Literary London Tour
May 12th – 17th, 2026
The British Library, Jane Austen walking tour, afternoon teas, and bookstores galore!
Itinerary
DAY 1
Tuesday, May 12th
the british library & afternoon tea
British Library Treasures Tour
The British Library Treasures Tour highlights some of the Library’s most iconic pieces, from the original manuscript of Alice in Wonderland to James Edward Austen’s portrait of his sister, Jane. Our guide will introduce their favorite items in the Sir John Ritblat Gallery, where over 200 of the Library’s greatest treasures are displayed.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch and visit Heywood Hill Bookshop
Located in the heart of London’s Mayfair, Heywood Hill has been selling new, old, and rare books since 1936. During the second half of World War II, author Nancy Mitford, the eldest of the Mitford sisters, worked at the shop. Her sharp wit and engaging presence helped make Heywood Hill a well-known gathering place for readers and writers during the 1940s.
JANE AUSTEN WALKING TOUR
& AN EVENING AT THE THEATRE
Jane Austen Walking Tour
Explore Jane’s connections to London on this enchanting city walk. Our tour ends at Westminster Abbey. Known as Poets’ Corner, this area of the Abbey commemorates authors including Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, and Thomas Hardy. Memorials also honor writers such as Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters, and Virginia Woolf.
Afternoon tea aboard a double-decker bus!
Sip afternoon tea alongside kindred spirits as we board a London Routemaster bus treating us to views of the city’s landmarks including Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, St. James’s Park, Hyde Park, The Royal Albert Hall, and many more.
An evening at the theatre: Matilda The Musical
Experience the magic of Matilda The Musical at London’s Cambridge Theatre
(our group has excellent seats!)
Independent arrangements for dinner and overnight accommodations at
The Bailey’s Hotel
DAY 2
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH
KEW GARDENS
Tour Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens is one of the world’s most renowned botanical gardens, spanning over 300 acres and home to more than 50,000 plant species. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kew offers sweeping landscapes, historic glasshouses, and tranquil walking paths that have inspired artists, scientists, and writers alike for centuries. Virginia Woolf famously wrote a short story titled Kew Gardens (1919), which captures the quiet dramas and inner monologues of passersby wandering the gardens on a summer day. Beyond Woolf, Kew has also featured in the poetry of William Blake and has been referenced in works by E.M. Forster and others.
Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure
The Enchanted Book Club always includes free time in tour itineraries to ensure guests have the opportunity to relax and explore at leisure!
Independent arrangements for dinner and overnight accommodations at
The Bailey’s Hotel
DAY 3
thursday, may 14th
beatrix potter & bloomsbury
Private viewing of Beatrix Potter artifacts
Get an exclusive look at the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Beatrix Potter collection, no longer on display to the public. The V&A’s Potter collection includes over twenty boxes of treasures, plus original Peter Rabbit watercolors and manuscripts from the Warne archive!
Bloomsbury Literary Walking Tour
Discover the literary heart of London on a guided walking tour through Bloomsbury, a neighborhood long associated with writers, artists, and intellectuals. As we stroll through leafy squares and elegant Georgian terraces, we’ll trace the footsteps of the Bloomsbury Group (which included Virginia Woolf and E.M. Forster) who lived, wrote, and gathered here in the early 20th century.
Cecil Court
Often referred to as “Booksellers’ Row,” this charming Victorian pedestrian street is lined with independent antiquarian and secondhand bookshops, many of which specialize in rare and out-of-print titles. On our way to Cecil Court, we’ll see where the bookshop featured in 84, Charing Cross Road once stood!
Independent arrangements for dinner and overnight accommodations at
The Bailey’s Hotel
DAY 4
friday, may 15th
MEET BELOVED BRITISH ICON, CATH KIDSTON
Hatchards Booksellers
Founded in 1797, Hatchards is London’s oldest bookshop and a cherished literary landmark. With a long history of serving the royal family, it holds multiple Royal Warrants and has been the bookseller of choice for generations of monarchs. Its elegant rooms, lined with books old and new, offer a timeless retreat for readers in the heart of the city.
An afternoon with Cath Kidston at C. Atherley
Cath Kidston, OBE, is one of the most influential figures in British design. In 1993, she opened her first shop in London’s Holland Park, creating a brand that became a global sensation. Her designs—florals, polka dots, and other nostalgic motifs—captured the British imagination and turned her brand into a household name.
In recognition of her contributions, Cath was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE). Beyond her design work, Cath is also a published author. Her books include “In Print,” “Coming Up Roses,” and “A Place Called Home.” After stepping away from her eponymous brand, she opened C. Atherley, a new shop offering fragrances inspired by her geranium garden. Our group will enjoy an afternoon at her shop in addition to a Q&A with Cath herself!
notting hill & afternoon tea
Notting Hill Market & Bookshop
Known for its antiques and unique trinkets, Notting Hill Market offers the perfect place to hunt for treasured souvenirs. Nearby, you’ll find the iconic Notting Hill Bookshop, made famous by the film “Notting Hill.“
Afternoon tea at the library
Delight in an afternoon tea experience in a historic wood-paneled library, surrounded by shelves filled with antique books and a view of
Big Ben!
