Historic Memorials,
Castles & Battlefields
of Kent & Belgium
Including full day to Ypres
£2995 Days • 12-16 April
£2995 Days • 13-17 September
Discover the very best Kent has to offer and our base in Hythe is ideally situated for our awayday to Belgium, via the Channel Tunnel to visit historic Ypres where you will see the cemeteries and memorials commemorating the fallen in WWI. There will be some free time in the town square to sample the delicious Belgium Beer, waffles and chocolates. We also visit Bodiam Castle and a journey on the Kent & East Sussex railway (April) and Pashley Manor Gardens (September).
Day 1
We travel south via the main roads and motorways to Hythe for 4 nights half board accommodation at the Best Western Stade Court Hotel.
Excursions
April
Enjoy a journey on the Kent & East Sussex Railway from Tenterden to Bodiam with included visit to Bodiam Castle which is a perfect example of a late medieval moated castle, set amidst the beautiful Sussex countryside. On our return we stop in the ancient town of Rye with its enchanting cobbled streets, medieval church and beautifully preserved houses.
September
We visit the ancient town of Rye with its enchanting cobbled streets, medieval church and beautifully preserved houses. We continue to Pashley Manor a quintessential English garden with a sumptuous romantic landscape, imaginative planting, fine old trees , fountains and large ponds.
Both Dates
A full day excursion to Belgium via the Channel tunnel (Passport required). We will see cemeteries and memorials and offer free time in the beautiful town square of Ypres to sample the Belgian beer, waffles and delicious chocolates.
We enjoy a visit to Canterbury with its historic cathedral, we call at the Hurricane and Spitfire Museum at RAF Manston, continue to Dover with a stop at the Battle of Britain memorial, return via Folkestone.
Day 5
Depart after breakfast and travel via the main roads and motorways. Arrive home early evening.
YOUR HOTEL ***
The 3 star BEST WESTERN STADE COURT HOTEL stands proudly on the seafront of the picturesque Cinque Port of Hythe and has been welcoming guests since 1939. The stylish bedrooms are en suite with colour TV, tea making facilities, trouser press, radio, internet and hairdryer. The restaurant provides an excellent choice of cuisine using only the finest ingredients from local producers. There is a lift.
PRICE INCLUDES – 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast, Luxury coach travel,
Eurotunnel travel, Services of experienced tour driver.
EXCURSIONS – including entry to Bodium Castle & Rail trip (April)
and Pashley Manor Gardens (September)
DEPOSIT – £30.00 per person
EXTRAS – Single supplement £40.00