Kent; Garden of England Private Tour including Passes to 4 Sites

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Leeds Castle

• Arguably one of the most beautiful Castle in England
• Leeds Castle is steeped in over 900 years of history. A glamorous history filled with strong and visionary women.
• Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Medieval and Tudor times, as the Queens of Leeds Castle step out of the shadows of history, truly making Leeds Castle in Kent, Her Castle. A brand-new cinematic experience gives voice to seven remarkable Queens, who each reveal their unique stories in their own words.
• Glide into the 1930s
• Enter the private world of Olive, Lady Baillie. These experiences give fresh insights into historic England, with fully immersive exhibitions that uncover hidden stories and previously unheard voices.
• Discover everything else in between. The rich and captivating history is ready for you to explore.

Canterbury Cathedral

• Canterbury Cathedral, many call it the birthplace of Christianity in these shores, brought by St Augustin
• Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England. It forms part of a World Heritage Site. It is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, currently Justin Welby, leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Its formal title is the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ at Canterbury

Dover Castle

• Dover Castle commands the Strait of Dover, the shortest sea crossing between England and continental Europe, a position of strategic importance throughout history.
• Castle Hill was shaped into massive defenses capped by medieval walls and towers and later, from the mid 18th century, by the earthworks of a garrisoned infantry and artillery fortress. Beneath the surface, cut into the chalk of the North Downs, are networks of tunnels to enable the garrison to move, plan and live in safety.
• King Henry II began to build the present castle in the 1180s, and over the next 800 years its buildings, defenses and tunnels were adapted to meet the changing demands of warfare, right into the era of nuclear weapons.

The White Cliffs of Dover

The White Cliffs of Dover are perhaps most famous as an iconic landmark, the white chalk face a symbol of home and war time defense, but they have so much more to offer; stunning views, a serene walk, a wealth of wildlife, an abundance of history and, most importantly, two tea rooms offering delicious treats.