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Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

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Duration

10 hours

Group Size

1 to 9 people

Ages

0 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Escape the hustle-bustle of London for a day and travel to the English countryside for a tour of Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Dover. Enjoy a private viewing of beautiful Leeds Castle before the doors open to the public, get an exclusive tour inside UNESCO World Heritage–listed Canterbury Cathedral, and admire the symbolic White Cliffs of Dover. Listen to your guide's expert commentary throughout the day through your personal headphones.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a wheelchair user : Please contact us at least seven days before travel so we can make sure to arrange a suitable vehicle".
Please note: if your party has made separate bookings for the same tour, please contact us no later than 48 hours prior to the departure date if you wish to travel on the same coach

Pickup

Departs: Evan Evans kiosk located opposite Gate 1, inside Victoria Coach Station. Boarding at 8:30am. Nearest station: Victoria Station - Victoria line, District line, Circle line, National Rail - Time zone: Europe/London

• Tour Departs: Evan Evans kiosk located opposite Gate 1, inside Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9TP - 9:00 am departure / Boarding at 8:30 am. • Tour Finishes: approx. 7:00 pm, Victoria Train Station • Please note: if your party has made separate bookings for the same tour, please contact us no later than 48 hours prior to the departure date if you wish to travel on the same coach. • For Wheelchair: please contact us (by email to EE.Reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk or by phone 02079328385) at least seven days before travel so we can make sure to arrange a suitable vehicle.

What's included

Expert guide

Entry to Canterbury Cathedral (if you selected this option)

Superior Coach, Wi-Fi and USB Charging On-board

Guided tour to Canterbury Cathedral (if selected this option)

Entry to Leeds Castle

Other

Itinerary

Stop 1: 1.5 hours

Located in Kent, ‘The Garden of England’, lies Leeds Castle, a beautiful medieval castle frequently referred to as ‘the loveliest castle in the world’. With 500 acres of landscaped parkland to explore and impeccably maintained gardens to enjoy, it’s easy to see why this beautiful castle was a favoured castle of King Henry VIII, who gifted it to his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. In its 900-year history, the castle has been home to no fewer than six queens and served many functions, including acting as a garrison, prison and the stately private home of its most recent owners. Learn all about this and more as our expert tour guide brings its fascinating story to life.

Stop 2: 0.8 hours

A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury Cathedral is both a serene place of holiness and beautiful tourist destination. As the Cathedral of the Archbishop, the spiritual leader of the Church of England, Canterbury holds a special place in British history. No ordinary Cathedral, Canterbury has a long history that is often described as ‘England in Stone’; from the role of its Archbishops in the Magna Carta to the murder of Thomas Becket after a power struggle with the King of England, Canterbury’s history is intertwined with that of England. Founded by St Augustine in 600 AD, the Cathedral today is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England, and the first building in the country to be redesigned in this popular style in 1774.

Stop 3: 0.3 hours

Soaring 350ft above the crashing waves of the English Channel, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognisable landmark of Britain. From Caesar to Shakespeare, some of history’s most important figures recognised the towering symbolism of the cliffs. Traditionally the site where British royalty would welcome overseas visitors, the cliffs served as an intimidating reminder of Britain's immovable resoluteness sense of independence.

Stop 4:

Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England. It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history. It is the largest castle in England.

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