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This tour of the Garden County of Kent includes a visit to the medieval Leeds Castle, said to be the most beautiful in England. It is the place where King Henry VIII stayed on his way to negotiating with the French king at The Field of the Cloth of Gold. It has has a fascinating recent 20th Century history having been owned by a wealthy aristocrat. After lunch in one of Kent’s lovely garden villages, we spend the afternoon visiting Canterbury with its magnificent cathedral and medieval streets. You will hear about the incredible stories attached to this home of the Church of England and will have the opportunity to explore this remarkable town.
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Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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This tour of the Garden County of Kent includes a visit to the medieval Leeds Castle, said to be the most beautiful in England. It is the place where King Henry VIII stayed on his way to negotiating with the French king at The Field of the Cloth of Gold. It has has a fascinating recent 20th Century history having been owned by a wealthy aristocrat. After lunch in one of Kent’s lovely garden villages, we spend the afternoon visiting Canterbury with its magnificent cathedral and medieval streets. You will hear about the incredible stories attached to this home of the Church of England and will have the opportunity to explore this remarkable town.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Leeds Castle Penfold Hill Leeds, Maidstone ME17 1PL England
Visit to this beautiful medieval castle with a fascinating history and set in magnificent gardens.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Canterbury Cathedral, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH England
Visit the home of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Church of England. This cathedral is a spectacular piece of architecture with a remarkable history. We have lunch en route in a village pub or cafe.
Duration: 2 hours
