We will tour Canterbury, and visit a vineyard for an in-house tour of the vineyards and winery and the all important tastings.
City of Canterbury
Known as Durovernum Cantiacorum in the Roman occupation, Canterbury became the capital of the Jutish Kingdom of Kent in the dark ages.
It was here, in 597ad, that Augustine, sent by Pope Gregory II, converted pagan King Ethelbert to Christianity. Augustine was appointed the first Archbishop of Canterbury and Christianity spread through these islands. Augustine was given land upon which to build a church now known as Canterbury Cathedral.
This magnificent, mostly 15th century gothic construction is the head church of the Church of England and worldwide Anglican Communion. The Cathedral became the destination of many pilgrimages, in particular, to visit the shrine of Thomas Beckett. The most famous pilgrimage was a fictitious one written about by Geoffrey Chaucer in his 14th Century book the Canterbury Tales.
The City still retains much of its medieval character including much of the City Walls and the ruins of St Augustines Abbey.
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From the top of the White Cliffs of Dover, about 2 hours from London, on a clear day it is possible to see France about 20 miles away across the English Channel.
From £900
One hour and 45 minutes from London is beautiful Leeds Castle, set in 500 acres of parkland and gardens. The oldest part of Leeds Castle is 900 years and was used by successive Queens of England.
From £820
The journey between London and Dover takes about 2 hours. If you would like a tour with your transfer, an extra 2 hours is enough to see one of the attractions en-route to/from Dover.
From £720
The ancient walled City of Canterbury has a magnificent Cathedral, and we'll move on from there to a high quality Kent Vienyard for a tour and wine tasting.
From £900
From the top of the White Cliffs of Dover, overlooking the English Channel, on a clear day it is possible to see France about 20 miles away. It is a strategic position where there was an Iron Age settlement over 2000 years ago.