Why a Booktrail?
A tour of the UK in maps!
A tour of the UK in maps!
Take a tour of the United Kingdom as you’ve never seen it before in this fully illustrated set of county maps. Travel through England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and meet the incredible people born there, learn about its proud history, and discover ancient castles, modern feats of engineering and natural highlights while you revel in the nation’s curiosities, from the spectacular, to the quirky, to the downright strange! A fabulous introduction to Shakespeare’s Sceptre Isle, for readers young and old.
So many places to see and go here, but let’s pick out the most literary ones
Scotland
Edinburgh – the home of the magician herself – JK Rowling who brought the world Harry Potter. The city is also well known for a true story about a dog who sat at his masters grave when he died, and refused to move. Higher up, if you take the train, you might see Hogwarts as you travel to Tobermory, a stunning island, famous for a children’s TV series.
Northumberland – Alnwick – the best book shop for second hand books and atmosphere. It’s set in an old disused railway station so think benches, open fires and the smell of adventure….
Lake District – Beatrix Potter House – You can visit the very house where the writer created Peter Rabbit and friends.
Wales – The home of Roald Dahl – Find out more about the man who brought us Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate factory!
Destination: UK, Scotland, Wales, England Author/guide: Rachel Dixon and Livi Gosling Departure Time: Anytime!
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