Top Experiences in Leeds Castle

Visit Leeds Castle, the 12th-century Leeds Castle is among Europe’s best-preserved medieval landmarks, with more than nine centuries of history represented in the building and grounds. Sprawled over 500 acres (202 hectares) and surrounded by a regal moat, the stone castle and its gardens offer a peek into the past as well as a variety of present-day, quintessentially English events and activities with this independent day trip which includes an entrance ticket with round-trip private vehicle service from your London accommodation at a time that suits you.

• Self-guided tour of Leeds Castle including private hotel pickup and drop-off
• Designed for travelers wanting to combine convenience with flexibility
• Bypass lines often in excess of one hour with a skip-the-line ticket
• Explore the regal residence at your own pace.

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.

Take this coach trip to Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover and Greenwich for a fun-filled day of British history, scenery and aquatic adventure. Begin with a tour of Leeds Castle, once home to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, before visiting the city of Canterbury where you’ll see from the outside the oldest cathedral in England. Afterwards, head to the coastline to the famous White Cliffs of Dover before driving through Greenwich, a place filled with maritime history.

You’ll depart from London in the morning on a drive to Leeds Castle, the former royal residence of 6 of England's medieval queens. The palace was transformed by Henry VIII, and became a retreat for the rich and powerful. Explore the chapel, galleries, courtyards, and the banqueting hall. Afterwards, you’ll see the grounds that are home to wildfowl, black swans, and birds in the aviary.

After your visit, experience the ancient city of Canterbury, the center of Christian worship for almost 1,700 years. Tour its greatest treasure, the Canterbury Cathedral, probably best known as the site of the brutal murder of Thomas Becket in 1170. After touring the cathedral you’ll have free time to explore Canterbury.

Spend a day touring the highlights of Kent on this day trip from London. Enjoy an exclusive private viewing of beautiful Leeds Castle, visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Canterbury Cathedral, see the White Cliffs of Dover, and then explore the historic London borough of Greenwich, all while enjoying informative commentary from an expert guide. End with a relaxing sunset cruise along the Thames River.

Leeds Castle considered one of the most picturesque castles in the world, rises majestically from the moat as it has done for over 900 years. Whether you are coming for a family day out or to enjoy an exciting trip with friends, Leeds Castle offers a wonderful experience for all who visit. With its medieval walls and Roman roads, Canterbury will take you back in time and leave you with fantastic memories for life.

• Walk through the Castle’s Maze and enjoy its 500 acres of tranquil parkland and formal gardens.

• Enjoy the many attractions on offer at Leeds Castle, such as the birds of prey displays, the two thrilling children's playgrounds, a fantastic maze and underground grotto, train and ferry rides across the estate*, a challenging 12-hole adventure golf course* (*some attractions are subject to extra charge)

• Visit Canterbury, one of the most beautiful medieval cities in the UK, and home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Round trip and hassle free transportation provided

Get ready for a fantastic day, you will never forget.
Discover the Historical county of Kent
Your route takes you through Kent, known as the Garden of England and on to Canterbury with its fine Norman Cathedral,Then a visit to Dover with its white cliffs and castle. In the afternoon you will visit Leeds Castle, arguably the most beautiful castle in England. It was built in the middle of a lake and was home to the medieval Queens of England. and just to top it all time permitting we will take to wonderful Scotney castle and Sissinghurst Garden
This is a 12 hour Tour from the moment you meet your driver in the hotel or private address to the moment he drops you back to your chosen drop off location.
on an average you will spend 6 hours visiting the sites and the rest of the time spent on the journeys from one place to another. If there is time available, then you will spend those on a panoramic tour of the towns you will be visiting.

Discover the wonders of Leeds Castle in Kent on an exclusive trip from London. Visit the Tudor-style castle with skip-the-line tickets and enjoy its many attractions. Extended option: visit the mighty Canterbury Cathedral and the White Cliffs of Dover.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

5-hour: Leeds Castle
Book a private, early access tour of Leeds Castle with skip-the-line tickets. Includes private car transfers from your accommodation in London.

11-hour: Leeds Castle, Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover
Book this tour to enjoy an exclusive access to Leeds Castle with skip-the-line tickets and see the White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Cathedral with a Private Guide who is fluent in the chosen language. Includes private car transfers from London.

Spend the day discovering the highlights of Kent County. Take a guided tour of historic Leeds Castle and enjoy a variety of wildlife in its fabulous grounds and gardens.

