Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour
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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 viewing beautiful Leeds Castle, 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 live commentary throughout the day through your personal headphones. From October 2025 to April 2026, essential stonework will take place on the front and west sides of Leeds Castle, with scaffolding in place. Visits and tours will continue as normal, though some exterior views may be affected. Thank you for your understanding.
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Located in Kent, ‘The Garden of England’, lies Leeds Castle, a beautiful medieval castle frequently referred to as ‘the loveliest castle in the world’. With 500 acres of landscaped parkland to explore and impeccably maintained gardens to enjoy, it’s easy to see why this beautiful castle was a favoured castle of King Henry VIII, who gifted it to his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. In its 900-year history, the castle has been home to no fewer than six queens and served many functions, including acting as a garrison, prison and the stately private home of its most recent owners. Learn all about this and more as our expert tour guide brings its fascinating story to life.
A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury Cathedral is both a serene place of holiness and beautiful tourist destination. As the Cathedral of the Archbishop, the spiritual leader of the Church of England, Canterbury holds a special place in British history. No ordinary Cathedral, Canterbury has a long history that is often described as ‘England in Stone’; from the role of its Archbishops in the Magna Carta to the murder of Thomas Becket after a power struggle with the King of England, Canterbury’s history is intertwined with that of England. Founded by St Augustine in 600 AD, the Cathedral today is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England, and the first building in the country to be redesigned in this popular style in 1774.
Soaring 350ft above the crashing waves of the English Channel, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognisable landmark of Britain. From Caesar to Shakespeare, some of history’s most important figures recognised the towering symbolism of the cliffs. Traditionally the site where British royalty would welcome overseas visitors, the cliffs served as an intimidating reminder of Britain's immovable resoluteness sense of independence.
Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England. It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history. It is the largest castle in England.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- For a wheelchair user : Please contact us at least seven days before travel so we can make sure to arrange a suitable vehicle".
- Please note: if your party has made separate bookings for the same tour, please contact us no later than 48 hours prior to the departure date if you wish to travel on the same coach
Reviews(3,008)
This tour was cancelled the. Ight before but I received no andvance of that. Fortunately, Evan Evans offereed me a substituto tour, because the one to Leeds Castle, Canterbury and Dover was not going to be available any day during the week I was in London. The tour that they offered me to Oxford , Stratford and Warwick Castle was good, just not the one I had booked.
Enjoyed the tour with a lot packed into one day. The guide (shasha) and driver ( Adnan) were a comedy routine.
Well planned trip . Good driver and good guide. The guide was very informative and she explained well. The driver too was very polite.
Thank you for your great review! We're pleased you enjoyed the well-planned trip and that our guide and driver helped make your experience enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon!
A very good road trip from London to southeast England. All the attractions were charming and full of history. The town of Canterbury was my favorite part of the tour. I wish we could have explore the cliffs of Dover from a better point. And lastly our guide Sheila was great.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the journey through southeast England and the historic attractions along the way. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Sheila, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the views at the cliffs of Dover.
Sheila was excellent! I strongly recommend her. She's funny and informative and I really enjoyed spending the day with her.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled Sheila made your day so enjoyable with her humour, knowledge, and friendly approach. We’re glad you chose this tour and hope to welcome you again soon!
Given time constraints, my wife and I were waffling between this tour and one for Stonehenge and Bath. We picked this one and I'm so glad we did! Leeds Castle was definitely way cooler than we expected, and the former owner had an eye for fashion given how cool it looked. Canterbury was simply wonderful. The Cathedral is awe inspiring and has ages of fascinating history as well. The cliffs of Dover were a bucket list item so I'm very happy I got to dip my fingers into the English channel and grab a few souvenir pebbles. Thank you to our guide, Sheila, for all the history she provided us on the bus and at Canterbury! She was wonderful, with loads of knowledge and a good sense of humor. We'd definitely recommend her to anyone.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased Sheila’s knowledge, humour, and storytelling helped make your tour special. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words!
Sheila was very knowledgeable of the history of each site. Provided helpful instructions navigating each location. I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted Sheila’s knowledge and guidance helped you enjoy each location. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
This was a good tour. well planned and very friendly guide Sheila and good driver Mike. Great explanation and guiding. The bus was very comfortable and smooth. Nice experience.
Thank you for your great review! We're pleased you enjoyed the well-planned tour, comfortable coach, and excellent service from Sheila and Mike. We hope to see you again soon!
Excellent experience. Everything was perfect and we enjoy the trip.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you had such an enjoyable experience and enjoyed your trip with us. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Ana was a fabulous your guide. She was a wealth of knowledge and always willing to answer questions and provide in-depth information. She also has a great sense of humor and made the journey wonderful.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Ana made your tour such a wonderful experience. It’s great to know that her wealth of knowledge, willingness to answer questions, and engaging sense of humor helped bring the journey to life. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Ana, as we know she’ll be thrilled to hear your appreciation. Thank you for choosing Evan Evans Tours, and we hope to welcome you on another memorable adventure soon! Kind regards, Evan Evans Tours Team
