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Tourism South East: History in the making visit some of the most iconic venues and gardens🏵️ 🏰👑

History is about stories and who doesn’t like a great story?

Visit South East England with your group, and discover a destination full of history and stories. Step back in time to the Tudor period at Hever Castle as it unveils the newly refurbished Boleyn Apartment, explore the Kent coast an area rich in history and heritage with links to great names of the past, and admire the stunning scenery at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens with over 200 years of history to discover.

Experience a group tour with the 2022/23 Silver award winner Eton Visitor Information Centre around the historic town of Eton, or visit the iconic Royal Borough of Windsor with its unrivalled royal heritage just waiting to be explored.

 

 

Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Kent

Hever Castle’s Boleyn Apartment

Hever Castle recently unveiled the newly refurbished Boleyn Apartment. The rooms have been entirely refurnished, redecorated, and rehung with textiles to suggest their appearance when Anne Boleyn used them. They are only surviving suite of rooms lived in by the family and incredibly they’re largely structurally unaltered.

As well as the chance for visitors to walk in this famous family’s footsteps, they will be able to find out more about the part Hever Castle played in the love affair between Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII.

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Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, Horsham West Sussex

Discover a Horticultural Haven

For over two centuries, our gardens have been a sanctuary for nature enthusiasts, offering a serene landscape adorned with rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, seven lakes, and more!

Groups can enjoy the beauty of our Grade I listed woodland gardens set within the West Sussex National Landscape. Wander through our expansive sculpture park, included with admission, and savour seasonal delights at our on-site cafes.

Free coach driver admission and a £10 refreshment voucher.

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Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate, Kent

Explore the Historic Kent Coastline

From Romans and Vikings, visitors have been experiencing the coast of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate for years, all just 90 minutes from London.

Grab a hard hat to explore Ramsgate’s historical civilian wartime tunnels  as seen above. Take control of WWII fighter plane simulators at the Spitfire and Hurricane Museum

Marvel at African and Asian natural history at the Powell-Cotton Museum Quex House and Gardens.

The area boasts the UK’s only Royal Harbour and links to famous artists, authors and architects

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Visit Eton, Berkshire

Immersed in history and fascinating architecture

Bring your group to visit Eton!

Guided tours of the historic town and visits to college museums are now available.

Led by local guides and organised by the Eton Information Centre you can include a tour as part of a wider itinerary or ideal as a day visit, Tours run throughout the year.

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Royal Borough Of Windsor & Maidenhead, Berkshire

A place that embodies the history of the nation

With 1,000 years of history and an unrivalled royal heritage, it’s easy to see why Royal Windsor has become home to the UK’s most iconic visitor attractions, some of the country’s top sporting and cultural events, and some surprising hidden gems.

Windsor Castle is the dazzling centrepiece sat high on the hill for all to admire, but there are many more experiences beyond the Castle. Whether you’re creating tours for groups or independent travellers, we’ve got ideas aplenty.

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Fam Trip to visit Flanders Fields with VisitFlanders

A last-minute opportunity to visit Flanders Fields 15-17 October

Excursions 2024 featured Flanders Fields Museum and its partner museums. Visitflanders is offering the opportunity to discover Ypres and Flanders Fields on a hosted fam trip visit from 15 to 17 October. See newly enhanced museums and activities groups can experience on a commemorative visit.

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