Eastbourne, Castles and Gardens
Eastbourne, Castles and Gardens
Eastbourne, Castles and Gardens
8 Days Starting and ending in Eastbourne, UK
Visiting: Eastbourne, Hever Castle, Leeds Castle, National Trust - Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Tour operator:
Tour code:
uk8eas
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
The delightful resort of Eastbourne enjoys a glorious location, sheltered by the rolling South Downs, with lines of colourful deckchairs along the promenade. Discover the finest historic properties in Sussex on this fantastic tour, including Hever Castle.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Eastbourne
Location: Eastbourne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Burlington or Majestic Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Eastbourne and our hotel for seven nights.
Day 2 : Hever Castle
Location: Hever Castle
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Burlington or Majestic Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore romantic Hever Castle and its exquisitely presented gardens.
Here you’ll find lavishly furnished rooms and one of the best collections of Tudor portraits and tales of Royalty, as this was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Set in magnificent gardens, this romantic castle formed the backdrop to a sequence of tumultuous events that changed the course of British history forever.
Day 3 : Day At Leisure Or Hastings And Rye
Location: Eastbourne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Burlington or Majestic Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a day at leisure in seaside Eastbourne or why not join our optional excursion to hilltop Rye. This once-fortified town played an important role in the defence of the south coast of England, with tales of smugglers and highwaymen to be discovered amongst the cobbled streets and secret passages.
We also call at historic Hastings, where the ruins of the castle watch over the town and the three-mile stretch of glorious seafront.
Day 4 : Leeds Castle
Location: Leeds Castle
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Burlington or Majestic Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Discover the 'loveliest castle in the world' on our excursion to glorious Leeds Castle. Designed to impress and amaze, Leeds Castle rises majestically from the still waters of its moat and is, without one of the most spectacular castles in England. Surrounded by 500 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens, Leeds Castle has been a Norman stronghold, the private property of six English queens, a home to Henry VIII and is now one of the most visited historic buildings in Britain.
Day 5 : Day At Leisure
Location: Eastbourne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Burlington or Majestic Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a day to relax and explore Eastbourne at your own pace. Located on the Sunshine Coast, Eastbourne has an abundance of seaside attractions, and when the spectacular Carpet Gardens are in full bloom they are a sight to behold!
Day 6 : Day At Leisure Or Brighton
Location: Eastbourne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Burlington or Majestic Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Discover Eastbourne with a free day, or join our optional excursion along the coast to Brighton. Bursting with attractions from the extravagant Pavilion and interesting museums, to the stunning beach and superb shopping Lanes.
The historic 'Lanes' are a joy to wander around, with narrow alleyways, hidden squares, exciting independent shops, legendary jewellers and plenty of places to eat, drink and watch the world go by!
Day 7 : Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Location: National Trust - Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Burlington or Majestic Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Sissinghurst Castle Garden was the backdrop for a diverse history, from its astonishing time as a prison to being the home of the women's land army. The gardens here evoke the surroundings, with a Rose Garden, Lime Walk, White Garden and the colourful Cottage Garden.
"Cram, cram, cram every chink and cranny" was the approach to planting by Vita Sackville-West when her and her husband took ownership of the Sissinghurst Castle in 1930, and they set to work designing a garden that now is world-renowned and delights visitors from across the world.
Day 8 : Return Home
Location: Eastbourne
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Accommodation
You will stay for seven nights at the Burlington or Majestic Hotel in Eastbourne.
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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