Overview

All inclusive tour
Your route takes you through Kent, known as the Garden of England and on to Canterbury with its fine Norman Cathedral, 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
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.

Description

Stop At: Leeds Castle, Leeds Castle Penfold Hill, Leeds, Maidstone ME171PL

Arguably one of the most beautiful Castle in England
Leeds Castle is steeped in over 900 years of history. A glamorous history filled with strong and visionary women.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Medieval and Tudor times, as the Queens of Leeds Castle step out of the shadows of history, truly making Leeds Castle in Kent, Her Castle. A brand-new cinematic experience gives voice to seven remarkable Queens, who each reveal their unique stories in their own words.

Glide into the 1930s

Enter the private world of Olive, Lady Baillie. These experiences give fresh insights into historic England, with fully immersive exhibitions that uncover hidden stories and previously unheard voices.

Discover everything else in between. The rich and captivating history is ready for you to explore.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Canterbury Cathedral, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT12EH

Canterbury Cathedral, many call it the birthplace of Christianity in these shores, brought by St Augustin
Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England. It forms part of a World Heritage Site. It is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, currently Justin Welby, leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Its formal title is the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ at Canterbury

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Dover Castle, Castle Hill, Dover CT161HU

Dover Castle commands the Strait of Dover, the shortest sea crossing between England and continental Europe, a position of strategic importance throughout history.

Castle Hill was shaped into massive defenses capped by medieval walls and towers and later, from the mid 18th century, by the earthworks of a garrisoned infantry and artillery fortress. Beneath the surface, cut into the chalk of the North Downs, are networks of tunnels to enable the garrison to move, plan and live in safety.

King Henry II began to build the present castle in the 1180s, and over the next 800 years its buildings, defenses and tunnels were adapted to meet the changing demands of warfare, right into the era of nuclear weapons.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The White Cliffs of Dover, Upper Road, Langdon Cliffs, Dover CT161HJ

The White Cliffs of Dover are perhaps most famous as an iconic landmark, the white chalk face a symbol of home and war time defense, but they have so much more to offer; stunning views, a serene walk, a wealth of wildlife, an abundance of history and, most importantly, two tea rooms offering delicious treats.

Duration: 1 hour