This year, we celebrate the centenary of Gerald Durrell, born on January 7, 1925. To commemorate this, several events will be organized in Corfu involving Dr Lee Durrell.
Below is a list of proposed events and dates. We will update this and post it on our social media page, Corfu Tourist, as Dr Lee Durrell updates us.
A performance by the Corfu Philharmonica Palaea (President Mr Spiros
Padovas) of this beautiful music written by Jersey resident Derek Lawrence for the
50th anniversary of the founding of Jersey Zoo, which was performed by The Royal
Philharmonic in Jersey in 2009. This event is organised by Dr Lee Durrell and Dr Spiros Giourgas.
The Festival is organised by Corfu Butterfly Conservation (CBC) (Dr Dan Danahar
and Dr Anne Sordinas).
The reprise of the first stage play of Gerald Durrell’s famous book about Corfu.
The Corfu Literary Festival will feature several talks and workshops themed on the writings of Gerald Durrell.
It is planned for at least one event to recognise the culinary skills of Louisa Durrell, Gerald’s mother, based on the book by David Shimwell, Dining With the Durrells.
If you're a fan of The Durrells, our self-guided tour will take you to explore the locations in Corfu that are connected to the family and used by ITV for the TV series. The tour is app-based and includes self-guided audio, allowing you to stop wherever you like and enjoy independent sightseeing.
You can start the tour at any point, but we recommend reviewing the additional information provided in the purple and blue pins before you begin as they contain helpful details that will enhance your experience.
This shows all the information and routes on one map.
Displays just the East Coast route and location points for that area, including getting to the parking area in Corfu Old Port to take part in the walk around Corfu Town with the Durrells. There is an additional route in pink to get you to Kanoni.
This concentrates on the areas of Kanoni, Perama, and their first house in Corfu. The route continues all the way up the West side of the island and ends in Paleokastricta, taking in areas they loved and that played an important part in their lives and books.
This walk takes you on an exploration of Corfu Town’s Historic Centre, as seen through the eyes of the Durrells. Discover where they stayed, visit places where they hung out, and find the locations they wrote about. This leisurely walking tour will also guide you through some of the town’s lesser-known neighbourhoods.
There's no need to meet with a member of staff; simply download our app and start your experience straight away. We advise that you turn off your GPS to prolong your mobile device's battery if you stop for a long period of time.
NOTE: This tour can be accessed from anywhere in Corfu, just join the black route.
LOCATION Corfu, Greece
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Please note, this is a digital experience. There is no meeting point, and there are no on-site staff.