Leeds Castle & Coastal Kent

LEEDS CASTLE AND COASTAL KENT

 

1 – 5 October 2026

Thursday- Monday

5 Days

From £589

 

The delightful county of Kent is blessed with charming English countryside and is well situated for our tour. We feature a visit to ‘The most beautiful castle in the world’ – as Leeds Castle is known. Taking in beautiful countryside this Spring, explore the historic towns, cities and coast.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Leeds Castle   |   Maidstone   |   Royal Tunbridge Wells   |   Rochester   |   Broadstairs   |   Whitstable

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your selected pick-up point and travel to Kent arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Maidstone and Royal Tunbridge Wells

This morning, we drive into Maidstone where you have time to explore the town and obtain lunch before our afternoon visit to Royal Tunbridge Wells. The town lies in the heart of the beautiful High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The historic spa town has welcomed visitors for over 400 years. Browse among the chic independent shops of the colonnaded Pantiles and the High Street, with its buzzy cafe’s bars, and one-of-a-kind shops.

 

DAY THREE – Rochester and Leeds Castle

This morning we visit the town of Rochester with its magnificent cathedral and historic castle. Take a stroll along High Street and explore the old town and cobbled streets. We have a chance to obtain lunch here before our afternoon visit to Leeds Castle.

 

Leeds Castle is set on two islands on the River Len and has been home to generations of lords and ladies for over 1,000 years. We are transported through around 900 years of the castle’s history – in a sumptuous mix of period architecture, impressive interiors, and family treasures.

 

DAY FOUR – Broadstairs and Whitstable

This morning, we enjoy a scenic drive through the Kent Downs to the coastal town of Broadstairs. The town lies above a harbour with cliffs on either side. It has seven bays of golden sand, which are (from south to north) Dumpton Gap, Louisa Bay, Viking Bay, Stone Bay, Joss Bay, Kingsgate Bay and Botany Bay. North Foreland rises between Stone Bay and Joss Bay.  On the cliffs above Kingsgate Bay is Kingsgate Castle, formerly part of the estate of Lord Holland but now converted into private residences.

After our visit we journey to Whitstable. It has traditional charms, a strong arts culture and rich maritime history.  Whitstable's main claim to fame is its oysters which remain an intrinsic part of this sea town's character and are celebrated every July at the Oyster Festival. 

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival

Porterage on arrival and departure

Leeds Castle, Maidstone.

 

THE BRIDGEWOOD MANOR HOTEL & SPA, CHATHAM

Bridgewood Manor Hotel and Spa is a charming four-star hotel, situated on the edge of historic Rochester, the hotel is in the heart of the Garden of England. The spa hotel benefits from a range of excellent amenities with beautiful rooms, a luxurious spa, indoor swimming pool and fitness centre, and all other amenities you would expect from a hotel of this standard. Hotel has a lift.

 

Single rooms are double for sole occupancy.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival

Porterage on arrival and departure

Leeds Castle, Maidstone.

 

THE BRIDGEWOOD MANOR HOTEL & SPA, CHATHAM

Bridgewood Manor Hotel and Spa is a charming four-star hotel, situated on the edge of historic Rochester, the hotel is in the heart of the Garden of England. The spa hotel benefits from a range of excellent amenities with beautiful rooms, a luxurious spa, indoor swimming pool and fitness centre, and all other amenities you would expect from a hotel of this standard. Hotel has a lift.

 

Single rooms are double for sole occupancy

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television	Wheelchair accessible
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wi-Fi
Indoor Swimming Pool
Gym

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	1 – 5 OCT 2026	THURSDAY	£589	£100 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£36

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

The Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa, Chatham. Leeds Castle