Dover Cruise Ship to Leeds Castle via Canterbury, Villages & back
Dover Cruise Ship to Leeds Castle via Canterbury, Villages & back
Highlights
You will be welcomed into small minibuses with no more than sixteen guests that can get into and through the 'Olde Worlde' villages where large coaches cannot.
We will curate the day bespoke around your needs and wishes rather than shoehorn you in like sardines where you may see little more than the freeway!
After your free-time in Canterbury, a city that has seen Christian Pilgrims since 1170 we drive through the stunning Stour Valley past vineyards, bluebell woods, and the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is the Kentish Downs. We stop for photographs at the start of villages then collect you at the further end often where you will walk downhill.
The 'Garden of England' reveals bucolic rolling countryside past quintessential 'chocolate box' cottages and ancient churches until we reach Leeds Castle, often described as 'The most beautiful in the world'.
A moated castle perched on two islands set in 500 acres of glorious parkland dating back to the 12th century it is unique.
Itinerary
Canterbury
1 hours 15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFree time to explore the World Famous UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral City; one of the key pilgrimage sites in the Middle Ages. Ancient walls, originally built by the Romans, encircle its medieval centre with cobbled streets and timber-framed houses. Canterbury Cathedral, founded 597 A.D., is the headquarters of the Church of England incorporate Gothic and Romanesque elements in its stone carvings and stained-glass windows. The entry ticket is an extra £16GBPChilham Village
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFantastic collection of beautiful historic buildings, including two castles, one a Norman keep, the other a lovely Jacobean mansion. Chilham is based around a square hemmed by half-timbered buildings. The wealth of historic architecture in Chilham makes it one of the most visited places in Kent. Among the older buildings is the White Horse Inn, which dates to the 16th century and the gateway to Chilham Park was built by Inigo Jones in 1616.Charing
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe village has a wealth of period homes and is one of character that still has a community spirit to it. The High Street has a mix of delightful homes and shops. Home to a traditional Butcher you will also find a micro pub, general stores, hairdressers and other interesting businesses dotted around.Lenham(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeLenham is a market village and civil parish in Kent situated on the southern edge of the North Downs. The picturesque square in the village has two public houses, a couple of restaurants, and a tea-room.Harrietsham(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeHarrietsham is a rural and industrial village and civil parish in the Maidstone District of Kent, England noted in the Domesday BookLeeds Castle
2 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedLeeds Castle in Kent, England, has been called the “loveliest castle in the world”. The Royal Manor was originally built in 857AD and owned by a Saxon royal family. After the Norman Conquest, work began on building the first stone castle on the site. Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence and a royal palace. It’s situation is stunning, set on two islands in a magnificent lake.
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