Explore our website and discover a treasure trove of history, heritage and inspirational vacation ideas in Kent and South East England. Just 30 minutes from London, Kent has more castles and stately homes than any other region: 

• Explore the ancient cathedral cities of Canterbury and Rochester.

• Walk in the footsteps of the Tudors and aristocracy at Hever Castle, Knole and Chartwell.

• Be inspired by the great writers Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer and Charles Darwin. 

• Step up to the frontline of history at Dover Castle.

• Trace your roots of the pioneers who founded the first English speaking settlement at Jamestown, Virginia and visit the final resting place of Pocahontas.

The wider South East region really is quintessential England. Walk through magnificent gardens, relax in one of the many country pubs and rest your head in a quaint B&B or modern hotel. Visit:

• World-class attractions including Windsor Castle, Battle Abbey and Blenheim Palace

• Many of England’s most vibrant and interesting cities, such as Winchester, Oxford, Brighton and Portsmouth

• Some of England’s most iconic natural landscapes such as the New Forest, the Cotswolds and the Isle of Wight

Use this website to plan your next vacation to England.  We have some great itinerary ideas and suggestions for places to stay.  Whether you want to travel independently or book your trip via an operator or agent, we have all the information you need – what are you waiting for?

If you’ve visited the region before we would love you to upload some of your own photos – and to comment on other people’s vacation snaps!

Step deeper into England’s history: Kent and the South East are yours to discover!

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