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Castles & Gardens of Kent

Castles & Gardens of Kent

Thu 7 - Mon 11 May 2026: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to the Castles & Gardens of Kent with Johnsons Coaches

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Thursday 7th to Monday 11th May 2026

 

Kent, the Garden of England is one of the best UK destinations for a holiday. On our break we also go behind the scenes of the hugely popular TV series ‘Call the Midwife’ for a unique guided tour around Chatham Docks.

 

Look What’s Included

  • Door to Door Service

  • Our own courier service

  • ‘Club Class’ Extra Legroom Coach

  • 4 nights half board

  • Sissinghurst Gardens

  • Guided Tour of Ramsgate Tunnels

  • The Historic Naval Dockyard at Chatham

  • Call the Midwife Guided Tour

  • Hever Castle & Gardens

 

Not Included: All lunches

 

Thursday

Depart from Henley we travel
to Kent, arriving during the afternoon at
the Bridgewood Manor for our 4-night
stay.

Friday

In the morning we travel to
Royal Tunbridge Wells and then in the
afternoon we visit one of England’s
most famous and romantic gardens,
Sissinghurst.

Saturday

Enjoy the best of the Kent
Coast as we first travel to Margate,
the original seaside destination.
We continue to Ramsgate, where we
include a visit to the historic Ramsgate
Tunnels, a huge and cavernous
subterranean world of underground
tunnels that were built to hide people
during the blitz in World War II. From
here, we continue to Deal, possibly
the prettiest seaside town in Kent.

Sunday

After breakfast we will visit the
historic city of Rochester, known for its
connections to Charles Dickens and its
cathedral. Next, we head for nearby
Chatham, where we visit the fascinating
Historic Naval Dockyard, a vast
treasure trove of all things nautical.
Here we enjoy the official Call the
Midwife Tour.

Monday

Departing our hotel we visit
historic Hever Castle and gardens
before returning home in the late
afternoon.

Your Hotel

 

4* Bridgewood Manor

A charming 4-star hotel in Rochester, Bridgewood Manor is the perfect destination for visitors who wish to explore scenic Kent. Restaurant, bar/lounge, outdoor patio area, leisure club & spa with indoor swimming pool.

Mobility Grade: 4 – Level entrance, easy access throughout. Lift to all floors, with 2 purpose built disabled rooms on the ground floor.

 

Date, Duration & Price:

Thu 7-Mon 11 May 2026

4 Nights | £705

 

Supplements:

Single Room: £112

Holiday Insurance: £36

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

 

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