Canterbury Christmas Market, Leeds Castle, and Maritime Greenwich

10 Hours

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English

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Overview

Make your Christmas Eve in England extra magical with this full-day coach trip to Leeds Castle and Canterbury from London. Venture through London's historical, maritime district of Greenwich, and visit fairy tale-like Leeds Castle in Kent. Admire this breathtaking moated castle, and tour its grandiose rooms as you discover its history. In ancient Canterbury, visit the exterior of the UNESCO-listed Canterbury Cathedral before finishing your day at the city's Christmas markets.

Christmas Eve tour from London to Leeds Castle and Canterbury
Stroll though London's historical maritime district of Greenwich
Tour picturesque Leeds Castle
See UNESCO World Heritage-listed Canterbury Cathedral, one of the most important churches in England
Get in the festive spirit by visiting the Christmas markets of Canterbury
Ride in a first-class luxury Motor-coach from and back to London

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Leave your central London hotel or another central meeting point on the morning of December 24, Christmas Eve. Then, watch the shopping crowds slip away as you head out of the city by comfortable, air-conditioned coach and begin your day trip to Leeds Castle and Canterbury.Pass through historical Greenwich, known for its rich maritime heritage, and catch glimpses of its famous National Maritime Museum, Royal Naval College and 18th-century Royal Observatory. Soak up the views as you enter the county of Kent, known as the 'Garden of England' for its hop fields, orchards and rolling farmlands. Then, make your first stop at Leeds Castle, a stunning 12th-century castle by the Len River. Admire the picturebook castle and its encircling moat and gardens, and learn how the historian Lord Conway described this one-time residence of England's medieval monarchs as the "loveliest castle in the world." Head inside for a guided tour of the lavishly furnished rooms, and as you explore, learn about the castle's tangled history. Then, enjoy free time to look around the exquisite gardens and grounds as you please. Afterward, return to your coach and continue east to the ancient city of Canterbury. Head to the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, and take in this splendid, UNESCO-listed church: a center of Christian worship for nearly 1,000 years.Founded in 597 and rebuilt in the 11th and 12th centuries, the cathedral is one of England's oldest and most beautiful. Admire the ornate Gothic architecture on a walking tour around the exterior, and hear about the cathedral's bloodiest hour - the day in 1170 that four knights of Henry II headed inside to murder Archbishop Thomas Becket.From here, continue to Canterbury's Christmas markets to explore festive stands. Afterward, drive back to London, where your tour ends at the starting point.Please note: Canterbury Cathedral is closed to visitors on Christmas Eve, so you will only see the exterior.

Canterbury Christmas Market, Leeds Castle, and Maritime Greenwich

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