Garden of England
Gardens of England including Kent & East Sussex Railway, Great Dixter House & Gardens & Chapel Down Vineyard
Book NowIt is easy to see why Kent is referred to as the ‘Garden of England’ as it is a region of picturesque countryside, elegant stately homes with beautiful gardens and heritage steam trains. We’ll get to enjoy a few of these on our holiday to Kent along with a visit to the cathedral city of Canterbury.
Holiday Inn Ashford North , Ashford ***
The Holiday Inn Ashford North enjoys a peaceful countryside location, and is conveniently placed for exploring the ‘Garden of England’.
• En-suite bedrooms • Flat screen television • Hairdryer • Tea, coffee-making facilities • Iron & ironing board • Restaurant • Bar • Fitness centre • Lift
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Please note: This tour requires an element of walking and deemed unsuitable for wheelchair users
Excursion 1
KENT & EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY & GREAT DIXTER HOUSE & GARDENS
Travel back in time as we board the Kent & East Sussex Railway, a fine example of one of England's light railways for a scenic journey from Tenterden to Bodiam return. Later we visit Great Dixter House & Gardens, an historic house surrounded by beautiful themed gardens including the Sunk Garden, the Exotic Garden and the Peacock Garden.
Excursion 2
CHAPEL DOWN VINEYARD
Enjoy a visit to Chapel Down Vineyard in the beautiful Kent countryside for a tour of the winery and tasting of the award-winning sparkling and still wines.
Excursion 3
CANTERBURY
Excursion to the cathedral city of Canterbury which boasts some fine medieval architecture, plus many other historical sites to discover.
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Executive coach travel
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4 nights dinner, bed & full English breakfast accommodation in Ashford
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Tour and tasting at Chapel Down Vineyard
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Return Journey on the Kent & East Sussex Railway
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Admire Great Dixter House & Gardens
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Discover the cathedral city of Canterbury
DEPARTURE DATES
27th May 4 nights £486
5th Aug 4 nights £488
2nd Sep 4 nights £488
SRS £115
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aberbargoed - Yr Ysbyty | Yr Ysbyty (Dyffryn Newydd) bus stop CF81 9EY Opposite the Duffryn Newydd Pub |
| Aberdare Bus Station | Bus Station, Aberdare - Stand 1. CF44 7ED |
| Abertillery - R.F.C. | Abertillery RFC , Oak Street.NP13 1TA |
| Bargoed New Bus Station | Next to Train Station,Bargoed, CF81 8RA |
| Barry Hotel | Broad Street, Barry CF62 7AW |
| Barry, Colcott Arms | Barry, Colcott Arms CF62 8UT |
| Blackwood Bus Stn | Blackwood Bus Station - Stand 9 - NP12 1DN |
| Bridgend Cheapside | Bridgend Cheapside, CF31 1DD |
| Brynmawr Bus Station | Brynmawr Bus Station Coach Bay, NP23 4AJ |
| Cadoxton Gladstone Road | Cadoxton, Weston Sq Bus stop CF63 2JD |
| Caerphilly Bus Station | Caerphilly Bus Station Stand 10 CF83 1JR |
| Cardiff Gate Services | Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA |
| Cardiff West Services | Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA |
| Cardiff, Westgate Street | Cardiff Westgate St,Outside NCP Car Park, CF10 1DZ Opposite Principality Stadium |
| Cefn Fforest NP12 3NL | Cefn Fforest Ave Junction, Top of Fair View Hill Opposite Steven's Garage, CEFN FFOREST |
| Coed Ely Club | Coed Ely Layby outside the Club, CF39 8BA |
| Crosskeys College | Crosskeys College Bus stop NP11 7ZA |
| Crumlin Square NP11 4PN | Crumlin Square. Bus stops near the club. |
| Cwmbran Railway | Railway Station, Cwmbran, NP44 1QX |
| Dinas Powys | Primary School, Dinas Powys CF64 4JU |
| Dyffryn Depot | Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet SA6 8QG |
| Ebbw Vale Bus Station | Ebbw Vale Bus Station, NP23 6HL |
| Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT | Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ |
| Highcross NP10 9AE | Bus shelter Highcross Post Office HIGHCROSS - Opp Texaco |
| John Street, Porthcawl | Porthcawl - The Stoneleigh, John Street. CF36 3BD |
| Llantwit Major Railway | Llantwit Major, outside Railway Station CF61 1ST |
| Maesteg | Maesteg - Bus Stop Outside Weatherspoons, Commercial Street, CF34 9DF |
| Magor Services NP26 3YL | Magor Service Coach Park |
| Merthyr NEW Bus Stn | Merthyr NEW Bus Station - MERTHYR TYDFIL CF47 8EU STAND 1 |
| Moriah Chapel, Risca | Risca - Moriah Chapel. Tredegar Street NP11 6BU |
| Mountain Ash Town hall | Mountain Ash Town Hall CF45 4EU |
| Neath - Railway | Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY |
| Nelson Bus Station | Nelson Bus Station CF46 6PD |
| Newbridge, Co-op NP11 4EY | Newbridge, Bus stop outside the Coop |
| Newport RAILWAY STATION | Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX |
| Oakdale Comprehensive OLD | Oakdale Comp, OLD SCHOOL , NP12 0DT |
| Penarth, Windsor Terrace | Penarth Windsor Terrace Bus Stop (NW) CF64 1AA |
| Pencoed Monument | The Monument, Pencoed, CF35 5PE |
| Penygraig Labour Club | Penygraig Labour Club, PENYGRAIG, CF40 1HA |
| Pontypool Town Hall | Pontypool Town Hall, Bus stops on Clarence St NP4 6JL |
| Pontypridd Bus Stn | Pontypridd Bus Station, (Bay 13) CF37 2TR |
| Port Talbot Customs | Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW |
| Porth Police Station | Porth Police Station Bus Stop, Porth Street, CF39 9RT |
| Pyle Cross | Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG |
| Rhiwbina - Deri Inn | Rhiwbina, Deri Inn Just before the Pub. CF14 6UH |
| Sarn SERVICES | Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY |
| Swansea St Marys Church | Bus stop outside church on Princess Way, Swansea SA1 3LP |
| Taffs Well Station | Taffs Well Bus stop on Cardiff Road CF15 7QR |
| Talbot Green Bus Stn | Talbot Green Bus Station, CF72 8AE TALBOT GREEN |
| The Hibernian Club | The Hibernian Club, Gelli, CF41 7TR |
| Tonypandy Bus Stn | Tonypandy Bus Station, CF40 2RF |
| Tredegar, Lidls | Tredegar, Lidls, bus stop outside. NP22 3RF |
| Treorchy PO | Treorchy Post Office, bus stop, TREORCHY, CF42 6NU NOT OUTSIDE THE POST OFFICE |
| Waunrhydd Road | Waunrhydd Road, Tonyrefail, CF39 8EN |
| Whitchurch Three Elms | Whitchurch Three Elms CF14 1JE |
| Whitchurch, Hollybush pub | Whitchurch Hollybush Bus stop opposite, CF14 7EG |
| Ystrad Mynach CF82 7AQ | Lay by Outside Ystrad Mynach Primary School CF82 7AQ |
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| 05 Aug 2024 | £488.00 | | | |  |
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