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Private tour in London Dawn B

Sir Winston Churchill's Chartwell

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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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Overview of your London tour

Chartwell was Sir Winston Churchill's country house where he and his wife Clementine brought up their family in the beautiful Kent countryside. Today the house is still much as it was when the family lived here - pictures, books and personal mementos evoking the career and wide-ranging interests of this influential family providing an insight into the private life of the great man. The visit includes an exhibition about Churchill himself, his war years and how he relaxed at Chartwell plus his studio - the largest single collection of Churchill's paintings. Surrounding the grounds are fabulous gardens designed by Sir Winston Churchill nestling in the larger Chartwell estate with superb views over the Weald of Kent.

Recent Reviews

Kimberly B.United States
September 2023

The 2 of us had a wonderful day with Dawn and her driver, Mark, in very comfortable car! Dawn planned a great visit to Chartwell and Hever Castle in Kent with on time collection from and return to the Cruise Terminal in Dover. Dawn shared so much knowledge & was very responsive to our personal requests as well. She made sure we were able to see Dover Castle on the way out of the port and, on our way back in, we had time to visit the Battle of Britain Memorial. We would love to tour with her again!

Malinda S.United States
August 2018

Dawn was great. She arrived on time. And, the tour was very informative and fun. Highly recommend Dawn. Wish we had used her for other tours.

Robertson B.United States
June 2017

Dawn and her driver were superb. We were picked up at our hotel precisely on time. Dawn was thoroughly knowledgeable and her pleasant personality made for a perfect day. We enthusiastically recommend both Dawn and this particular tour.

Carol M.Canada
October 2015

It was a pleasure to work with Dawn. She promptly replied to emails, gave great travel suggestions to enable us to easily get to Chartwell, and she was flexible with her timing. She was wonderful -- warm, very knowledgeable, great sense of humor and eager to help make the tour for my 86 year old Mom a success. I can't thank her enough for making our day a memorable one. Thank you Dawn, I hope we shall meet again. Carol McMullen, Canada

Your London tour itinerary

You will be met at Dover Cruise Terminal (or in London) by Dawn and her chauffeur to be driven to Chartwell just 1. 5 hours away deep into the Kent countryside. As the tour is personalised to your wishes, we will spend as long as you like here and depending on your timeframe, there are other sites we can visit on the return journey to Dover and your cruise ship, or to London. One suggestion is we travel back to Dover to explore Dover Castle where Churchill oversaw the commanding of Operation Dynamo from within the White Cliffs themselves. If you are returning to London, other places to visit en route (by prior arrangement) are Hever Castle, Ightham Mote or Eltham Palace amongst others.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

You will tour the English countryside to Chartwell in a licensed, fully insured chauffeured vehicle or executive style mini-coach, depending on the size of your party.

What's included
Other: Larger parties will require a different vehicle - price to be advised. Local taxes and relevant insurance.
Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: Entrance fees: Entry price at the gate GBP24
Food Drinks Snacks
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Meeting location

London, England, United Kingdom

This tour is available from any London port address, central London hotels, Dover Cruise Terminal

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Layover
Museums
Tour reference number
155968
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is perfect for those interested in the life and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill, as well as travellers who enjoy exploring historical sites and beautiful countryside landscapes. It's also ideal for families, as the tour is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Additionally, cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion will find this tour convenient.

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