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The Norfolk coastline

Reading Around England: 14 Books set in Norfolk

Norfolk has long suffered an unfair reputation, often dismissed as flat, remote, and outdated. Yet those who know it well insist that is precisely its appeal. There is a quality to the Norfolk landscape that is hard to articulate and nearly impossible to replicate: vast skies stretching forever, marshland shimmering…

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A boat on the shore of the Suffolk coast.

Reading Around England: 16 Books set in Suffolk

Suffolk in East Anglia is home to beautiful, peaceful villages full of brightly coloured timber buildings with thatched roofs, towns like Lavenham and Long Melford, which are full of character and were once associated with the wool trade, a coastline that stretches for miles, plus several historical sites like Framlingham…

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Colchester Castle in England oldest recorded town/city

Reading Around England: 15 Books Set in Essex

Essex is a county in England so often misunderstood. Thanks to a years-old reputation of women wearing white stilettos and fake tans, which was then only enhanced by programmes like The Only Way Is Essex, many believe that this is all Essex has to offer, but, there is far more…

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The stepping stones of Bolton Abbey

24 Hours at Bolton Abbey, England – A Walking Guide

In 2024, the Caravan and Motorhome Club are running a Read, Tour, and Explore Campaign to encourage people to read more and visit places associated with book settings. We aim to help promote authors, both old and new, while providing suggestions on which locations to explore that, at one time, offered inspiration…

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The 199 steps in Whitby

24 Hours in Whitby, England – Must See Sights + Top Tips

In 2024, the Caravan and Motorhome Club are running a Read, Tour, and Explore Campaign to encourage people to read more and visit places associated with book settings. We aim to help promote authors, both old and new, while providing suggestions on which locations to explore that, at one time,…

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Haunting Happenings in the Garden of England, Pluckey, Kent

Pluckley: Haunted Happenings in the Garden of England

The wrought iron bed, with its distinctive blood red throw decoration and the dark oak wood of the room makes this a perfect setting for not only a romantic evening away but also for one of ghost hunting.  The pitted wood, complete with miniature cobwebs, simply adds to the old-worldly feeling…

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Oldbury Hill, Kent: Camping in the Garden of England

Oldbury Hill: Is It The Right Campsite For You? Wild camping is illegal in most parts of England therefore in order to get away from it all, choosing the right campsite for your needs is vital. The first thing to establish is what you want from your break away. Is…

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