A short journey from Dover through
the heartland of the county of Kent, known to many as
the “Garden of England”, brings you to the
historic and picturesque city of Canterbury. The wealth
of Canterbury was brought in by the visiting pilgrims,
who were immortalized by Chaucer in his ”Canterbury
Tales”. Canterbury's famous cathedral has an interesting
history and houses the tombs of many famous archbishops
along with the Black Prince and Henry IV. Your in-depth
walk through the cathedral will be conducted by resident
vergers or their staff who will bring to life the exciting
and colourful history of this superb example of medieval
craftsmanship.
Enjoy a typical pub lunch in a traditional country
inn.
Situated on a raised island in the middle of a lake,
Leeds Castle is the oldest and most romantic castle
in England set in 500 acres of beautiful grounds and
parkland. It was built by the Normans in 1119 and was
then a royal Palace for over three centuries. It most
famous owner, Henry VIII was responsible for turning
Leeds into a truly Royal Palace and creating its magnificent
apartments.
Re-board your coach for the return journey to Dover.
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