Another great day trip from London is to the heart of great English heritage, Canterbury, with its cathedral and bucolic streets and the streams where you can enjoy punting right in the heart of lovely English countryside. Canterbury, a medieval town, still has its old town walls and has not changed much in over 700 years. Just like thousands of pilgrims did before, Canterbury is a pilgrimage destination after Thomas Becket’s murder whilst he was praying. After lovely Canterbury, you will head towards the picturesque Leeds Castle, through green, untouched Kent countryside with narrow lanes, hectares of land, huge lovely houses and total privacy. That is the dream that some of the most beautiful villages in Kent offers. It housed Kings and Queens and was used for government conferences and romantic private weddings in modern times. It's great to explore everything and travel through history in such beautiful surroundings. A great day out experience is waiting for you. Just join us!

Enjoy unrivalled service with collection and drop-off from your hotel; no need to worry about finding a meeting point early in the morning. All our tours are run by some of the most experienced and highest rated guides in London with more than 10 years’ experience in the industry and degrees in history. Your overall tour experience will be greatly enhanced by your local guide.

Your tour is entirely bespoke and can be changed at any time; even on the day. We understand that every family has different passions and interests, so we cater our service to your personal needs. Our tour itineraries stand out from the crowd.

We won’t ever oversell a product and firmly believe in providing more value through allowing more time at the sights than the big bus tours. We are a small, bespoke company so we guarantee that you won’t be left with an inexperienced backup guide during the busy season. We provide the highest quality guides all year round.

If you are docking in Dover for a day and you don’t know what to do, then let us take you on journey you could never have thought of. Imagine one minute you are on a cruise ship, the next minute you are in a medieval castle. Yes, Dover castle, built as a fortress by the Normandy king over a 1000 years ago. It has gone through 2 world wars, and is still standing in its full majesty. Before you can even catch your breath, we'll have whisked you off to the next destination, the Canterbury cathedral. First built in the 6th century, its stunning mixture of Romanesque and Gothic architecture is guaranteed to stun you into silence. And If you thought that was all there was there you are mistaken. At this point you must be thinking ‘have I returned to the cruise ship?’ because all you can see around you is water. A familiar sight, yes but this journey is not yet over. you are actually now in the most beautiful castle on these lands, the Leeds castle built in the middle of the water.

Another great day trip from London is to the heart of great English heritage, Canterbury, with its cathedral and bucolic streets and the streams where you can enjoy punting right in the heart of lovely English countryside. Canterbury, a medieval town, still has its old town walls and has not changed much in over 700 years. Just like thousands of pilgrims did before, Canterbury is a pilgrimage destination after Thomas Becket’s murder whilst he was praying. After lovely Canterbury, you will head towards the picturesque Leeds Castle, through green, untouched Kent countryside with narrow lanes, hectares of land, huge lovely houses and total privacy. That is the dream that some of the most beautiful villages in Kent offers. It housed Kings and Queens and was used for government conferences and romantic private weddings in modern times. It's great to explore everything and travel through history in such beautiful surroundings. A great day out experience is waiting for you. Just join us!

We offer unique private tours.

Using a luxury vehicle.

We can take upto 8 passengers.

We collect and drop off at your accommodation.

We can guide you inside the locations.

We are very experienced and very knowledgeable and friendly.

We have over 16 years experience.

Check us out on trip advisor.

Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience

- Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore
- Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds
- Flexible anytime start
- 100% free cancellation up to 24hrs before
- Just 1 Ticket for your whole group!! (with our great value device sharing ticket)

The smartphone travel tool that helps you discover the great outdoors & connect with the world around you. Utilising seamless GPS technology, it takes you off-the-beaten-track to discover hidden gems & incredible places you may never find alone. As you travel you earn points by visiting destinations, solving clues & completing challenges. The Travel League lets you compete with fellow explorers. Each season win amazing prizes & become the UK’s Greatest Explorer!

Whether exploring by car, on foot around town, or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Take the stress out of planning trips with this perfect blend of challenge, fun & learning

Tours pick up and drop off at clients’ hotel. Tour pick up times are flexible but MUST be advised at time of booking. Tours do not include entrance fees. Suggested entrance tickets have been provided as a separate charge with each tour.
Your route takes you through Kent, known as the Garden of England and on to Canterbury with its fine Norman Cathedral, also the scene of the murder of Thomas Becket before a visit to Dover with its white cliffs and castle.
In the afternoon you will visit Leeds Castle, arguably the most beautiful castle in England. It was built in the middle of a lake and was home to the medieval Queens of England.
Next visit either Chartwell, home of Sir Winston Churchill for over 49 years or Knole, one of the largest private houses in England, with it’s famous collection of 17th and 18th century furniture.

