A literary book club at Jane’s Tea House
Pages & Passports
Six evenings of tea, dessert, and great English books, each one a chapter in a journey to England in October 2027.
Two ways to join
Come for the books, the tea, or the whole adventure. You don’t need to travel to join the book club, and every gathering is open to anyone who loves a good story.
The book club
$25
per person, per gathering
- Six evenings from November 2026 to September 2027
- 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Jane’s Tea House
- Jane’s signature tea service and a dessert plate
- Join one night or all six. Each has its own sign-up.
The trip to England
$6,000
per person, airfare not included
- 8 days in October 2027, based in London and Bath
- Visit the real places behind the books we read together
- Exact dates are confirmed once 10 travelers commit
- Fill out the interest form to save your spot in line
Reading schedule & gathering dates
Every book is paired with a corner of England. Read it, sip on it, talk it over with us, and then (if you’re coming along) stand right where the story happened.
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Dead Man’s Folly
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · Classic mystery
Dead Man’s Folly
Devon & the English Riviera: Greenway Estate and Burgh Island
On the trip: Day 6, a tour of Agatha Christie’s own Greenway Estate
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The Thirteenth Tale
Thursday, January 21, 2027 · Gothic suspense
The Thirteenth Tale
Yorkshire & stately estates: the Yorkshire Moors and Haworth
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The Splendid and the Vile
Thursday, March 18, 2027 · Narrative history
The Splendid and the Vile
London & Oxfordshire: Churchill War Rooms and Blenheim Palace
On the trip: Day 2, a private after-hours tour of the Churchill War Rooms, and Day 4 at Blenheim Palace
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Great Expectations
Thursday, May 20, 2027 · Victorian classic
Great Expectations
Kent & Rochester: the Kent Marshes and Rochester High Street
On the trip: Day 3, Restoration House (the inspiration for Miss Havisham’s home) and Rochester High Street
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Persuasion
Thursday, August 19, 2027 · Regency classic
Persuasion
Bath & the Cotswolds: the Assembly Rooms, Royal Crescent, and Cotswold villages
On the trip: Day 5, a Regency Bath walking tour and high tea at the Jane Austen Centre
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Thursday, September 23, 2027 · Pre-trip orientation
England Travel Guide
A full itinerary briefing, final logistics, packing tips, a tea tasting, and a chance to meet your fellow travelers before we fly.
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8 days in literary England
October 2027. Seven nights, two home bases, and every book on our list brought to life.
London
Nights 1 to 4
- Day 1Arrive in London for a welcome afternoon tea, followed by a welcome dinner.
- Day 2Private after-hours tour of the Churchill War Rooms (The Splendid and the Vile) and a WWII Mayfair walking tour.
- Day 3Full-day excursion to Kent and Rochester, touring Restoration House (Great Expectations) and Rochester High Street.
- Day 4VIP tour and lunch at Blenheim Palace, then a scenic drive through the Cotswolds to Bath.
Bath
Nights 5 to 7
- Day 5Regency Bath walking tour (Persuasion), the Royal Crescent, the Assembly Rooms, and high tea at the Jane Austen Centre.
- Day 6Excursion to Devon and the English Riviera to tour Agatha Christie’s Greenway Estate (Dead Man’s Folly).
- Day 7Morning visit to a Cotswolds country manor estate, our final book club wrap-up, and a gala farewell dinner.
Meet your guide
Neil Fisher, owner of Explore Luxury Travel
Every book club evening is led by Neil Fisher, founder and owner of Explore Luxury Travel. Neil is a lifelong traveler who started his company to share how much a great journey can change you, and he designed this literary England itinerary just for Jane’s Tea House guests. Think private after-hours tours, VIP visits, and stops chosen to bring each of our books to life.
Explore Luxury Travel plans custom trips around the world, from family vacations to once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Neil and his team build each itinerary around you, open doors to private tours and experiences the general public can’t book, and handle every detail from airport transfers to excursions, with concierge support around the clock. So whether England is calling or you’ve got a dream trip of your own in mind, Neil is the one to ask.
Plan a trip with Explore Luxury TravelHow to save your spot on the trip
1. Fill out the interest form
It takes just a few minutes and lets our travel partner know you’d like to come.
2. We reach 10 travelers
Once 10 people commit, the travel agency can lock in the exact October 2027 dates.
3. Pack your library card
You’ll get final details, plus our send-off orientation on September 23, 2027.
I’ve always believed the best stories taste better with a pot of tea, and these books have been begging us to go see where they happened. Whether you join us for one evening or pack a suitcase for all eight days, I can’t wait to turn the page on this one together.
Cheers, Maggie
Ready to steep yourself in a story?
Trip spots are limited and dates are set once our first 10 travelers commit. Book club sign-ups for each evening are coming soon.
Fill out the trip interest formQuestions? Call us at 856-508-0080 or stop by Jane’s Tea House, 602 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ.