Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # England Plus Tours Private Tours for Small Groups and Families ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://englandplustours.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://englandplustours.com/blog/) - [Why use a Blue Badge Driver Guide](https://englandplustours.com/why-use-a-blue-badge-driver-guide/) - First of all, what is a Blue Badge Guide and what is a Driver Guide? A Blue Badge is the highest creditation for a professional tour guide in the United Kingdom. Such guides may study for years in order to achieve this status and even then it only covers the particular region for which they - [Life in 'Hellfire Corner' 1939-45](https://englandplustours.com/life-in-hellfire-corner/) - When you start reading about the events of WW2 in the British Isles, you frequently come across photos of the devastating aftermath of the bombing of London. You may also come across many photos from the invasion of Normandy. If Nazi forces could bomb London, which is about 70 miles away from the closest point - [Our Mercedes V Class](https://englandplustours.com/our-mercedes-v-class/) - We recently took a deep breath and invested in a top of the range 8-seater V Class Mercedes. Our last private-hire vehicle was a 7-seater Volkswagen Sharan, which we bought in March 2020, just before the pandemic. We soon realised that this was bad timing as the poor thing was left depreciating in the - [007 in Kent](https://englandplustours.com/007-in-kent/) - You may not realise that several of Ian Fleming’s original novels were set in England, and indeed in Kent. The truth of the matter is that the majority of the films do not follow the novels very closely, but if you are an aficionado of 007 and his creator, Ian Fleming, you may well be ## Pages - [Home](https://englandplustours.com/) - England Plus Tours is a small family company that offers private excursions for small groups and families throughout the south east of England and beyond. - [Testimonials](https://englandplustours.com/about-us/972-2/) - TESTIMONIALS "The tour provided us with a real insight into life in the United Kingdom" Wonderful Tour “We spent a wonderful day with Tanya. She is so knowledgeable about the area and very accommodating. Dover Castle is an amazing structure and she made sure we got some great photos. The White Cliffs of Dover were - [Shore Excursions](https://englandplustours.com/shore-excursions/) - SHORE EXCURSIONS Find below a selection of our most popular shore excursions available from the Ports of Dover, Greenwich and Tilbury. If you would like to mix and match our excursions, we can propose an itinerary to make the most of your limited time ashore. Apart from visiting the sites, we can also stop off for - [Terms and Conditions](https://englandplustours.com/terms-and-conditions/) - TERMS AND CONDITIONS Booking with England Plus Tours could not be simpler or more flexible. After agreeing on the final route and price, we will send you an invoice via PayPal. We ask for a 10% deposit to hold the booking with the balance due 1 calendar month before the tour. Payment can be made - [FAQs](https://englandplustours.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - FAQs What Is Included? Services of a professional driver guide throughout Transportation in luxury 7-seater vehicle with excellent visibility Fuel, parking and tolls Public liability insurance and necessary private hire licences Bottle of mineral water per person Audio receiver with headphone for listening to commentary in vehicle How long are the tours? The duration of - [Food & Drink](https://englandplustours.com/days-out-3/) - FOOD & DRINK Afternoon Tea and Leeds Castle On this excursion enjoy a visit to Leeds Castle, often referred to as ‘The Loveliest Castle in the World’ and experience an afternoon tea in an elegant manor house. Afternoon tea is a quintessential English tradition introduced to the upper classes in the 1840s. CONTACT US Vineyards - [Longer Tours](https://englandplustours.com/longer-tours/) - LONGER TOURS Have you ever considered taking a private tour, rather than taking a coach tour or driving yourself? With all the details taken care of ahead of time, you still have the flexibility to choose your own hotels, decide where you would like to eat and select the places you visit. Everything to suit - [Days Out In Kent](https://englandplustours.com/days-out/) - DAYS OUT IN KENT Our ‘Days Out in Kent’ tours all have a predominant theme. For easy reference, these tours are divided into: ‘Food & Drink’, ‘Gardens of the South East’ and ‘Steeped in History’. All tours can be mixed and matched and be of any length. Just contact us for a quote. CONTACT US - [About Us](https://englandplustours.com/about-us/) - About Us Tanya Originally trained as a translator, I started my career in tourism by working on cruise ships. After moving to Kent, I was very proud to gain the prestigious Blue Badge* for tour guiding in the South East of England. I am also a fully licensed driver guide and secretary of the South - [Gardens of the South East](https://englandplustours.com/the-garden-of-england/) - GARDENS OF THE SOUTH EAST There are many superb gardens to visit throughout the south east of England, ranging from well-known estates such as Sissinghurst and Great Dixter to smaller gardens such as Doddington Place and Pashley Manor, which are equally worthwhile. Depending on the season, we can propose a tour to one or more - [Steeped in History](https://englandplustours.com/medieval-kent/) - STEEPED IN HISTORY Canterbury, Chilham & Leeds Castle First visit Leeds Castle, ‘the Loveliest Castle in the World’, rising majestically from the still waters of its moat. Surrounded by 500 acres of parkland, gardens and a golf course, it is without doubt one of the most beautiful sights in Kent. We continue our journey through some - [Payment Failed](https://englandplustours.com/payment-failed/) - We're sorry, but your transaction failed to process. 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After time for photos, we continue to the White Cliffs Experience where we will take a short stroll to a vantage spot offering a classic view of the famous cliffs together with Dover’s mighty Norman Castle. Driving down a tunnel cut through the White Cliffs, we reach Samphire Hoe, Eurotunnel’s nature reserve which was created out of rubble during the construction of the Channel Tunnel. It is the only place in Kent where you can stand on reclaimed land and be wowed by the line of famous White Cliffs behind you. Our final stop is at the Battle of Britain Memorial where we learn about “The Few”, who protected this coast and the rest of the country in the worrying times of 1940. The Memorial is located on the clifftop from where you can admire stunning views over the English Channel and, on a clear day, the French coastline. - [Kent in The Battle of Britain](https://englandplustours.com/tour/kent-in-battle-of-britain/) - Explore the area around Dover to learn about the important role of this part of the country throughout WW2. Picture the life of the British people who lived in ‘Hellfire Corner’ during this tumultuous period. Step back in time to WW2 and see for yourself how the section of coast between Folkestone and Dover played such a vital role in defending the realm by guarding its most crucial line of defence. After leaving the Port of Dover we first head to picturesque St Margaret's Bay, dramatically located underneath the famous White Cliffs of Dover. We then travel inland to the unique Battle of Britain Museum in Hawkinge, the site of the closest airfield to occupied France during WW2. On our way back from Hawkinge, we drive through the seaside town of Folkestone, which played a very important role during both world wars. Our next stop is the poignant Battle of Britain Memorial located on the cliff top in Capel-le-Ferne. After our visit to the Memorial we drive along the cliffs back to Dover cruise terminal. - [Leeds Castle and Rochester](https://englandplustours.com/tour/leeds-castle-and-rochester/) - [Hampton Court Palace, home of King Henry VIII](https://englandplustours.com/tour/hampton-court-palace-home-of-king-henry-viii/) - [Hever Castle and Chartwell](https://englandplustours.com/tour/hevercastleandchartwell/) - Drive across the county of Kent to Chartwell, Winston Churchill's beloved home. Visit the house which remains largely untouched from the days when Churchill lived there. Also visit the extensive gardens and Winston's studio where many of his art works are on display. After a spot of lunch at Chartwell, we continue through the idyllic Kent countryside to Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife. The moated castle is a medieval gem and is a photographer's delight. The gardens are equally outstanding throughout the year. - [Windsor Castle and Runnymede](https://englandplustours.com/tour/windsor-castle/) - [Medieval Sandwich and Walmer Castle](https://englandplustours.com/tour/the-remarkable-east-coast-of-kent/) - From the Port of Dover, we will