London Day Trip to Leeds Castle

Escape the hustle-bustle of London for a day and travel to the English countryside for a tour of Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Dover. Enjoy a private viewing of beautiful Leeds Castle before the doors open to the public, get an exclusive tour inside UNESCO World Heritage–listed Canterbury Cathedral, and admire the symbolic White Cliffs of Dover. Listen to your guide's expert commentary throughout the day through your personal headphones.

Meeting Point

Victoria Coach Station

Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK

Departs: Evan Evans kiosk located opposite Gate 1, inside Victoria Coach Station. Boarding at 8:30am.
Nearest station: Victoria Station - Victoria line, District line, Circle line, National Rail

What's included:

• Expert guide
• Entry to Canterbury Cathedral (if you selected this option)
• Superior Coach, Wi-Fi and USB Charging On-board
• Guided tour to Canterbury Cathedral (if selected this option)
• Entry to Leeds Castle

Not included:

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Hotel drop-off
• Hotel pick-up

What to expect:

Duration: 10 hours

Leeds Castle

Broomfield Road, Maidstone, ME17 1PL

Located in Kent, ‘The Garden of England’, lies Leeds Castle, a beautiful medieval castle frequently referred to as ‘the loveliest castle in the world’. With 500 acres of landscaped parkland to explore and impeccably maintained gardens to enjoy, it’s easy to see why this beautiful castle was a favoured castle of King Henry VIII, who gifted it to his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.
In its 900-year history, the castle has been home to no fewer than six queens and served many functions, including acting as a garrison, prison and the stately private home of its most recent owners. Learn all about this and more as our expert tour guide brings its fascinating story to life.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Canterbury Cathedral

11 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH

A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury Cathedral is both a serene place of holiness and beautiful tourist destination. As the Cathedral of the Archbishop, the spiritual leader of the Church of England, Canterbury holds a special place in British history. No ordinary Cathedral, Canterbury has a long history that is often described as ‘England in Stone’; from the role of its Archbishops in the Magna Carta to the murder of Thomas Becket after a power struggle with the King of England, Canterbury’s history is intertwined with that of England. Founded by St Augustine in 600 AD, the Cathedral today is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England, and the first building in the country to be redesigned in this popular style in 1774.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The White Cliffs of Dover

Upper Road, Langdon Cliffs, Dover, CT16 1HJ

Soaring 350ft above the crashing waves of the English Channel, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognisable landmark of Britain. From Caesar to Shakespeare, some of history’s most important figures recognised the towering symbolism of the cliffs. Traditionally the site where British royalty would welcome overseas visitors, the cliffs served as an intimidating reminder of Britain's immovable resoluteness sense of independence.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dover Castle

Castle Hill Road, Dover, CT16 1HU

Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England. It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history. It is the largest castle in England.

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