Sights & Fruity Delights

in the Garden of England

4 Days - Fri 4th August 2023

+£75 Single Supplement

This tour takes us behind the scenes at the most famous cathedral in England. We have a tour of the Brogdale Collections; host to over 4000 varieties of fruit trees. Pashley Manor Gardens is described as one of England’s finest gardens and filled with fresh, fragrant florals in romantic landscaping. The chalky soil, and the southern English climate make Kent the garden of England too and you can reap the rewards at the award-winning Hush Heath Estate. Finally, we taste the sweet local produce at Solley’s Ice Cream Parlour - the largest independent producer in the Southeast.

Friday We travel to Kent with a lunch break in Guildford. Then on to Kent and our hotel.

Saturday To Brogdale Farm where we have a private tractor tour around the 160-acre site that is home to the National Fruit Collection which is the largest in the world and home to over 4,000 varieties. The orchards are bursting with history, stories, facts, and science! In the afternoon it is to the coast for a stop in Whitstable where we can visit the harbour and explore independent shops and galleries.

Sunday Canterbury Cathedral is a UNESCO world heritage site dating back to 597 and we have a behind the scenes tour learning about its significance, stained glass windows and more! After free time for lunch in Canterbury we head for the coast and Solley’s Ice Cream Parlour, we have a guided tour by the owner then get to choose a flavour to taste!

Monday The holiday is far from over and our first stop is Pashley Manor Gardens where the owner takes us on a tour of the elevenacres of beautiful borders and vistas. Then our final stop is Hush Heath Estate for a ‘grape to glass’ tour with the Head Winemaker and a tasting before the journey home.

Gardens & Coast in the Garden of England

5 Days - Sun 2nd July 2023

+£100 Single Supplement

Including Sissinghurst Castle Gardens and Hever Castle & Gardens!

Steeped in history and heritage, discover the essence of this region with its perfect blend of city, coast and countryside! Plus we visit two great attractions.

Ashford International Hotel

A 4-star hotel with everything you need for a relaxing stay. BAR

(extra cost) ashfordhotel.co.uk

Holiday Inclusions

• Return coach travel

• Tours as indicated (including Canterbury Cathedral, Briogdale Farm, Hush Heath Estate, Pashley Manor & Solley’s Parlour)

• Hotel accomodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal

Sunday We travel to Kent with a lunch break in Guildford.

Monday In the morning we travel to Royal Tunbridge Wells and then in the afternoon we visit one of England’s most famous and romantic gardens, Sissinghurst, with its famous twentieth century garden. Throughout the day we travel through pretty Kent villages including Pluckley, the setting for the filming of The Darling Buds of May.

Tuesday Enjoy the best of the Kent Coast as we first travel to Deal, a unique and special place that is classed as the prettiest seaside town in Kent. Then on to Margate, the original seaside destination and now home to the Turner Contemporary. Turner once said that Margate has ‘the loveliest skies in all of Europe’.

Wednesday In the morning we visit historic Hever Castle and gardens with its enchanting double-moated castle and 125 acres of spectacular gardens. In the afternoon we visit Rochester with its Charles Dickens connections and grand cathedral.

Thursday We return home with a stop in Windsor.

Bridgewood Manor

4-star hotel with full leisure facilities near Chatham.

Holiday Inclusions

• Return coach travel

• Tours as indicated (including Sissinghurst Gardens & Hever Castle)

• Hotel accomodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal