Private tour in Dover Dawn B
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I am a professional Blue Badge Tour Guide qualified to guide throughout the whole of London and South East England providing quality private tours customized to what you want to see and do. As a holder of the coveted Blue Badge, I am one of the privileged few permitted to guide within the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Canterbury Cathedral, Windsor Castle and many other historic royal palaces. My specialties include London highlights - just right for first timers in the capital, and for those returning to London, the hidden gems. My personal favourites include Tudor Royalty in South East England especially the life and times of King Henry VIII from Hampton Court Palace to Hever Castle; Canterbury and its cathedral, shore excursions from Dover and the glorious gardens of England. It's the region's social history that really excites me - how people lived in earlier times, the land and cityscapes they developed and the contrasts with today's lifestyles. Bringing these to life is a passion and a privilege. I have combined my earlier career experiences with my best-loved interests to present the delights of the region in an entertaining & informative style. Tour Guide of The Year 2011 Member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding (MITG) Member of the Guild of Registered Tourist Guides (BBTG) Blue Badge Tourist Guide -London and South East England Previous Board Director for the Institute of Tourist Guides (ITG) Member of South East England Tourist Guides Association (SEETGA) Specialist accreditation to guide at Windsor Castle and Canterbury Cathedral
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Leeds Castle, Kent looks just like a castle should, with turrets, towers & battlements all surrounded by water & set in beautiful countryside - "The Loveliest Castle in the World". The earliest parts of the castle were built in stone soon after the Norman Conquest of 1066 & became a Crown property cherished by a succession of English queens. Later the castle was owned by three famous families, the St Legers, the Culpeper family who owned more than 5 million acres of Virginia, USA, and the Fairfaxes. Finally in 1926 it was bought by the Hon Mrs Wilson Filmer a wealthy Anglo-American heiress. On her death in 1974 Lady Baillie left the castle to a charitable trust set up to maintain the property as a 'living castle' for all visitors worldwide to enjoy. The interior reflects the rich and varied life of the building and includes the Norman, medieval Queens Rooms, The Fountain Court, Henry VIII Banqueting Hall, the Chapel established by Edward I & then through to the twentieth century.
You are met at Dover Cruise Terminal by Dawn, your guide and driven through some of the beautiful Kent countryside to Leeds Castle. Depending on how long you wish your tour to be, there may be time to stop in at a few local medieval churches, towns or villages. At the end of your tour you will be returned to the Cruise Terminal or transferred to your hotel.
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All vehicles are licensed, fully insured chauffeured limousines (Mercedes V class) or executive style coaches so you can travel in comfort. Tour time can be extended on request to include a pub lunch or time to visit another site
Dover, England, United Kingdom
Dover Cruise Terminal
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