Visit the home of Operation Dynamo Dover Castle,you will not be disappointed. 
Here you will Escape from dunkirk when visiting the World War 2 Tunnels,Hospital and learn how Sir Winston Churchill won the war

Visit Leeds Castle the Loveliest Castle in the world
• Enjoy a Hassle Free pick up from cruise terminal and to your London Hotel
• Family Friendly
• Duration 8 Hours including travel time

Visit the Jewels of Kent. Enjoy a fantastic day out. Explore History, Medieval, Culture.
Your route takes you through Kent, known as the Garden of England and on to Canterbury with its fine Norman Cathedral,
visit to Dover with its white cliffs and castle. In the afternoon you will visit Leeds Castle, arguably the most beautiful castle in England. It was built in the middle of a lake and was home to the medieval Queens of England.
Included in this Tour is Punting on the Moat. Enjoy a leisurely punt on the moat in the shadow of Leeds Castle. Sit back, relax and float gently through the ancient arches in an elegant wooden punt. Visitors will be able to see views of the Castle from an inspiring perspective with a guided tour. the fee for the punting is included with the price.
We can provide blue badge accredited guides on request for an extra fee.
Your tour time is 12 hours in total. 6 hours on visiting sites. 6 hours on journeys and lunch

Your magical adventure will start from your hotel. You will stay warm and cosy while we will drive you through medieval villages and enchanting countryside.
At the first point you will explore a village market while your fingers will be snuggly wrapped around some turmeric latte or mulled wine.
Under a dove grey sky the colours of the castle Christmas market will make the world brighter than ever.
Later on you will explore christmas lights of the Leeds castle.You will stay at the cobblestone where the horses passed over to carry the goods into the citadel within.
In the medieval times of uncertainty, when armies were conquering cities, a castle was always a safe place, a house, a fortress. It was a place to protect your loved ones.
When winter’s moon hangs in the sky you will come back to your hotel ready to make this Christmas special.

Make the most of your journey to London after your cruise ends at the port of Dover. This convenient post-cruise transfer to your central London or Heathrow hotel by executive coach is an ideal way to explore the Garden of England's must-see destinations. The trip includes a 2-hour stop in historic Canterbury and a 3-hour guided tour at the amazing Leeds Castle!

Start off your day with a visit to Leeds Castle, situated in the heart of the Kent countryside and often described as the ‘loveliest castle in the world’. Arriving in historic Canterbury, there will be time to explore the old town centre and visit the beautiful Cathedral. See the legendary White Cliffs of Dover and the stunning English coastline before heading back to London by driving past Greenwich.

Highlights:
• Have a Great British adventure on Boxing Day!
• Discover the beautiful Leeds Castle
• Admire Canterbury Cathedral’s striking architecture
• Drive past the White Cliffs of Dover
• Luxury coach
• Professional guide

This Tour offers a captivating journey through some of England's most iconic and historic landmarks.
Leeds Castle: Known as the "loveliest castle in the world", is a stunning medieval fortress surrounded by a picturesque moat and lush gardens. Explore the beautiful interiors.

Canterbury: Home to the famous Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its magnificent architecture and spiritual ambiance.

Dover: is famous for its iconic white breathtaking cliffs and the historic Dover Castle with its medieval tunnels.

Overall, this tour offers a unique blend of history, architecture, natural beauty, and cultural heritage, making it a memorable and enriching experience of England's past.

A fun-filled day of British history, scenery and aquatic adventure, take this luxury coach trip to Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Battle of Britain memorial and Greenwich. Begin with a private guided tour of Leeds Castle, once home to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, before visiting the city of Canterbury where you’ll see the oldest cathedral in England. Afterwards ,drive along coastline and spot the White Cliffs en-route to the Battle of Britain Memorial, dedicated to the heroic and selfless deeds of the men who won the battle. Travel back to London’s Greenwich, a place filled with maritime history before finishing with a sightseeing boat ride on the River Thames.

You will be welcomed into small minibuses with no more than sixteen guests that can get into and through the 'Olde Worlde' villages where large coaches cannot.

We will curate the day bespoke around your needs and wishes rather than shoehorn you in like sardines where you may see little more than the freeway!

After your free-time in Canterbury, a city that has seen Christian Pilgrims since 1170 we drive through the stunning Stour Valley past vineyards, bluebell woods, and the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is the Kentish Downs. We stop for photographs at the start of villages then collect you at the further end often where you will walk downhill.

