Kent Garden of England Private Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Leeds Castle's rich history
- Discover the beauty of Hever Castle
- Marvel at the White Cliffs of Dover
- Enjoy a personalized itinerary
- Experience the charm of Kent's countryside
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation from London
- Visit to Leeds Castle
- Visit to Hever Castle
- Visit to White Cliffs of Dover
- Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Your route takes you through Kent, known as the Garden of England and on to Canterbury with its fine Norman Cathedral, also the scene of the murder of Thomas Becket 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. Next visit either Chartwell, home of Sir Winston Churchill for over 49 years or Knole, one of the largest private houses in England, with it’s famous collection of 17th and 18th century furniture.
Leeds Castle is a castle in Kent, England, 5 miles southeast of Maidstone. It is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the east of the village of Leeds.
Chartwell was Churchill’s house in Kent and is now preserved as an historic property by the National Trust. It is consistently one of their most visited sites. The house was purchased by Winston Churchill in 1922 and he used it as his main base during the ‘20s and ‘30s for writing, painting and entertaining. It was a significant drain on his finances until it was purchased for the Trust by a group of Churchill’s friends and admirers in 1946, on condition that Churchill and his wife could continue to live there for their lifetimes. Lady Churchill presented it to the Trust immediately after Churchill’s death in 1965.
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; only your group will participate.
- The tour duration is approximately 8 hours, including travel time from London.
- Meals and beverages are not included; plan accordingly for dining options.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for castle tours and outdoor exploration.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historic sites.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for outdoor activities.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Infants and children, regardless of age, count as full fare paying passengers. Please note that child seats are not compulsory and need to be requested on an ad hoc basis.
Traveler reviews
Itinerary not possible
The description is misleading, as you cannot do the entire itinerary listed. If you want to see the cliffs of Dover, you will be in the car for half of your 9 hours and have no time to see anything else. The driver is your typical airport transfer driver and does not have any local knowledge. After dozing in the back of the car for a while, we arrived in the middle of a field and he asked if this is where we wanted to go - turns out the tour company gave him the middle of the Kent postcode as a 'destination'. After some phone calls to India, he ended dropping us off in Canterbury, then on to Leeds. He pointed out that we would miss Chartwell if we took more than 45 minutes at Leeds castle, which we did.
We did A LOT in 9 hours!!
Ahmed was a great guide. He was prompt, kind and genuine. Very knowledgeable of the city and beyond!! For future explorers: we misunderstood the description of this tour and thought we were seeing Chartwell, Canterbury, Dover cliffs and Leeds in one go. You have to choose because between Dover and central London, it’s a 4 hour round trip and your 9 hours is already cut in half. Ahmed took us to everything he could, quick city tour, Chartwell, Leeds and the Cliffs. He knew all the tricks to get the best views and photos. You could spend hours at each of those places but we were hustling and doing the whistle stop!!
Kent with Chartwell
We had a nine hour experience, exploring Kent, including Chartwell, Dover and Canterbury. The experience at Chartwell and Canterbury were especially enjoyable. Our God was great and knowledgeable, and we were recommended for anyone.