Tour guide in Canterbury Claire C.

I grew up in Kent, and am very proud of my home county, known as the Garden of England, due to its agriculture and farming, especially fruit. I am a Green Badge Guide for the City of Canterbury and a Blue Badge Guide for South East England (Kent, Sussex and Surrey). This qualification is accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding, of which I am a member, and is the highest professional tourist guiding qualification in the UK. I live in a village between Canterbury and Faversham, and am able to travel across the region and into London as required. I do many tours in Kent, but can cover Sussex and Surrey if needed. I regularly guide excursions from cruise ships at Dover, and can arrange private transport as needed. There is so much to explore in this area - from countryside to coast, historic cities, bustling market towns and quaint villages. The proximity of South East England to mainland Europe means it has played a key role in the country's history, having been the point of arrival for centuries. I originally trained as a nurse in London, and lived and worked there for several years. I spent 35 years working in the NHS and charity sector. I have always been interested in history, literature and travelling, and combining these passions to share this beautiful part of the country is now my ideal job, since 2018. I look forward to welcoming you!