Immerse yourself in the the stories that bring trips to life.
Discover Oxford, the city of “dreaming spires,” Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, and the inspiring landscapes of the South West through immersive guided walking tours led by a passionate, professional guide.
I’m Sara, a qualified Green Badge City Walking Tour Guide for Oxford and Plymouth and a Blue Badge Guide for Devon and Cornwall, fully accredited to guide across the South West of England. I bring warmth, curiosity, and expert local knowledge to every tour, with a genuine enthusiasm for people, place, culture, and history.
My tours combine expert interpretation with engaging storytelling, helping visitors form a deeper connection to the places they explore. From Oxford’s scholarly streets and iconic colleges, to Plymouth’s dramatic maritime past and vibrant waterfront, and onwards into the towns, coastlines, and landscapes of Devon and Cornwall, I create experiences that are insightful, enjoyable, and memorable.
Whether you’re seeking a classic city walk, a literary or historical theme, or a gentler exploration of the South West on foot, I’ll help you see these remarkable places in a way that truly brings them to life.
Let me introduce you to Oxford, Plymouth, and the South West — places of remarkable stories, coastlines, and curiosity.
Bespoke private tours.
For a truly personalised experience, why not enquire about a bespoke tour? I’ll work closely with you to design a visit tailored to your interests, ensuring every moment of your stay is memorable and stress‑free.
With my local insight, I can help you discover exceptional hotels, welcoming restaurants, and hidden gems that most visitors never find. You can book with confidence, knowing you’re benefiting from authentic, insider knowledge.
As a trained historian with access to a wide range of resources, I’ll craft a tour that reflects your passions—whether that’s architecture, literature, maritime history, culture, or simply exploring beautiful places at a relaxed pace.
Let’s create a unique itinerary that brings your destination to life and delivers an experience you’ll treasure.
Themed tours.
Discover Iconic Cities and Remarkable Landscapes Through the Stories That Inspire You
Explore Oxford’s dreaming spires, Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, and the distinctive towns, coastlines, and landscapes of Devon and Cornwall through immersive themed tours created and led by me — an accredited Green Badge City Walking Tour Guide for Oxford and Plymouth, a Blue Badge Guide for Devon and Cornwall, and a trained historian with a passion for people, place, culture, and storytelling.
My tours are designed for curious travellers who want more than highlights. Whether you’re captivated by literary legends, maritime adventure, art and architecture, gardens and landscapes, or the hidden corners of social history, you can choose a themed experience that reflects your interests — or request a bespoke tour created especially for you.
From Oxford’s colleges and libraries to Plymouth’s waterfront and naval past, and onward into the winding lanes, moorland paths, gardens, and coastlines of the South West, I bring stories vividly to life — helping you connect not only with what you see, but with how each place has been lived, imagined, and remembered.
Whether you’re visiting for a few hours or planning a longer stay, I’ll help you experience Oxford, Plymouth, and the South West in a way that is insightful, personal, and genuinely memorable.
“I wonder anybody does anything at Oxford but dream and remember, the place is so beautiful. One almost expects the people to sing instead of speaking. It is all – the colleges I mean – like an opera.”
— William Butler Yeats 1888