Visit Charles Dickens Museum, London

The Dining Room, Dickens' Museum

This unique Museum is based at 48 Doughty Street in the heart of Bloomsbury, London. 

It is the only remaining London residence of the celebrated writer and certainly worth a visit. It's a wonderful way of stepping back in time and experiencing a Victorian family home with additional treat of learning more about the writer, his influences and his works. 

Dickens' Museum Cafe - a real treat

The staff at both the cafe and in the museum itself were friendly and attentive which added to an enjoyable couple of hours at the Dickens' Museum.
 
Seeing the desk at which Dickens wrote in his study on the first floor was a particular treat. It was interesting to learn how regimented his day was; with writing from breakfast to lunch everyday to minimise distractions. 

One of his friends wrote:

 "His mind was essentially methodical and in his labour he was governed by rules

 laid down by himself and rarely departed from" 

The cafe on the ground floor includes a lovely little garde in which to enjoy Garraways Fairtrade coffee and cakes from The Little London Bakery. I enjoyed a large hot bowl of Butternut squash & parsley soup. It's worth noting you can visit the cafe without visiting the museum.

Dickens Museum Admission Prices:

Adult:  £8

Concession:  £6

Child 6-16 years:  £4

Children under 6 years:  Free

Artfund Members: Free

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