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KENT…
THE AUTUMN COLOURS OF THE
GARDEN OF ENGLAND
England’s beautiful southeast corner well deserves to be known as the Garden of England.
It is an area dominated by pretty villages, world-famous castles and spectacular gardens.
A 3* superior hotel, set in extensive grounds next to Leeds Castle, offering all the modern
comforts you expect. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, telephone, tea & coffee
making facilities, radio and trouser press. A lift serves most floors, and the restaurant serves
a generous buffet breakfast and buffet dinner. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool,
Jacuzzi spa bath, sauna and solarium and gymnasium.
Itinerary
5 DAY TOUR
Departure: Monday 21st – Friday 25th October
Mercure Hotel
Maidstone
MONDAY – We leave our home area and make our way east, stopping at Stourhead for
coffee and Guildford for lunch. We then continue our journey to our hotel with time to settle
in and maybe make use of the hotel leisure facilities before dinner.
TUESDAY – This morning we visit the medieval cathedral city of Canterbury. Whilst here
you will have time to visit the cathedral, a world Heritage site, seat of the Archbishop of
Canterbury and scene of the murder of Thomas A Beckett in 1170. There are also many
shops and restaurants to enjoy lunch. For the afternoon, we make the short journey to the
Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, Kent’s world famous mainline in miniature. Here
at New Romney, we board a steam train for a picturesque journey to Dungeness. On arrival
there will be time if you wish to take the short walk to the fishing beach and the old
lighthouse and have tea.
WEDNESDAY – After a leisurely breakfast we make the very short journey to Leeds Castle,
considered to be the most beautiful castle in England, and once home to Henry VIII. Set on
an island in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, you will have plenty of time to explore the
castle, learn of its history, and admire the stunning views from the windows. You can also
stroll through the immaculate grounds and gardens of the park estate, including the
Cascade, Wood, Culpeper and Lady Baillie Gardens or lose yourself in the spiralling yew
maze, and return to civilisation through an underworld grotto. There are gift shops to browse
and 3 restaurants to chose from to enjoy a leisurely.
THURSDAY – Join us this morning as we make the short journey to the spa town of Royal
Tunbridge Wells. This attractive town is famous for “The Pantiles”… rows of shops behind
raised arcades next to the medicinal spring. With time to explore and an early lunch, we
travel on to the historic city of Rochester, where you will find a wonderful blend of ancient &
modern, dominated by its fine Norman Castle, and cathedral. There is also a wide selection
of speciality shops and lovely places to have tea.
FRIDAY – Sadly, we leave our hotel and begin our homeward journey. We stop in Windsor,
with time to browse the shops and enjoy a leisurely lunch. We complete our journey home
to the West Country, with a comfort stop en route, arriving early/mid-evening.
TOUR PRICE £325.00
Price includes:
4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast
Entrance to Leeds Castle
Steam Train ride from New Romney to Dungeness
All excursions
Supplements:
Single supplement £72.00
Travel insurance £13.50
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Blackpool – it needs little introduction! The Illuminations, Tower, Pleasure Beach,
sand, shops, shows and trams… fun, fun fun!
One of Blackpool’s best-loved hotels and widely known for its excellent food and
hospitality. Each of its comfortable rooms is ensuite, with TV and tea & coffeemaking
facilities. The restaurant serves an excellent selection of delicious homecooked
dishes, and the hotel is ideally situated adjacent to the Pleasure Beach
and within easy walking distance of the trams, buses & taxis. Entertainment is
provided on some evenings and the hotel now has a lift to all floors.
Itinerary
BLACKPOOL
ILLUMINATIONS
4 DAY TOUR
Departure: Friday 25th – Monday 28th October
Stuart Hotel
Blackpool
FRIDAY – We leave the West Country and journey north to Blackpool, with stops
for coffee and lunch en route, arriving at our hotel mid-afternoon, allowing you
plenty of time to settle in and begin exploring before dinner and an evening free
to spend as you please.
SATURDAY – Join us if you wish for a morning’s excursion to Fleetwood Market.
Selling a wide variety of gifts, goods and produce you are bound to find
something of interest. The remainder of the day is then free for you to spend as
you please, enjoying all that Blackpool has to offer… You may like to visit the
Tower Complex, which caters for all ages, with its many attractions including the
world famous ballroom where organists entertain throughout the day, and you can
dance along to. There is also the Pleasure Beach with rides and shows for all
ages, the Waxworks, the Zoo, three piers and the shops… to name just a few.
SUNDAY – The whole day is free for you to continue to enjoy some of the many
attractions on offer. After dinner this evening, we have a full tour by coach of the
illuminations.
MONDAY – After a leisurely breakfast, we begin our homeward journey, once
again stopping for coffee and lunch en route, and reaching the West Country
early evening.
TOUR PRICE £195.00
Price includes:
3 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast
Illuminations tour
All excursions
Supplements:
No single supplement
Travel insurance £11.00