Group Travel and Tour Operator for Kent

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Depending on where you are travelling from we can recommend a lunch stop.

Shepherd Neame Brewery and Brogdale National Fruit Collection

Arrive in the Faversham where there is time to browse the traditional street market before your brewery tour at Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewer. Here we learn about the art of brewing with chances to taste the mineral water from the on-site well and smell locally grown hops. Discover the past in the Old Brewery store with its historic delivery vehicles, bygone pub signs and end the tour with a tutored tasting of fine Kentish ales and speciality lagers.

Afternoon option  1 – In the afternoon we visit Brogdale, home to the National Fruit Collection, the largest collection of fruit trees in the world. We take a guided orchard tour of the seasonal fruit collections (June – strawberries, berries and currants/ September – apples, pears, quince, medlars.)

Afternoon option 2 – If that sounds a bit fruity then after Shepherd Neame there is the option to have a 2-course lunch at The Foundry, a unique microbrewery and restaurant located in the heart of Canterbury. Spend the rest of the afternoon in the historic town centre including a guided tour of the iconic Cathedral. £21 supplement per person.

Chapel Down Winery and Kent life

Chapel Down is one of Kent’s award winning sparkling wine producers, with rumours that their wine was served at Will’s and Kate’s wedding! Enjoy a tour of the vineyards and winery where we learn about the history of English wine, the vineyard cycle and the intricacies of the traditional method of sparkling wine production. To complete the experience we take part in a tutored tasting of their award-winning range of wines.

Our next stop is Kent Life. Here we can explore the collection of historic buildings, stroll through the gardens, meet the resident animals, or take a time out in Dotty’s Tea Room.

Hush Heath Winery and Royal Tunbridge Wells

Hidden away in beautiful Kent countryside near Staplehurst, the Estate produces one of England’s most iconic and exclusive sparkling wines using the traditional method, Balfour Brut Rose. The Estate boasts an exquisite selection of wines and ciders all produced from fruit grown in our beautiful vineyards and apple orchards, some of which are served first class on British Airways!

On our visit we enjoy a self-guided walk; picking up a map from one of the team at the Cellar Door on arrival. With two specially designed routes to choose from, explore our picturesque 400-acre Estate at your own pace with a stroll through our beautiful vineyards, apple orchards, wildflower meadows and ancient oak woodlands. Upon returning to our tasting room and spacious outside terrace, sample three Balfour wines. There is also the opportunity to purchase the wines at the on-site shop.

In the afternoon we call into Royal Tunbridge Wells, the charming historic town that was a favourite of Queen Victoria.

Return home via Bluewater

Today we return home via Bluewater, one of the largest shopping centres in Britain. Completely undercover with ample coach parking and full accessibility, there are over 300 stores, including big names like John Lewis and specialist food stores, and 50 restaurants to discover. All groups are offered a VIP booklet with discounted offers for certain shops.