In a full day of sightseeing, we can explore Highclere Castle which was used as the set for the fictional Downton Abbey, and also a very real location - Windsor Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in Europe.
Ancient Castles and Cathedrals
A luxury transfer between Southampton and London including time to enjoy the sights of Winchester and Chawton along the way, with London Private Tours
Portsmouth's historic Dockyard is located approximately 60 miles from London and is home to some of great naval ships including H.M.S Victory, the oldest commissioned warship in the world and a proud memorial to Admiral Lord Nelson, victor of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Leeds Castle was built in 1119 by Robert De Crevecouer as a Norman stronghold. In 1278 the castle became the property of King Edward 1st. Hever Castle is located in the County of Kent and is best known as the childhood home of King Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn.
Travelling East from London, we reach the county of Kent, the "garden of England", traditionally connected with the cultivation of hops used in the beer making process for centuries. The small village of Leeds is home to Henry VIIIs favourite Leeds Castle. Canterbury is 40 minutes away, and Dover is a little farther on.
Sissinghurst Castle Gardens were created by Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicholson in the 1930's. A visit is is often combined with a visit to Knole House, as this is the ancestral home of the Sackvilles and childhood home of Vita Sackville-West.
Hever Castle and Chartwell House are both located in the beautiful Kent countryside, an easy drive from London. Both have glorious grounds and gardens, and offer visitors a full taste of English heritage.
Windsor Castle and Hampton Court are two of the most famous royal residences in the UK, filled with history and grandeur. Close to London, we can visit both in a 9 hour day with an optional Pub Lunch.
Windsor Castle - Located 20 miles West of London, this imposing castle was built in the 11th Century as a defensive stronghold and Royal residence. Today it is the weekend retreat of His Majesty King Charles III.
This is an opportunity to visit two of our most prestigious sites, setting out from London for a full day tour - first to Windsor Castle, and then onward to ancient mystical Stonehenge.
We begin our tour in Salisbury, located approximately 20 minutes driving time from Stonehenge. After learning some of the secrets of Stonehenge, we travel on, northwest to Bath - famed for its Roman Bath Houses, stunning Abbey, and luxurious Royal Circle.
The spire of Salisbury Cathedral dominates the skyline for miles around whilst just 20 minutes drive away, ancient Stonehenge has stood for over 5,000 years and has baffled historians and archeologists as to how and why it was built.
Our tour through the Cotswolds – a range of hills with many pretty villages featuring houses with thatched roofs and Cotswolds stone buildings – will take you through Shakespeare Country featuring Stratford-upon-Avon, as well as Warwick Castle .