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Here we list the standard price tours available from London. Each tour is available in two different types of vehicle (see prices page for vehicle details) and can be ordered by contacting us, ensuring a vehicle and chauffeur are reserved for you. Further information about our destinations can be obtained by following the links. These links are not part of the Westend Chauffeur Services web site and will open a new browser window. Need to convert these UK prices? Click here to open a currency exchange site in a new window.
River Stour in Canterbury - image by David Iliff courtesy Wikipedia 0930 Leave London 1100 Arrive Leeds Castle - a XIIIth century moated castle - the only remaining inhabited example built by Crevecouer 1300 Lunch in Canterbury or at the Three Chimneys XVth century Inn at Biddenden 1430 Walking tour of Canterbury - the Cathedral dates back to 597AD 1600 Leave for London - arriving approximately 1730
Leeds Castle, courtesy David Iliff, Wikipedia
0930 Leave London 1030 Arrive Chartwell - Sir Winston Churchill's country home from 1924 until his death (house open 1100 - 1700 - entry by timed ticket - so early arrival recommended - closed Monday & Tuesday - Monday only in July & August) 1300 Lunch at George & Dragon Inn, Speldhurst - Kent's oldest pub 1500 Arrive Hever Castle, Edenbridge - former home of Viscount Astor which he restored in 1890 and is said to be haunted by the ghost of Ann Boleyn 1630 Leave for London - arriving approximately 1730
Knole House by William Owens of PicturesOfEngland.com
Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, courtesy Wikipedia 1000 Leave London 1115 Arrive Knole House, Sevenoaks - dating from 1456 and given to the first Earl of Dorset by Queen Elizabeth I open 1200 - 1600 Wednesday thru Saturday 1300 Lunch at the Three Chimneys XVth century Inn at Biddenden 1430 Arrive Sissinghurst Castle - garden created by Vita Sackville-West and her husband - Sir Harold Nicholson (closed Monday. Tuesday thru Friday open 1300 - 1830; Saturday & Sunday 1000 - 1730 entry by timed ticket) 1630 Leave for London - arriving approximately 1800
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Down House is the former home of the English naturalist Charles Darwin. Penshurst Place is a stately home with gardens both dating back over 650 years. 1000 Leave London. 1100 Arrive Downe House, Downe village nr Biggin Hill. 1300 Leave for Penshurst. 1330 Lunch in the Leicester Arms, Penshurst village. 1430 Walk across to Penshurst Place. 1630 Leave for London arriving back at your hotel approx. 1800.
Arundel Castle, courtesy Wikipedia 0930 Leave London
Petworth House by John Ware of PicturesOfEngland.com 1100 Arrive Arundel Castle, home of Duke of Norfolk dating from Xth century (open 1200 - Sunday thru Friday) 1300 Lunch at Dolphon & Anchor Inn - Chichester 1500 Arrive Petworth House, XVIIth century - 700 acres of grounds by Capability Brown (open from 1300 - 1730 daily closed Thursday & Friday) 1700 Leave for London - arriving approximately 1830
Blenheim Palace, image courtesy Wikipedia
Cottages in the Cotswolds - image by David Iliff courtesy Wikipedia 0930 Leave London 1100 Arrive Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill & home of the Duke of Marlborough - 2000 acres of grounds by Capability Brown 1330 Lunch at Kings Head Inn at Bledington 1500 Tour the Cotswolds including Chipping Norton; Stow on the Wold; Moreton in Marsh; Broadway; the Slaughters; Bourton on the Water & Burford 1800 Leave for London - arriving approximately 1900 Note - Oxford City can also be included on this tour
0930 Leave London 1100 Arrive Stratford upon Avon - birthplace of William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. Warwick Castle. Photos courtesy Wikipedia.
