Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Kent
Discovering the Castles and Gardens of Kent
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The Cottage Garden in May ©National Trust Images, Andrew Butler
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Penshurst Place, Kent - Pink flowers ©Visit Kent, All Rights Reserved
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Orchard blossom at Hever Castle ©Visit Kent
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Hever Castle Tudor Garden ©VisitKent
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Gardens in June at Hever Castle ©Visit Kent
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Walled Garden in bloom at Hever Castle ©Visit Kent
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Hever Castle with daffodils in the foreground ©Visit Kent
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Canterbury cathedral - pink flowers, Kent ©Canterbury Cathedral
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Dover Castle ©English Heritage
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Leeds Castle, with daffodils in the foreground, in Kent
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Leeds Castle Kent Grounds ©Visit Kent
This 5 day tour is jam-packed with the very best castles and gardens in Kent. These include Leeds Castle, one of Kent’s best known attractions with over 900 years of history, Penshurst Place and Gardens, a 14th-century manor house once owned by Henry VIII, Hever Castle & Gardens, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, and Sissinghurst Castle Garden, created in the 1930s, where the gardens each have their own theme and colour. There are also visits to Dover Castle, Canterbury and Canterbury Cathedral.
Dates
12th April, 3rd May, 14th June, 20th September and 7th October 2027
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel
Day 2
Penshurst Place and Hever Castle
Today we visit Penshurst Place and Gardens, a 14th century manor house once owned by Henry VIII. Visitors can see the impressive medieval Baron’s Hall, the state rooms, gardens and parkland. Hever Castle & Gardens is the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Set within 125 acres of glorious gardens, the house reveals the story of her early life. An optional one-hour guided tour or audio guide is available.
Day 3
Leeds Castle and Sissinghurst Castle Garden
A morning visit to Leeds Castle, one of Kent’s best known attractions to discover its 900 years of history and some of the 500 acres of beautiful parkland. Optional guided tours and audio guides are available. In the afternoon we visit the world famous Sissinghurst Castle Garden. Created in the 1930s and designed as a series of ‘rooms’, each garden has a different character of colour and theme.
Day 4
Dover Castle, Canterbury and Canterbury Cathedral
A morning visit to the imposing Dover Castle to discover the castle’s Great Tower, the Underground Hospital and the Secret Wartime Tunnels that played a key role in WWII. We then travel to Canterbury for a tour of the famous cathedral, followed by free time in the historic city centre.
Day 5
Travel home
It’s time to leave Kent and travel home.
Featured Hotels
Abbots Barton Hotel, Canterbury ***
In 2 acres of landscaped gardens, Abbots Barton Hotel has a traditional restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel is just outside Canterbury centre, half a mile from Canterbury Cathedral. Complimentary on-site coach parking available.
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- Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, Canterbury Lounge area
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- Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, Canterbury – Exterior coach drop off & Reception
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- Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, Canterbury Standard Double Bedroom
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.
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- Ashford International Hotel & Spa, Ashford, Exterior
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- Q Hotels Ashford International
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- Q Hotels Ashford International
Bridgewood Manor Hotel and Spa ****
Located just a few minutes drive from the Historic Dockyard Chatham, this is a great option for a tour to Kent. The 100 rooms are all equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer and iron and ironing board. Some rooms have shower over bath, there are walk in showers available on request. The large restaurant serves a plated dinner in the evening and hot and cold buffet breakfast in the morning. The bar is a pleasant area near the restaurant that extends into the Reception area and exterior terrace – perfect for a drink in the evening on a warm day. The hotel offers our groups’ tea and coffee on arrival in the Reception lounge area on a complimentary basis. Guests have full access to the swimming pool and gym. On site coach parking is available to the rear of the hotel is free of charge.
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- Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa, Kent. Hotel Standard Double
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- Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa Lounge area
Abbots Barton Hotel, Canterbury
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights | Single Room Supplement |
| 12th April 2027 | £572.00 per person | £130.00 |
Ashford International
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights | Single Room Supplement |
| 3rd May 2027 | £512.00 per person | £150.00 |
| 14th June 2027 | £516.00 per person | £150.00 |
| 20th September 2027 | £516.00 per person | £150.00 |
Bridgewood Manor Hotel and Spa
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights | Single Room Supplement |
| 7 October 2027 | £505.00 per person | £125.00 |
