Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Tour

Three-part, customisable tour visiting landmarks in Leeds, Canterbury and Dover including the cliffs

On this full-day tour, you’ll swap London for the sights of the countryside and coast. Your first stop will be Leeds Castle in leafy Kent, a beautiful, medieval landmark with manicured gardens and expansive parkland. Here, your guide will fill you in on the royal castle’s rich history, including its connection to King Henry VIII.

In Canterbury, you’ll visit the cathedral, the seat of England’s highest-ranking archbishop. You can take in the gothic architecture and find out more about the religious building’s role in history.

In Dover, you’ll stop by the 11th-century castle and also visit the world-famous cliffs, their stark white rockfaces rising high above the English Channel.

What's included

• Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
• Guide services
• Admission to Canterbury Cathedral (if option selected)
• Admission to Leeds Castle (if option selected)
• Audio guide

What's not included

• Tips
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Accessible to pushchairs/prams
• Public transport links nearby
• Infants must sit on an adult's lap
  
  

  Health & safety

  • Requires a moderate level of physical fitness
    
    

    Restrictions

    • Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the activity starts.
      
      

      Languages spoken by guide

      Japanese

      English (UK)

      Audio supported languages

      English (UK)

      Japanese

      Additional information

      Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

      Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

      You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.

      Operated by Evan Evans Tours

       
      

      Itinerary information

      Duration: 10 hours

      
      

      Stop at: Leeds Castle
      

      Admission ticket included

      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

      Stop at: Canterbury Cathedral

      Admission ticket included

      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

      
      

      Pass by: Dover Castle

      
      

      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.

      
      

      Stop at: The White Cliffs of Dover
      

      Free admission

      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

      
      

      Location

      Departure point

      Victoria Coach Station, London, SW1W 9RH

      Meet at gate 1–5. Tour departs from Evan Evans kiosk located opposite gate 1.

      
      

      End point

      Vauxhall Bridge Road, Pimlico, London

      Tour ends at approximately 19:00.