Special Offers
Eurotunnel
Eurotunnel, the operator for vehicle based groups, has just launched their 2009 programme for tour and coach operators - with promotional fares starting at £189 for an entire coach for one or two day trips through the Tunnel. Visit www.eurotunnel.com
Holiday Inn Express Kent International Airport:
There is a special promotion for Trade right now at the Holiday Inn Express Kent International Airport - Minster of £54.95, Please quote "VISITK" when booking directly with the hotel.
Royal Tunbridge Wells:
For the discounted price of £10 (minimum group of 20 people), visitors will join a one-hour tour of the Pantiles and historic heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, followed by a tour and personal recital at nearby Finchocks, a beautiful Georgian manor house and garden, home to over 100 historical keyboard instruments.For the discounted price of £9 per person (minimum group of 20 people), visitors will join a one-hour guided tour of the famous Pantiles and historic heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, followed by a visit to the house and beautiful gardens of nearby Penshurst Place. To book one of the tours please contact Royal Tunbridge Wells Visitor Information Centre on 01892 515675 or visit them at www.visittunbridgewells.com
The Hop Farm Family Park:
The Hop Farm Family Park is offering a special rate of £6.00 (adult) or Senior Citizens/Children (3 - 15) £5.00 (minimum of 15 people per group to receive this rate and the price includes free parking, free entry for the coach driver and group organiser and all the attractions of The Hop Farm, Dray Rides and Animal Encounter sessions). To receive and book a trip to The Hop Farm Family Park please contact trade@thehopfarm.co.uk or call 01622 872068
Canterbury Attractions Passport:
You can save money by purchasing a Canterbury Attractions Passport, which gives you entry into:
- Canterbury Cathedral
- St Augustine's Abbey
- The Canterbury Tales
- One city museum
Adult: £18.50, Child: £14.25. Valid for two months from date of purchase. Please check opening times and accessibility before visiting.
Available from the Canterbury Visitor Information Centre, 12/13 Sun Street, The Buttermarket, Canterbury. Call 01227 378100 or visit www.canterbury.co.uk for details.
This year, there are some great offers included in the passport:
• Ghost Tours - 25% discount off ticket prices to the passport holder
• Guild of Guilds - a 50p reduction on the adult ticket (normal price £4.70)
• Historic River Tours - 50p off an adult ticket
• Howletts - £1 entry for one child (4-15 years) when accompanied by one full-paying adult. Children under 4 years free. Not valid on Bank Holiday Sundays or Mondays.
20% off entry at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park:
Purchase your tickets online and save up to 20% off entry. See www.totallywild.net/onlineshop for more details.
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest:
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is currently offering two fantastic tours:
Pines and Vines with Biddenden Vineyards
Arrive at 11.45am at Biddenden Vineyard; enjoy a Ploughman's Platter served with a glass of wine. Then take a guided tour of the vineyard, followed by tastings and the opportunity to buy the award winning wines, ciders & juices produced on site. Then rejoin your coach for Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, home of the National Conifer collection and 2000 acre forest. Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is a beautiful, safe place to walk with a wonderful abundance of wildlife including birds, butterflies, dragonflies and doormice. Enjoy a Cream Tea in the new visitor centre at 4pm. Price: £17.30 per person (minimum of 15 people). For more information please visit: www.biddendenvineyards.com
Tracks and Trials with Kent and East Sussex Railway
Start the day with a steam engine ride aboard the Kent and East Sussex Railway from Tenterden. See some of Kent most glorious countryside, through the High Weald and Rother Valley before reaching Bodiam, in the shadows of the magnificent mediaeval castle. Morning coffee or tea is served on board together with a Danish Pastry before your onward journey to Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. See some of some of Britain's rarest and most elusive birds while you take a leisurely stroll or one of the more challenging walks before sitting down to enjoy a Ploughman's Lunch. Alternatively start at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest and take an afternoon train ride and enjoy a cream tea to finish off the day. Price £17.10 per person (minimum of 15 people). For more information please visit: www.kesr.org
QHotels
Ashford International Hotel and Bridgewood Manor are two fabulous hotels in the heart of Kent, ready and waiting to weclome your group. Sublime comfort, great food, outstanding four star service and fantastic facilities will make it hard to leave. Group rates from £30 per person per night based on 2 sharing B&B.