1200 Visit Anne Hathaway's Cottage at Shottery 1300 Visit Mary Arden's house at Wilmcote 1330 Lunch in Warwick 1500 Visit Warwick Castle 1630 Leave for London - arriving approximately 1830
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0930 Leave London 1100 Arrive Waddesdon Manor, a French renaissance style chateau built by Baron de Rothschild in the 1870's (entry by timed ticket bookable in advance - open from 1100 to 1600 - closed Monday & Tuesday)
1330 Lunch at Bell Inn - Aston Clinton 1500 Arrive Stowe - visit gardens & view house (occupied by the school - open during holiday - Monday; Wednesday; Friday & Sunday 1000 - 1700) 1700 Leave for London - arriving approximately 1830
0930 Leave London
Cambridge, courtesy Wikipedia 1100 Arrive Cambridge - tour of City & principal colleges 1330 Lunch at the Swan Inn - Lavenham 1500 Visit the XVth century Guildhall 1630 Visit Constable country - Flatford Cottage Lock & Mill 1730 Leave for London - arriving approximately 1900
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Stonehenge, courtesy Wikipedia 1100 Arrive Stonehenge - prehistoric monument which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 1200 Visit Old Sarum - a walled Roman fort & township 1300 Arrive Salisbury - visit cathedral & take lunch 1530 Tour of the New Forest 1700 Leave for London - arriving approximately 1830
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0930 Leave London
Royal Crescent, Bath - image by David Iliff courtesy Wikipedia 1130 Arrive Bath - tour of the City including Royal Crescent & the Roman baths
Lacock Abbey, courtesy of The Lacock Web 1300 Choice of lunch in Bath or a local pub 1500 Arrive Chippenham and visit Lacock Abbey - founded 1232 1630 Leave for London - arriving approximately 1800
0930 Leave London 1030 Arrive Windsor Castle - founded by William I on the site of an earlier fortress - time to catch the wonderful views from the ramparts; see the chapel; dolls house; view over Eton college and river Thames and the Royal apartments.
Windsor Castle from the Long Walk, courtesy maidenhead.net. Hampton Court Palace courtesy Wikipedia. 1300 Lunch in Windsor or at the Thames Court pub on the towpath at Shepperton 1430 Arrive Hampton Court Palace - built by Cardinal Wolsey in 1515 but surrendered by him to King Henry VIII in 1526 - a Royal residence through to George III 1630 Leave for London - arriving approximately 1730
0930 Leave your London hotel and overview of the Royal Palaces - Kensington Palace; Westminster Palace; St. James' Palace; Lambeth Palace & Buckingham Palace. Through Hyde Park; St. James' Park, Green Park and Kensington Palace Gardens - changing of the Foot & HorseGuards Westminster Abbey & Cathedral; 10 Downing Street and the Cabinet War Rooms, where Churchill & staff ran the last war - all in the City of Westminster
St Paul's Cathedral, London, courtesy Wikipedia 1300 Lunch at the Prospect of Whitby pub - or a restaurant of your choice 1430 Tour of the City of London - the square mile & financial quarter - to include Pudding Lane, where the Great Fire started in 1666 and the monument to it built by Sir Christopher Wren - as was St Paul's Cathedral where Diana married Charles. Guildhall built 1411-1435 & The Tower of London and Tower bridge - Lloyds of London & the Barbican built out of the ruins of the last war blitz. 1730 Return to your hotel
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A fantastic 2-day trip to the west country - let us show you the best that part of the world has on offer! Day 1...
Lost Valley at Heligan, 0905 Flight leaves Gatwick bound for Newquay. 1050 Arrive Newquay, you are collected by our car. 1130 Arrive at the Lost Gardens of Heligan. This is the largest garden restoration project in Europe and extends to some 80 acres. The restored garden remains largely untouched, as it was in Victorian times. 1400 Lunch in a local pub - The Crown Inn at Lanlivery.
Eden Project. Photos Charles Francis. 1445 Arrive Eden Project. This is a large fascinating scientific experiement, covering 35 acres and featuring 3 "biomes" - areas in which plants from different climate zones are grown. Two of the biomes are literally giant conservatories and there are many spcecies of plants to view. 1730 To the highly recommended Tresanton Hotel for your overnight stay. Day 2...0930 To the peaceful Trelissick Garden (National Trust), going via King Harry ferry across the river Fal. The ferry has been in operation since 1888.
Tate at St Ives, courtesy of The Tate web site 1200 Leave for St Ives and lunch at the lookout bar at Pedn-Olva Hotel, located right on the water's edge. 1330 Tour St Ives on foot and visit the Tate St Ives - a recently-built art gallery offering a unique introduction to modern art. 1530 Leave for Newquay airport and depart at 1750 for return to Gatwick airport.
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