head north to the ancient Cinque Port of Sandwich, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the country. After strolling through Sandwich on a guided walk and hearing quirky stories about its past and present, we will follow the coastal route to Walmer Castle via well-known golf courses and other Kentish towns and villages. In Walmer Castle, we will have an opportunity to see the historic quarters once occupied by William Pitt the Younger and the Duke of Wellington. We will also see the apartment of some very recent Lord Wardens of the Cinque Ports, including Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother who stayed during her time as Lord Warden. Before returning to the cruise terminal, we will see the Dover Patrol Monument offering dramatic views over the English Channel. From there, we will go down to the beach in St Margaret’s Bay, nestled underneath the towering White Cliffs. Following the coastline back to Dover, we will see South Foreland Lighthouse and Dover Castle, the largest Norman Castle in the country. - [Charming Rye and the Gardens at Sissinghurst](https://englandplustours.com/tour/medieval-rye-and-the-gardens-of-sissinghurst-castle/) - From the Port of Dover, we will head west to the ancient town of Rye, one of the medieval gems in the region. On the way to Rye, you will learn about unique natural features of this part of the Kent coast as well about historical events which happened here throughout the centuries. After exploring and learning about Rye with its tales of smuggling, murder, a bustling marine trade and 19th-century bohemian period, we will have a chance to get some lunch either in a charming tearoom or a traditional pub. After a short scenic drive, we will spend the second half of the day exploring Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, one of the best-known gardens in England and once home to writer and garden designer Vita Sackville-West. We will take an alternate route for our relaxing journey back to Dover Cruise Terminal, taking in more of the enchanting Kentish countryside. - [Canterbury, Countryside and Kent Villages](https://englandplustours.com/tour/canterbury-countryside-kent-villages/) - After leaving the Port of Dover we will take a picturesque route through the North Downs valley to Canterbury passing through some beautiful places on the way with stunning views, charming villages and rolling hills covered in vineyards. After arriving in Canterbury, we will go on a guided walk through the medieval streets of the city. You will hear fascinating stories about the history and current life of the city and will haveplenty of opportunities to see and learn about some very charming buildings. Upon completion of the tour, you will have an opportunity to visit Canterbury Cathedral, stopoff for a cup of tea with scones or have a look at the shops in the centre. After our visit to Canterbury, we will make our way back to Dover. We will take another scenicroute allowing you to soak up more of the Kentish countryside and quaint villages. We may stop off for photos and further exploration if you so wish. ## Elementor Header & Footer Builder - [Site Footer](https://englandplustours.com/elementor-hf/site-footer/) - Private Tours for Small Groups and Families Site Navigation Menu Home Page About Us Testimonials FAQs Terms & Conditions Shore Excursions Days Out in Kent Food & Drink Gardens of the South East Steeped in History Longer Tours Contact Us Our Blog We look forward to seeing you very soon! ## Categories - [Themed tours](https://englandplustours.com/category/themed-tours/) ## Tour Types - [Walking](https://englandplustours.com/tour-type/walking/) - Includes a walking tour with a licensed guide ## Tour Areas - [Kent](https://englandplustours.com/tour-area/kent/) - [Dover](https://englandplustours.com/tour-area/dover/) - [Canterbury](https://englandplustours.com/tour-area/canterbury/) - [Sandwich](https://englandplustours.com/tour-area/sandwich/) - [Walmer](https://englandplustours.com/tour-area/walmer/) - [Folkestone](https://englandplustours.com/tour-area/folkestone/) - Seaside resort that played an important role in both World Wars - [Hawkinge](https://englandplustours.com/tour-area/hawkinge/) - [Rye](https://englandplustours.com/tour-area/rye/) - [Sissinghurst](https://englandplustours.com/tour-area/sissinghurst/) - [Windsor](https://englandplustours.com/tour-area/windsor/) - The longest inhabited Royal castle in the world - [Hever and Westerham](https://englandplustours.com/tour-area/hever-and-westerham/)