A Milne was inspired to write his endearing collection of stories by Ashdown Forest, close to his home of Hartfield in East Sussex. There are a number of Pooh Walks to help guide you through the settings for some of his favourite tales and see Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet and Eeyore come to life.

Famous Five and Secret Seven Come Alive

Enid Blyton is synonymous with Dorset, which with an array of beaches and countryside is a great holiday destination in itself. The town of Purbeck is a great place to start, as the area which inspired the Famous Five stroies. There are a number of local activities available including a location tour and museum to learn more about the author. Make sure you stop for some fantastic ice cream and ginger beer!

My Sunday Photo, A Deserted Beach

See the Tartan Bear

Author Mary Tourtel wrote and illustrated the Rupert Bear stories and at the Canterbury museum, fans can see original artworks, as well as memorabilia and images of the latest animated Rupert Bear.

And there you have it a round up of educational but beautiful places to visit with kids, to really make literature come alive.

Filed Under: Out & About Tagged With: Collaboration, Cottages.Com, World Book Day

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Comments

  1. laura banks says

    25th February 2016 at 7:05 pm

    a book my mum used to read me called mervyn the mouse

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  2. Suzy B says

    25th February 2016 at 7:17 pm

    A Hundred and One Dalmatians

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  3. aj says

    25th February 2016 at 7:53 pm

    James and the Giant peach

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  4. Angela McDonald says

    25th February 2016 at 9:10 pm

    Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo!

    Reply
  5. Susan Smith says

    25th February 2016 at 9:23 pm

    The Famous Five books were always my favourite

    Reply
  6. Kim neville says

    25th February 2016 at 9:41 pm

    Mallory towers by Enod Blyton

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    • Kim neville says

      25th February 2016 at 9:42 pm

      Sorry meant Enid Blyton

      Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      25th February 2016 at 9:51 pm

      Oh I loved Mallory towers x

      Reply
  7. claire woods says

    25th February 2016 at 9:49 pm

    The Enchanted wood

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    • SarahJChristie says

      25th February 2016 at 9:51 pm

      I think that has to be my favourite childhood book, so magical, I used to wish it was real, I still do ha ha x

      Reply
  8. jo hutchinson says

    26th February 2016 at 12:43 am

    Roald Dahl’s fantastic Mr Fox.

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  9. Ray Dodds says

    26th February 2016 at 5:37 am

    Swallows and Amazons

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  10. laura stewart says

    26th February 2016 at 11:06 am

    peter rabbit xx

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th February 2016 at 7:05 pm

      Aw I loved Peter Rabbit x

      Reply
  11. Susan Sargent says

    26th February 2016 at 11:35 am

    James and The Giant Peach

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  12. Chris Andrews says

    26th February 2016 at 11:51 am

    What is your favourite childhood book . . . . .Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales and my favourite was . . . . . The Emperor’s New Clothes

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th February 2016 at 7:06 pm

      Ooh I had the Ladybird version I loved it so much x

      Reply
  13. Lorraine says

    26th February 2016 at 12:21 pm

    I found my favourite book last week hidden away. It was called ‘The Elves and the Shoemaker’. Just magical, I loved the pictures of exquisitely made shoes!

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th February 2016 at 7:07 pm

      Oh I loved this xx

      Reply
  14. Lynsey Buchanan says

    26th February 2016 at 1:38 pm

    I love the Magic Faraway Tree Books

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th February 2016 at 7:08 pm

      Oh me too, my all time favourite x

      Reply
  15. aaron broad says

    26th February 2016 at 3:42 pm

    The Hungry Hungry Caterpillar

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  16. Annabel Greaves says

    26th February 2016 at 4:26 pm

    I loved the Malory Towers series xx

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th February 2016 at 7:10 pm

      Oh I used to love these, and ST.Claires x

      Reply
  17. Andrea Fletcher says

    26th February 2016 at 6:24 pm

    Enid Blytons, famous five.

    Reply
  18. Tracy Nixon says

    26th February 2016 at 7:29 pm

    I loved The Farway Tree Adventures!

    Reply
  19. Carrie Truckle says

    26th February 2016 at 7:58 pm

    Georges marvellous medicine

    Reply
  20. Kathryn Joyce says

    26th February 2016 at 9:02 pm

    Absolutely anything by Enid Blyton – although sadly I don’t think they’ve aged well:(

    Reply
  21. Victoria Shiel says

    26th February 2016 at 10:15 pm

    The BFG

    Reply
  22. Emma Ellams says

    27th February 2016 at 2:50 pm

    Matilda 😀

    Reply
  23. Ruby Spiteri says

    27th February 2016 at 7:17 pm

    Matilda, loved Roald Dahl books x

    Reply
  24. Katie Haydock says

    28th February 2016 at 9:34 am

    I’m not sure how well known they ever were, but I loved ‘What a Mess’! xx

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      28th February 2016 at 8:01 pm

