February Blues Buster

Day 1

We depart the local area and make our way to Leeds Castle, home to six of England's medieval queens and a preferred residence of Henry VIII. There are over 900 years of glamorous history, lavish parties, and strong women. Don't expect forts and military, you will experience heritage created by those who were visionary. We make the short journey to the 4* Ashford International Hotel, with time to settle in before dinner.

Day 2

Today we are joined by a fantastic guide for a guided coach tour through the scenic "garden of England." We journey through Romney Marsh and learn about the infamous smuggling history. We have time at leisure for lunch in Tenterden, before making our way to Chapel Down Winery for a tutored tasting and vineyard tour.

Day 3

This morning, we make our way to Canterbury and explore all the wonderful history this city has to offer. To start the day, we enjoy a guided walking tour of the city. Followed by free time, you could visit the remarkable Cathedral, or the Roman Museum. You can shop at a huge mix of independent and high street retailers, and dine at award-winning restaurants, breweries, and cafes. We return to the hotel for the afternoon, to make the most of the hotel's fantastic facilities.

Day 4

We depart after a leisurely breakfast and on our return home we have a truly unique visit to one of London's most extraordinary attractions: Crossness Pumping Station. Known as Bazalgette's Cathedral of Sewage, the pumping station as some of the most spectacular ornamental Victorian ironwork and tilework and possibly the largest surviving beam engines. We return home mid-afternoon.

D=Dinner, B=Breakfast