Gardens of Kent
The Garden of England
Apart from being famous for its hop-growing and fruit farming, Kent, in the region known as "The Garden of England" is also home to some of England's most beautiful gardens, and on this tour we visit three of some of the best in the area, Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst, and Penshurst Place.
Holiday Inn Ashford North 4*
This beautiful modern and well appointed hotel enjoys a deceptively rural outlook, whilst being very convenient for travel. All of the luxurious air conditioned en suite bedrooms have every comfort you would expect of a top class hotel. A visit to the Hop Pickers Public House within the hotel grounds is a must.
Included excursions
1. Full day to Leeds Castle and Sissinghurst Garden
Our first visit today takes us to Leeds Castle. Set in magnificent countryside surrounded by water and outstanding gardens, it has a mystical beauty about it, and lives up to its description of "The Loveliest Castle in the World". In the afternoon we continue to Sissinghurst Castle Garden. It is among the most famous gardens in England; indeed many garden enthusiasts would put it first.
2. Extended Half day to Canterbury
Today we travel to Canterbury, a place where there is so much to see it seems impossible to do it justice in one short visit, but to miss out on Canterbury is to miss out on one of life's most rewarding historic and spiritual experiences.
3. Full day to Penshurst Place and Garden
Today we visit the ten acres of garden at Penshurst Place, a garden for all seasons, where visitors can enjoy a feast of colour and beauty from Spring through to Autumn.
2010 Summer Tours
9A......May 24th - 28th (5 days) £279
9B......July 19th - 23rd (5 days) £299
Single room supp. £60 - sole occupancy of double
Tour operates Monday to Friday
Admissions are included in the tour price
Insurance is included in the tour price