Arrive Sundays x 4 nights staying in Chatham
"We are regular bookers with Classic & time after time find the service extremely efficient and simple". UK Coach Operator
Discover fine gardens, historical towns, imposing castles and rolling meadows based in the “Garden of England”. A packed tour which a visit to what is reported to be the “loveliest castle in the world” and historic Chatham Dockyards is washed down with lashing of fine English wine. Some of the UK’S most popular wine and champagne is produced in Kent. Enjoy everything the area has to offer whilst staying in one of the area’s best hotels.
Kent is the proud supplier of Wimbledon’s perfectly formed strawberries- each red juicy berry must measure between 25mm-45mm in diameter.
Arrive Sundays x 4 nights staying in Chatham
"We are regular bookers with Classic & time after time find the service extremely efficient and simple". UK Coach Operator
Monday: Canterbury & Leeds Castle
Morning free to sightsee the cathedral city of Canterbury, dating back to 597AD, with its Roman walls encircling its medieval centre of cobbled streets and timber-framed houses. Nearby, is 900 year old Leeds Castle described as the “loveliest castle in the world”. The afternoon provides time to explore the castle with its labyrinth of rooms and 500 acres of parkland and formal gardens. Daily activities, special events and falconry display are available each day.
Tuesday: Rochester & Chatham Historic Dockyard
First stop is the attractive town of Rochester with its Norman castle & ancient cathedral, with curling lanes of old buildings leading to the Medway. The afternoon is spent at the most complete Dockyard of the Age of Sail in the world - a leading maritime heritage attraction, set in 80 acres with three historic warships, a working Victorian ropery, historic lifeboat collection, dockyard railway, interactive theatre, plus magnificent collections from two national museums. The historical role of Chatham Dockyard spans 400 years until its closure in 1984.
Wednesday: Sissinghurst Gardens & Wine Tasting
Todays first stop is Sissinghurst - one of the most famous & extensive English gardens arranged into ten areas. As you walk through each distinctly different “room” another area of the garden is discovered. Main areas include the Rose Garden, Lime Walk, White Garden and the colourful Cottage Garden. After lunch we make our way to the award winning Hush Heath Winery, with 400 acres of manicured vineyards and apple orchards. Included is a guided tasting.
Arrive Sundays x 4 nights staying in Chatham
"We are regular bookers with Classic & time after time find the service extremely efficient and simple". UK Coach Operator
CHATHAM - Bridgewood Manor
Commended
Approved - Reaches Classic’s minimum quality threshold
Commended - Many areas within the hotel are above average
1st Class - The hotel is well above average in all departments
Top quality hotel with excellent amenities, this privately owned 100-bedroom hotel is perfectly located for our Kent programme. Free use of extensive leisure.
Lift/Ground Floor rooms
Disabled assisted rooms
Free on site coach parking
Free use of leisure facilities
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