Discover Mrs Dalloway’s London

This year, The Bloomsbury hotel marks the centenary of Mrs Dalloway with The Clarissa Chronicles—a year-long celebration of food, florals and literary flair. As part of the festivities, we invite you to wander through the pages of Virginia Woolf’s novel with our specially commissioned Mrs Dalloway Map: a self-guided walking tour featuring 10 stops that reimagine Clarissa’s day in London, blending historic landmarks with today’s boutique charm.

Mrs. Dalloway's London map detailing 10 stops for a self-guided literary walking tour.

A Literary Walk Through London

Estimated Duration: 2–2.5 hours | Stops: 10 total

Stop 1: The British Library (96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB) – Get directions

Begin your journey at the British Library — step into the spectacular reading rooms, pick up a copy of Mrs Dalloway, and immerse yourself in Virginia Woolf’s literary world.

The British Library, a literary landmark and first stop on the Mrs. Dalloway tour.

Stop 2: Gordon Square (46 Gordon Square, Bloomsbury WC1H) – Get directions

Next, immerse yourself where Woolf lived with her siblings from 1904–1907 – this leafy square was the beating heart of the Bloomsbury Group’s radical thinkers.

Gordon Square, a verdant London square where Virginia Woolf lived, known as a hub for the influential Bloomsbury Group.

Stop 3: Tavistock Square (52 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA) ) – Get directions

Head to Tavistock Square, where Woolf wrote Mrs Dalloway while living here from 1924 to 1939; a bust in the tranquil square quietly honours her enduring legacy.

A serene view of Tavistock Square in London, honoring Virginia Woolf's literary legacy

Stop 4: Fitzroy Square (29 Fitzroy Square) – Get directions

Stroll past the elegant Georgian façade, where Woolf lived from 1907–1911 and hosted the Bloomsbury Group—echoes of bold ideas still linger in the air.

The elegant Georgian facade of Fitzroy Square, where Virginia Woolf lived and hosted the Bloomsbury Group

Stop 5: Liberty London (Regent Street, London, United Kingdom, W1B 5AH) – Get directions

Step into Clarissa’s shoes and wander through Liberty’s floral haven, where she might have chosen blooms for her summer soirée.

"Mrs. Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself.” - Virginia Woolf

Liberty London seen from the outside, a stop on the Mrs. Dalloway walking tour

Stop 6: Bond Street – Get directions

Continue Clarissa’s shopping journey as she explores the elegant glove and fashion boutiques on Bond Street, before wandering through the charming Burlington Arcade nearby.

"Bond Street fascinated her; Bond Street early in the morning in the season; its flags flying; its shops; no splash; no glitter..." - Virginia Woolf

Bond Street in London, an elegant shopping street with boutiques and flags, as described in Mrs. Dalloway's journey.

Stop 7: Hatchards (187 Piccadilly, W1J) – Get directions

Explore London’s oldest bookshop—imagine Clarissa thumbing through pages of poetry to soothe her soul, or Woolf browsing in quiet thought.

“But what was she dreaming as she looked into Hatchards' shop window? What was she trying to recover?” - Virginia Woolf

Hatchards, London's oldest bookshop. A stop on the Mrs. Dalloway walking tour

Stop 8: Fortnum & Mason (181 Piccadilly, London, W1A 1ER) – Get directions

Wander Fortnum & Mason’s elegant food halls and imagine Clarissa selecting sugared almonds or glacé cherries for her perfect party spread.

“There were to be sweets: glacé cherries, almonds... and champagne.” - Virginia Woolf

Outside of the Fortnum & Mason, a London landmark. A stop on the Mrs. Dalloway walking tour.

Stop 9: Floris London (125 Regent Street, W1B 4HT) – Get directions

Step back in time at Floris London, the world’s oldest independent family-run perfumer. We imagine Clarissa selecting a rose-scented fragrance for her party.

“What she loved was this, here, now, in front of her; the fat lady in the cab; the violets; the old men; the tiny bottle of eau de cologne she dabbed her temples with.” - Virginia Woolf

Floris London, a stop on the Mrs. Dalloway walking tour, connecting the novel to a real-world location through fragrance.

Stop 10: Dalloway Terrace at The Bloomsbury – Get directions

Conclude your journey at Dalloway Terrace, inspired by the novel, where Clarissa’s spirit lives on in a special menu celebrating her love of hosting. Surrounded by a canopy of seasonal blooms, guests can indulge in the Virginia’s Vice dark chocolate tart and Dalloway Spritz, available together for £23 throughout brunch, lunch and dinner.

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Dalloway Terrace, a London dining experience at The Bloomsbury, bringing the culinary world of Mrs. Dalloway to life.

Whether you are a literature lover, history enthusiast or simply curious to see London through new eyes, this immersive experience brings the enduring world of Mrs Dalloway to life—one step at a time.