Highlights
Your route takes you through Kent, known as the Garden of England and on to Canterbury with its fine Norman Cathedral, also the scene of the murder of Thomas Becket before a visit to Dover with its white cliffs and castle. In the afternoon you will visit Leeds Castle, arguably the most beautiful castle in England. It was built in the middle of a lake and was home to the medieval Queens of England. After this, time permitting there are many sites available in the area including Chartwell, home of Sir Winston Churchill for over 49 years and Knole, one of the largest private houses in England, with it’s famous collection of 17th and 18th century furniture
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Garden of England, 16 Flaxpond Rd, Ashford TN23 5PR, UK
Your route takes you through Kent, known as the Garden of England
Bedgebury Pinetum delivers a stunning collection of conifers and fine colour each season, the perfect place for cold-weather walks. *Other highlights include the 11-acre formal walled garden at Penshurst Place, intimate Walmer Castle, a panoramic view of the Weald of Kent from Emmetts Garden, the fiery winter dogwoods at Broadview Gardens, Hole Park for spring bluebells, the historic Victorian walled garden at Quex, the intimate Belmont House and Gardens, the quirky atmosphere at Great Comp Garden and Riverhill Himalayan Gardens for spectacular azaleas and rhododendrons. Explore Godinton House & Gardens and discover their spectacular events throughout the year.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Canterbury Cathedral, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH England
Canterbury with its fine Norman Cathedral.
Canterbury Cathedral is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Cathedral is both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site. It is the home of a community of people who seek to make the Cathedral a place of welcome, beauty and holiness.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Sissinghurst Castle Biddenden Road near Cranbrook, Sissinghurst TN17 2AB England
Glorious Gardens
Dazzling colours, seductive scents, superb seasonal shows – Kent’s gardens are rightly world-renowned.
World-famous Sissinghurst Castle Gardens reflect the work of poet and writer Vita Sackville-West. Vita and her husband Harold Nicholson transformed the gardens in the 1930s with strong architectural planning softened by plenty of colourful planting.
Kent's blockbuster, historic estates excel outside as well as in. Hever Castle boasts 125 acres of stunning gardens that were voted the south east's most romantic by Gardener's World - they even have their own rose, launched by Dame Judi Dench.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Leeds Castle Penfold Hill Leeds, Maidstone ME17 1PL England
The 500 acres of parkland at Leeds Castle include a swirling yew maze, the famous water cascade and the Wood Garden, vivid with daffodils and narcissi in the spring.
The Gatehouse Exhibition
A visit to our exhibition within the ancient Gatehouse of Leeds Castle will take you on a fascinating journey through over 900 years of the Castle’s history.
Each key stage of its development is captured, from early Norman beginnings through 300 years of royal ownership to Henry VIII’s resplendent Tudor Palace, then many centuries of private ownership and onto its most recent incarnation as a sumptuous country retreat. This extraordinary story is beautifully recreated through original artefacts, expert historical detail, illustration and film.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Parking Fees
- Water Bottle rpovided for everyone
- Central London Congestion and ULEZ Charge
- Meet and Greet Service
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees for any Site Visits
- Blue Badge Guides
- Entry/Admission - Garden of England
- Entry/Admission - Canterbury Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Sissinghurst Castle Garden
- Entry/Admission - Leeds Castle
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from all London postal code area
Departure Time
4/13/2019 - 6/30/2021Monday - Sunday:12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Duration
9 hours
Voucher Info
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