      Ooh never heard of that one x

      Reply
  25. Ruth Harwood says

    28th February 2016 at 10:01 am

    We loved The Hobbit xx

    Reply
  26. MANDY DOHERTY says

    28th February 2016 at 12:25 pm

    I love the Dr. Dolittle books x

    Reply
  27. Maggie Ali says

    28th February 2016 at 4:30 pm

    my favourite was Anne of Green Gables 🙂

    Reply
  28. Michelle O'Neill says

    28th February 2016 at 6:00 pm

    the magic faraay tree

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      28th February 2016 at 8:04 pm

      My Fave x

      Reply
  29. Amy Withnall says

    28th February 2016 at 8:18 pm

    I loved reading so it’s hard to pick just one, One that I can remember reading a lot is Matilda by Roald Dahl 🙂

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th February 2016 at 9:10 pm

      I love Matilda too x

      Reply
  30. Keith Hunt says

    28th February 2016 at 8:42 pm

    Five Go to Mystery Moor Book by Enid Blyton

    Reply
  31. Corinne Peat says

    29th February 2016 at 5:51 am

    The lion, the witch and the wardrobe

    Reply
  32. Ray Becker says

    1st March 2016 at 10:07 am

    Wind in the willows

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  33. Jayne T says

    1st March 2016 at 12:13 pm

    The magic faraway tree.

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      1st March 2016 at 9:40 pm

      Same here I love it x

      Reply
  34. kimberley ryan says

    1st March 2016 at 4:56 pm

    The Hobbit, just loved it, and still do 🙂

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    • SarahJChristie says

      1st March 2016 at 9:41 pm

      I have never read the Hobbit, will have to put it on my list x

      Reply
  35. don erwood says

    1st March 2016 at 10:51 pm

    The Magic Finger was my intro to Dahl and I loved it

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    • SarahJChristie says

      2nd March 2016 at 8:49 pm

      ooh never heard of that one

      Reply
  36. Michaela Hannah says

    2nd March 2016 at 8:37 am

    Danny the champion of the world, i loved that story so much!

    Reply
  37. sharon martin says

    2nd March 2016 at 11:59 am

    velveteen rabbit

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  38. Rebecca Howells (@PeanutHog) says

    2nd March 2016 at 5:09 pm

    Noddy books by Enid Blyton. I loved the Twits by Roald Dahl too as well as Matilda.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      2nd March 2016 at 9:03 pm

      Ah I used to love Noddy

      Reply
  39. Kelly Hanson says

    2nd March 2016 at 6:04 pm

    Can’t remember who wrote it but it was called ‘Gobbolino the witches cat’

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  40. gemma hendry says

    2nd March 2016 at 10:15 pm

    i loved the twits as a child

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  41. Adrian Bold says

    3rd March 2016 at 12:54 am

    The Famous Five / Secret Seven series.

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  42. Victoria Prince says

    3rd March 2016 at 9:52 am

    Mine was The Saddle Club series by Bonnie Bryant! Though I was a real bookworm and there were so many I enjoyed.

    Reply
  43. Vicky Loveday says

    3rd March 2016 at 12:36 pm

    Rufty Tufty

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  44. Emma Fox says

    3rd March 2016 at 2:01 pm

    The Worst Witch

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  45. CAT CULMER says

    3rd March 2016 at 2:14 pm

    The Owl who was Afraid of the dark by Jill Thomlins. I have fab memories of being at primary school and my favourite teacher reading it to us

    Reply
  46. Jennifer Rhymer says

    3rd March 2016 at 4:09 pm

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar, then when I was older I loved Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume 🙂

    Reply
  47. Natalie Crossan says

    3rd March 2016 at 4:23 pm

    A Hundred and One Dalmatians

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  48. michelle olner says

    3rd March 2016 at 5:20 pm

    my favourite book as a child was The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton

    Reply
  49. Rebecca Powell says

    3rd March 2016 at 7:32 pm

    The Hobbit

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  50. jessica cook says

    3rd March 2016 at 8:14 pm

    gobolino the witches cat

    Reply
  51. Moany Mike says

    3rd March 2016 at 8:36 pm

    Peter & Jane

    Reply
  52. Donna Caldwell says

    3rd March 2016 at 8:39 pm

    The book of brownies Enid blyton

    Reply
  53. sarah rowland says

    3rd March 2016 at 9:53 pm

    the gruffalo

    Reply
  54. Zoe Warren says

    3rd March 2016 at 9:55 pm

    I used to read loads of Enid Blyton. My favourites were The Famous Five, and The Twins at St Clare’s. I read them all several times!

    Reply
  55. debbie hay says

    3rd March 2016 at 10:14 pm

    The babysitter club was my favourite

    Reply
  56. Jacqueline Chapman says

    3rd March 2016 at 11:13 pm

    I loved the ‘What Katy Did’ books.

    Reply
  57. Tania @ Larger Family Life says

    21st February 2017 at 11:37 am

    It’s easy to see what inspired such fabulous authors when you see what they did. Britain really does have some beautiful places, doesn’t it?

    Reply

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