Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Kent
Discover Kent and Call the Midwife
Step back in time with visits to the remarkable Historic Dockyard Chatham, the location for the popular TV series Call The Midwife, discover the delights of Canterbury Cathedral and the traditional seaside appeal of Margate before taking a ride on the delightful narrow gauge Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway.
Dates
2026 dates available on request
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel
If time permits, why not ask the Greatdays team for suggestions for a stop-off on the journey.
Day 2
Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway and Hythe
Another treat today with a return journey on the diminutive narrow gauge Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway that runs for 14 miles between Hythe and Dungeness. A free afternoon in the historic cinque port of Hythe gives you chance to explore this fascinating old town.
Day 3
Historic Dockyard Chatham and ‘Call the Midwife’ tour
Today we head for the Historic Dockyard Chatham, an 80-acre site that was home to Britain’s naval ship building industry. During your visit you’ll discover how ships, including Nelson’s flagship ‘HMS Victory’, were designed and built and you’ll be able to climb aboard a destroyer and a submarine. The highlight of the visit will be the ‘Call the Midwife’ tour that reveals what it was like to be an extra on the set of the popular BBC series, and how the Dockyard was transformed into a scene from the 1950s.
Day 4
Margate and Canterbury
This morning we visit the traditional seaside town of Margate and the ‘Old Town’, with its many vintage shops. In the afternoon, we travel to Canterbury where you can visit the magnificent cathedral and explore the picturesque streets.
Day 5
Return home
Ask the Greatdays team for some suggestions for a stop-off on the journey.
Featured Hotels
Ashford International Hotel & Spa ****
Situated on the outskirts of Ashford, this 4 star hotel offers 179 spacious rooms, two stylish restaurants and some of the best leisure facilities in the area. There is a lift available to all floors. Complimentary coach parking is available on site.
Holiday Inn Ashford North ***
A group favourite, this hotel is currently undergoing a full refurbishment. There are 92 well-appointed bedrooms with some walk-in showers available. There is a modern open lobby area with a Starbucks coffee concession. There are a couple of steps to the restaurant and a lift to all floors. Coach parking is on-site and complimentary.
Holiday Inn Ashford North
Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
2026 dates on request | From £399.00 per person |
Single supplement on request.