Discovering new places and unlocking your imagination is part of the fun of reading but England has plenty of literary spots that bring that magic to life.

The global travel site Big Seven Travel has rounded up some of the best places for book lovers to visit in England to celebrate World Book Day.

This year, World Book Day is held on Thursday, March 3 and it is also marking its 25th anniversary. 

There are so many ways for you to get involved from Dave and Rachel Parri's revamped classic storytelling to stocking your shelves with the latest must-reads.

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Now, you can also join more than half of travellers who would visit a literary attraction on holiday in England, according to Visit England research.

"The literary landscape of the United Kingdom is a treasure trove. So many notable writers, from William Shakespeare to Jane Austen to Beatrix Potter, originate from here. So if you’re a British bibliophile looking for your next book-themed getaway, keep reading to learn about museums, rustic cottages, estates, churches, and even hiking trails associated with some of your favourite authors," Big Seven Travel said.

Whether you want to walk in the footsteps of your favourite authors or you're looking for some inspiration for yourself, we've got you covered. 

Here are the top 10 literary spots you need to visit in England if you just can't get enough of them.

                                                                                                              

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Top 10 best places for book lovers in England

1. Brontë Parsonage

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Where: Church Street, Keighley BD22 8DR England

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5

Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 1344

The former Brontë home has been refurbished to what it would have looked like when Charlotte, Emily, and Anne lived there.

Get a unique insight into Brontë sisters' daily lives and see where the magic of classics like Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre were created.

Book your visit via Tripadvisor.

2. Keats House

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Where: 10 Keats Grove Hampstead, London NW3 2RR England

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 70

See where the romantic poet Keats fell in love with Fanny Brawne or where he sat down to write the iconic “Ode to a Nightingale".

The stunning house features original manuscripts memorabilia as well as live poetry readings.

Book your visit via Tripadvisor.

3. Ashdown Forest

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Where: Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18 5JP

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 156

If you've ever fancied venturing into the 100-acre wood and dreamed of making friends with Pooh, Piglet and more, look no further than Ashdown forest.

A.A. Milne lived near the hamlet of Hartfield and used the forest as inspiration for a number of spots mentioned in the beloved stories from Poohsticks Bridge to Owl’s Tree House.

Find out more via Tripadvisor.

4. Hill Top House

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Where: Main St Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0LF England

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 1351

This sweet 17th-century cottage is the site where Beatrix Potter penned 13 of her 23 books. 

Soak up some inspiration from the spot where she crafted characters like Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck and more.

Book a visit via Tripadvisor.

5. Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey

Where: 20 Dean's Yard | Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA, England

Take in the beauty of Westminister Abbey as you pay your respects to some of our country's greatest minds.

Located at the South Transept, these moving memorials began over 600 years ago as the final resting place of Geoffrey Chaucer.

Poet’s Corner commemorates literary giants like Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Alfred Tennyson, Jane Austen, W H Auden, the Brontës and many more.

Find out more via the Westminister Abbey website.

                                                                                                              

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6. Shakespeare Centre

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Where: Henley St, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW England

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 68

William Shakespeare is arguably the most famous writer, poet and playwright that England has or perhaps will ever produce. 

Learn more about the man behind Othello, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet by exploring where he was born before taking in some of the other sites that made up the Bard's life.

Book a visit via Tripadvisor. 

7. Shakespeare’s Globe

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Where: 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT England

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 5687

And if you can't get enough of the Bard, why not take a trip to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre?

Located in London's Southwark, the theatre allows fans a chance to appreciate his work for the playhouse he wrote for and where the Lord Chamberlain’s Men performed.

Book a visit via Tripadvisor. 

8. The Jane Austen Centre

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Where: 40 Gay Street, Bath BA1 2NT England

Tripadvisor rating: 4.0

Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 944

If you're passionate about Pride and Prejudice or a sucker for Sense and Sensibility, a trip to the Jane Austen Centre in Bath should be on your literary visit list.

Learn more about the incredible Regency writer and her connection to the historic city as you search its streets for Mr Darcy!

Book a visit via Tripadvisor.

9. Jane Austen’s House

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Where: Jane Austens House Winchester Road, Chawton, Alton GU34 1SD England

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 548

Walk in the footsteps of one of our country's most popular and treasured writers in the enchanting Hampshire cottage.

The Grade I listed museum is where she wrote some of her most famous works from Mansfield Park to Northanger Abbey.

Book a visit via Tripadvisor. 

10. Charles Dickens Museum

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Where: Charles Dickens Museum 48 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LX England

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of 'Excellent' reviews: 697

Lose yourself in the literary surroundings of the Charles Dickens Museum.

The Doughty Street home is where Dickens lived from 1837 to 1839 and you can practically see Pip and Miss Havisham, Oliver Twist and the Artful Dodger wandering the halls.

Book a visit via Tripadvisor.

See the full top 25 literary places in England via the Big Seven Travel website.