The 'Garden of England' reveals bucolic rolling countryside past quintessential 'chocolate box' cottages and ancient churches until we reach Leeds Castle, often described as 'The most beautiful in the world'.
A moated castle perched on two islands set in 500 acres of glorious parkland dating back to the 12th century it is unique.

Travel to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and White Cliffs of Dover. Our custom day trip guarantees unbeatable low prices, deluxe coaches, experienced guides and the flexibility to add walking tours or entrance tickets along the way. Upgrade to include entrance fees, or enjoy the flexibility of deciding on the day which attractions you'd like to visit.

Choose from the list below to create your own private customised tour or use our suggestions. All Shore Excursions are specifically designed as circular tours so you are not travelling the same roads twice, after lunch we are always travelling back towards Dover - no chance of your ship leaving without you!

We work with chauffeured Mercedes vehicles for your maximum comfort and enjoyment.

All itineraries can be adapted as Ship Transfers to or from Dover.

After your preffered pickup from the central London Hotel, you will travel by air-conditioned luxury Mercedes V-Class to your first stop, Leeds Castle Here, you will take self guided walking Tour. Afterward, we will continue to Canterbury or May be Dover castle and its White Cliffs.

On the way to Leeds Castle you will admire some of Londons iconic buildings from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London.

From Leeds Castle we will make our way to Dover Castle and its White Cliffs this has an amazing view over the English channel.

We offer unique private tours.

Using a luxury vehicle.

We can collect you from.london.conduct a tour and drop.you at your cruise ship.or Airport.

We can take upto 8 passengers.
6 passengers including luggage.

We collect and drop off at your accommodation.

We can guide you to the locations.

We are very experienced and very knowledgeable and friendly.

We have over 16 years experience.

Check us out on trip advisor.

We will collect you from your cruise ship and arrange a wonderful days tour.
Using back rds for you.
We can collect you from your ship and take you on a tour.Dropping you at your next destination or Airport.
Or back to your ship or Airport.
We are very flexible.

10 hour private car tour to Leeds Castle, Canterbury and White Cliffs of Dover with knowledgable driver-guide in Mercedes V Class executive minivan.

Leeds Castle was once described as 'The loveliest castle in the world'; see its fairytale-like towers, moat, stunning gardens and explore one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Britain. Fully guided visit.

Visit the cathedral city of Canterbury with its the medieval town centre of cobbled streets and timber-framed houses. Fully guided visit.

See Dover Castle and the iconic white cliffs for an extended photo stop.

You will spend the day in the beautiful county of Kent, the garden of England.

An unforgettable experience.

All inclusive tour
Your route takes you through Kent, known as the Garden of England and on to Canterbury with its fine Norman Cathedral, before a visit to Dover with its white cliffs and castle. In the afternoon you will visit Leeds Castle, arguably the most beautiful castle in England. It was built in the middle of a lake and was home to the medieval Queens of England. After this, time permitting there are many sites available in the area including Chartwell, home of Sir Winston Churchill for over 49 years and Knole, one of the largest private houses in England, with it’s famous collection of 17th and 18th century furniture
The 500 acres of parkland at Leeds Castle include a swirling yew maze, the famous water cascade and the Wood Garden, vivid with daffodils and narcissi in the spring.
The Gatehouse Exhibition A visit to our exhibition within the ancient Gatehouse of Leeds Castle will take you on a fascinating journey through over 900 years of the Castle’s history.

We offer private guided tours for small groups upto 8 persons.

We use brand new.very comfortable mini Van's.

Our driver guides are very knowledgeable and friendly.

We are all ex history teachers.

We are flexible and very knowledgeable. We have over 16 years experience. We can travel with you for 1 day or more.

We collect direct from your hotel or apartment or cruise ships.

We offer free wifi.snacks.soft drinks.

Please contact us for further information.

We do need your full hotel or apartment address for collection.

Please make sure your admission tickets are purchased in advance.

Very important.

We can change the itinaery if reasonable.

All recommended by Rick Steve's and wonderful reviews on trip advisor.

Set amongst 500 acres of beautiful Kentish parkland, Leeds Castle stands tall as an 11th century Norman stronghold. With a history serving England’s medieval kings and queens, to an elaborate transformation into an elegant 20th century retreat by Anglo-American heiress, Lady Baillie; Leeds Castle’s rich heritage has secured its place as one of the most visited historic attractions in Britain.
There’s plenty for all to enjoy, from exploring the Princess Alexandra Gardens and savouring afternoon teas, to watching breath-taking falconry displays and challenging the family to a game of adventure golf.