Private tour in London Amanda H

Day Tour to Hever Castle, Churchill's Chartwell and the Kent Countryside

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Amanda H.

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I'm an experienced Blue Badge Guide, trained and licensed to guide you on private tours inside key visitor attractions in London and South East England I specialise in custom Blue Badge Guided Private Tours in London and Day Tours out of London (or starting in the South East of England) for independent travelers, small groups, and families. With over 10 years as a Tours by Locals Guide, I've conducted nearly 400 5-star rated tours for visitors of all ages from around the world. My Blue Badge Guide qualifications, earned after nearly two years of rigorous training, allow me to guide clients through iconic sites such as Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, and Windsor Castle. Our comprehensive training covers detailed studies and examinations at significant locations like Royal Greenwich, the British Museum, and the National Gallery. It also includes guided walks around the City of London and panoramic tours across central London by car or coach. My Private Guided Day Tours outside London encompass day trips to Windsor Castle, Canterbury, Dover Castle, Hampton Court Palace, Oxford and Cambridge Universities, Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Stonehenge. I also specialise in Private Day Tours to gardens, castles, and stately homes, particularly in South East England where I live. These tours can start from London, or from your hotel in the South East of England. Popular tours include Anne Boleyn's Hever Castle, Winston Churchill's Chartwell, Leeds Castle, iconic gardens like Great Dixter, Sissinghurst, Scotney, Nymans, RHS Wisley, and Kew. Additionally, I offer 'off the beaten track' tours of lesser-known gardens and manor houses, as well as the picturesque historic villages and countryside of South East England and The Cotswolds. I cater exclusively to small private groups, including families. My tours are highly customisable to fit your specific needs as part of your pre-trip planning. I aim to show you not just the main attractions but also how to navigate and explore further on your own. While walking is the best way to experience many parts of London, we can also use buses, the Underground 'Tube', riverboats, and black taxi cabs. For those with limited mobility or energy, there is a chauffeured private car tour option. For day trips out of London, travel options include train or a private chauffeured car. I am a graduate in History and Art History from the University of Cambridge, and have 5 'kids' in their thirties, 6 grandchildren, and a couple of dogs. London Blue Badge Tourist Guide South East England Blue Badge Tourist Guide Accredited Windsor Castle Guide Member of: The Institute of Tourist Guiding The British Guild of Tourist Guides (also known as ‘Britain’s Best Guides’) The Association of Professional Tour Guides The South East England Tourist Guides Association.

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Overview of your London tour

Our driver and I will collect you from your London hotel to drive out of London to visit some idyllic castles and gardens in the beautiful countryside of South East England where I live and have a South East Blue Badge qualification to guide. Hever Castle is the romantic moated childhood home of Anne Boleyn, full of fabulous rooms and Tudor treasures, surrounded by Lord Astor's man-made lake, Italian and rose gardens and mazes. Chartwell was the country home of Winston Churchill, where we will see the rooms where he lived, wrote and painted, his beloved far-reaching views and glorious gardens including the walled kitchen garden and Clementine's Rose Garden. We can lunch in the picturesque Tudor village of Chiddingstone with timbered cottages and 15th century pub as seen in 'Room with a View'. These wonderful castles, houses and gardens are close enough to be sampled in a single day, driving along pretty country lanes with time for a pub lunch along the way.

Your London tour itinerary

The drive from central London to Kent is approximately 90 minutes including lovely scenery. We will visit Hever Castle's glorious gardens, created by William Waldorf Astor and the interior of this picturesque moated castle seeing the rooms and artefacts connected with Queen Anne Boleyn and the Astor family. Following a pub lunch we will walk round the gardens and be inside the fascinating favourite home of Sir Winston Churchill at Chartwell. We will stop for coffee, lunch and tea (and local beer!) as you wish during the day with plenty of choice at all the sites and in the ancient timbered pubs in villages we drive through. NB Out of peak season opening times of sites can vary with occasional closures that can be confirmed at time of booking. If your preferred date is unavailable, please contact me as I can often flex my availability.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Chauffeured air conditioned people carrier/MPV car for up to 6 travellers (+ guide and driver!)

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Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
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London, England, United Kingdom

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History
Tour reference number
106102
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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This private tour is ideal for couples, families, and small groups who are interested in exploring historical sites and beautiful gardens in the Kent countryside. It's perfect for those who appreciate history, architecture, and scenic landscapes, and want to enjoy a personalized experience with a knowledgeable guide.

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Hours icon 8 hours 30 minutes
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