Charles Dickens House and Museum
Discover the London home of Charles Dickens, England's greatest storyteller
Charles Dickens House
Tour the London home of Charles Dickens; the author wrote Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby and The Pickwick Papers while living here. Charles Dickens achieved fame across the English speaking world as a wonderful storyteller and literary genius.
Get an insight into life in Victorian London. Learn about Charles' private life and public persona. See Charles' items and immerse yourself in the stories of tough Victorian London. The house is a Dickens time capsule and dressed with period furniture and ornaments. See items such as handwritten drafts, his wife's engagement ring, and this writing desk.
Catherine and Charles Dickens moved to 48 Doughty Street only weeks before Queen Victoria started her 64 year-long reign. They raised three of their ten children in the house and hosted dinner parties with prominent characters.
The Montague on the Gardens Hotel is a short stroll from Charles Dicken's House and The British Museum. The Montague is also ideal for those taking the Eurostar to Paris; St Pancras International is a seven-minute drive.
Take a tailored walking tour of London and visit Charles Dicken's London home and museum. There are over one hundred thousand items to see.
Help us make your trip exceptional
Our UK, EU and US office-based staff will listen to what you want to see and experience.
Whether you are a honeymoon couple, a family or a corporate incentive group, our team’s collective resources will be brought together to build the experience that’s right for you.
We will require your arrival and departure dates, details of your personal preferences and places that you would like to visit as well as the events you would like to experience.
We will then prepare a draft itinerary and send it to you by email for your approval. Once agreed, we will send you a Booking Confirmation with Personalised Itinerary and Information Pack via email.
Contact information
From the UK: +44(0)20 8669 3666
FREE from Canada or the USA: 1-888-472-1799
Email: [email protected]