DayTours to the South East of England from Ruddick Tours

RAY RUDDICK's TOURS 'Great Tours of Britain & Ireland'

Day Tours in the South East

TOUR 14: HEVER CASTLE AND SISSINGHURST GARDENS (7/8 hours)

Visit Hever Castle, with buildings dating back to 1270. The courtship of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn took place here at her family home. Hever was bought by William Waldorf Astor, a very wealthy American, in the 1890's and he lavished millions of dollars on restoring the castle, gardens and Tudor village.

Hever drawbridge Courtyard

Created by writers Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, Sissinghurst is one of the loveliest gardens in England. It is on the site of a great 16th century Tudor mansion which had partially disappeared when the couple bought the property in 1930. Years of hard work, lovingly applied with great care and skill have produced a corner of the lovely county of Kent which is now world famous with garden-lovers. IMPORTANT! If you wish to book this tour please check my availability BEFORE paying your deposit.

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TOUR 15: LEEDS CASTLE, CANTERBURY AND/OR DOVER CASTLE (10 hours)

Dover castle tour with Ruddick tours Leeds Castle - fairy-tale setting

The 12th century castle of Dover sits above the famous white cliffs. Many have launched assaults by land, sea and air on the castle without success. There's much to see including a Roman lighthouse, Saxon church, Norman Keep, secret World War Two tunnels, exhibitions etc. Canterbury - whose Cathedral, founded in 597, is the oldest in England, and witnessed in 1170 the martyrdom of the Archbishop, Thomas Becket. Since that time, pilgrims have visited this wonderful church in their thousands. The town of Canterbury retains much of its medieval character, whilst offering some good shopping.

Established over 1000 years ago, beautiful medieval Leeds Castle was built in the centre of a lake. Transformed in the 20th century into a comfortable home by Lady Baillie, daughter of Lord Queenborough and his American-born wife (Whitney family). An excellent maze, aviary and English garden complete the attractions.

Alternatively, choosing two of the above places allows enough time to visit some of the beautiful Kent countryside. IMPORTANT! If you wish to book this tour please check my availability BEFORE paying your deposit.

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TOUR 16: LEEDS CASTLE, ROCHESTER AND CHARLES DICKENS (8 hours)

2nd oldest cathedral in England Inn sign in Rochester

The city of Rochester was founded by the Romans in the first century. The Cathedral, originally built in 604 AD and rebuilt by the Normans in the 11th century, is the 2nd oldest in England. The Normans also built their Castle here on the banks of the river Medway. Charles Dickens spent many happy years here both as a child and later in life. Many of the houses, churches etc. which can still be seen, were featured in his books. Excellent museum dedicated to his life. See details for Leeds castle above.

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