An interesting topic. Like Anita, I've visited Old Thatch, the site of Green Hedges and seen Elfin Cottage from the outside. I've also been inside the house where Enid lived as a baby (can't remember the address), plus seen the outside of a couple of her other childhood homes. I've also been to a wedding reception at Seckford Hall near Woodbridge where Enid stayed with her friends and many times I've walked past the Sunday school in Woodbridge where she helped out, plus walked past the buildings which were once the school in Ipswich where she did her teacher training. I too felt visiting Old Thatch to be a special event - I'm lucky enough to have been twice, the first time with my family, the second time with some fellow forumites.Anita Bensoussane wrote: ↑16 Jan 2024, 11:27 Literary houses I've visited that are not on the list:
Enid Blyton's home, Old Thatch, Well End, Buckinghamshire (I've also visited the site of Green Hedges in Beaconsfield, and seen Elfin Cottage and other houses Enid lived in in Beckenham, Kent, mostly from the outside. Oh, and I've seen Southernhay in Hook, Surrey - again from the outside). It was brilliant to see other forumites at these places.
Jane Austen residences, Bath, Somerset - mostly from the outside. I went to the Jane Austen Centre at 40, Gay Street, though Jane Austen actually lived at number 25.
....and it felt very special to be at Old Thatch after having been an Enid Blyton fan for as long as I can remember.
I've probably walked past Jane Austen's house in Bath numerous times too, but have yet to actually visit the Jane Austen centre.
I've just realised that Greenway is a National Trust property, and I get staff discount on holidays - so maybe I can treat myself to a stay there some time.