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Independent arrangements for dinner and overnight accommodations at
The Bailey’s Hotel
DAY 5
SATURDAY, MAY 16TH
AN EXCLUSIVE INVITATION TO MANDERLEY PRESS
An afternoon at Manderley Press
Manderley Press Headquarters warmly welcomes The Enchanted Book Club! Publisher Rebeka Russell will show us around the offices of her publishing company and the interiors of her Victorian home in London (where William Morris would stop by for a cup of tea after a day’s work at his local printing factory on the River Wandle). Rebeka will serve morning coffee and cakes in her kitchen, and if the weather holds, the garden is full of nooks and crannies where we’ll enjoy a bookish chat and a cup of tea too. There will also be an opportunity to look at the Manderley Press range of books, cards, art prints and gift wrap and guests will receive a gift bag full of Manderley Press goodies (bookmarks, postcards, dried flowers from the garden and other surprise treats)!
Daunt Books
Daunt Books in Marylebone is a well-known London bookshop, housed in a historic Edwardian building with oak galleries and skylights. The shop is especially known for organizing its books by country rather than genre. Each section features travel guides, fiction, history, and memoirs related to that specific place. Originally founded as a travel bookshop, Daunt Books remains a favorite literary destination for those interested in books connected to place and travel.
Enjoy our closing dinner amongst kindred spirits.
Overnight accommodations at
The Bailey’s Hotel
Depart the following day
Tour Includes:
-Breakfast everyday, 3 afternoon teas, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
-5 nights of hotel accommodations
-Entrance into 6 attractions
-Private tours/guides at The British Library and Jane Austen & Bloomsbury walking tours
-Rare experiences not available to the public including: private viewing of Beatrix Potter artifacts, a visit with Cath Kidston, and tour of Manderley Press Headquarters
-Private coach travel
-Enrich your experience by traveling alongside a delightful group of kindred spirits
-Surprises along the way!
Cost: £3250 (single supplement)
or £2600 (to share a room)
£595 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your reservation. The remaining cost is due 60 days prior to the tour.
*Flights not included
*The option to share a room will depend on whether other guests are also interested in room-sharing. Once we have confirmed the preferences of all participants, we will do our best to match guests who wish to share accommodations.
*Guests must be able to comfortably walk 4 miles
GUEST STORIES
“The people I’ve met on these trips I feel will become lifelong friends. Imagine going on a trip where you don’t know anyone, but you have so much in common with! Love for literature, afternoon teas, history, and bookstores. We are all able to nerd out and tear up about things that others don’t always understand.”
-Millicent E.
“Traveling with The Enchanted Book Club has been a life changing experience for me. To visit the settings from beloved books and stories I’ve adored all my life has been healing to say the least. I leave each trip with precious memories and new friendships. Hayley puts so much heart and care into planning these adventures. I feel so lucky to be a part of this community.”
-Cookie S.
“I don’t think I can properly convey how much this trip really meant to me. Spending a week immersed in literature, history, and friendship was so healing. To be surrounded by so many new friends from different backgrounds, yet all united in the love of books, was incredible. I still can’t believe everything we were able to see and do. The Enchanted Book Club is so much more than reading books. It is bringing together people from all walks of life and building a sense of community where everyone is free to be themselves.”
-Diana M.
“Touring the special places on Prince Edward Island was above and beyond my expectations. I was a solo traveler, but I never felt alone in this group of kindred spirits.”
–Sinta B.
How to make your reservation
1. Join The Enchanted Book Club
Our literary tours are a one-of-a-kind experience, reserved exclusively for the Enchanted Book Club community. By reserving tours for book club members, we create an opportunity for guests who share a love of stories to explore literary landmarks together. This sense of connection deepens the journey, as you’re not just traveling—you’re making memories with true kindred spirits who will become lifelong friends!
***FREE GIFT***
For a limited time, receive a beautiful edition of The Secret Garden when you become an Annual Member of The Enchanted Book Club. Special offer valid through May 29th, 2025, while supplies last. Ships internationally.
2. Enter our registration raffle
Due to high interest, tour guests are selected through a raffle. The raffle closes on Thursday, May 29th @ 12pm PST/3pm EST. Selected guests will be contacted on Friday, May 30th @ 9am PST/12pm PST.
***INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF BEING SELECTED***
We hold two separate raffles: one for Annual Members and one for Monthly Members. The Annual Member raffle is drawn first. To increase your chances of being selected, we recommend becoming an Annual Member which includes 2 FREE months of book club + a complimentary edition of The Secret Garden. This is a $65 value for free!
Hello, kindred spirit!
About your host
hayley solano, founder & host
of the enchanted book club
I’ll never forget the first time I walked into Jane Austen’s home. It was as if the stories I’ve always loved leaped off the pages before my eyes. To see Jane’s tiny desk, to thumb through the pages of Pride & Prejudice with a view of her garden, to step inside her bedroom, it was undeniably enchanting. I knew I wanted to give that experience to as many readers as I could.
What makes literary travel even more special is experiencing it amongst kindred spirits. Some of my most cherished memories have been made on Enchanted Book Club tours as women from all over the world come together to celebrate our favorite novels where they were written. I would absolutely love to meet you in England!