History and Hertiage Tours

Kent has more castles and stately homes than any other county. Many tour operators offer packages to these and can take the hassle away from booking your trip.  What are you waiting for?

Fairytales and Fortresses tour

Spend the day exploring two of Kent 's most fascinating castles. The fairytale, moated, Leeds Castle and the cliff top fortress, Dover Castle, described as the "Key to England " due to its defensive significance throughout history.

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Monarchs, Mistresses and Martyrs Tour

Tour Kent's magnificent castles and stately houses in 2009 to find the sumptuous real-life settings for the dramatic love intrigues of King Henry VIII in the year of the 500 th anniversary of his coronation as King. Here royal romance altered the course of English history.

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Dover Day Tour

A full day tour (approx. 7hrs) includes a relaxed drive through the lovely Kent countryside with plenty of photo opportunities. Passing through old towns and picturesque villages you will see historic houses, country churches and gorgeous gardens along the route.   A stop for lunch in an old country pub or a cup of tea and a slice of cake in a quintessentially English tearoom, will only add to this very enjoyable experience. 

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Canterbury & Garden of England

One of the best-known cities in England, Canterbury's old city is small and contained within the city walls. Presiding over all is of course the magnificent cathedral which along with St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church, form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Kent Wartime Coast

Our itinerary includes the Battle of Britain Museum, a visit to historic Dover Castle including the secret wartime tunnels, along with an enjoyable day out on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway.

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Dickensian Rochester & Chatham

Rochester is dominated by a fine Norman Castle and Cathedral. Rochester's High Street was often used the novels of Charles Dickens, and you will be enthralled by the history and heritage that the town possesses. Chatham has a history stretching back over 400 years and with links to Nelson - the Historic Dockyard Chatham is where HMS Victory was built.

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Kent Castles & Gardens

6 Day tour based at 4* Hilton Hotel in Maidstone including dinner and breakfast. Fully inclusive excursion programme featuring railway trip to Dungeness Lighthouse, Great Dixter gardens, Canterbury, Secret Gardens at the Salutation, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Sissinghurst Gardens, Lullingstone Castle and Leeds Castle.

Book via Eddie Brown Tours