Seas, Teas and Tall Ships in Kent 2026
Historic Dockyard Chatham Credit Matty Graham
Biggen Hill Memorial Museum
Call the Midwife Location Tour
Cutty Sark Afternoon Tea © National Maritime Museum
Cutty Sark © National Maritime Museum
Painted Hall Old Royal Naval College Credit James Brittain
Restored naval dockyards, tall ships and a spirited World War II history: Kent’s maritime & wartime heritage is the theme of this fascinating tour.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Historic Dockyard Chatham
We visit The Historic Dockyard Chatham, one of Britain’s richest maritime history destinations. Covering 80 acres at Chatham’s former naval dockyard, the exhibits span 400 years of shipbuilding heritage. Amongst other activities, we can explore a Cold War submarine, WWII destroyer and Victorian sloop. We also take a Victorian Ropery Tour
to learn the art of ropemaking through exhibits and demonstrations.
HOW ABOUT?
For an extra special experience at the Dockyard, why not include a lunch in the Commissioner’s House (not usually open to the public) and a private history talk?
How about a Call the Midwife Location Tour at the Dockyard? Tours go behind the scenes of the series and discover how this site is turned into 1950s East London.
Ask your Account Manager for details.
Day 3 Greenwich
Today we have a full day to visit the home of time, Greenwich, where we explore its
attractions (such as the Royal Observatory, the Old Naval College or Greenwich Park),
before heading to the Cutty Sark for a late lunchtime entrance. During our self-guided
tour, we learn about the life of this historic tea clipper, enjoying a cream tea at the end.
Day 4 Chartwell & Biggin Hill Memorial Museum
Today we visit Chartwell, the family home of Sir Winston Churchill. The house remains much as it was, so provides a unique insight into one of Britain’s greatest leaders. This afternoon we visit Biggin Hill Memorial Museum. Our 1-hour guided tour traces the story of RAF Biggin Hill. We also enjoy scones with tea/coffee.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Historic Dockyard Chatham
We visit The Historic Dockyard Chatham, one of Britain’s richest maritime history destinations. Covering 80 acres at Chatham’s former naval dockyard, the exhibits span 400 years of shipbuilding heritage. Amongst other activities, we can explore a Cold War submarine, WWII destroyer and Victorian sloop. We also take a Victorian Ropery Tour
to learn the art of ropemaking through exhibits and demonstrations.
HOW ABOUT?
For an extra special experience at the Dockyard, why not include a lunch in the Commissioner’s House (not usually open to the public) and a private history talk?
How about a Call the Midwife Location Tour at the Dockyard? Tours go behind the scenes of the series and discover how this site is turned into 1950s East London.
Ask your Account Manager for details.
Day 3 Greenwich
Today we have a full day to visit the home of time, Greenwich, where we explore its
attractions (such as the Royal Observatory, the Old Naval College or Greenwich Park),
before heading to the Cutty Sark for a late lunchtime entrance. During our self-guided
tour, we learn about the life of this historic tea clipper, enjoying a cream tea at the end.
Day 4 Chartwell & Biggin Hill Memorial Museum
Today we visit Chartwell, the family home of Sir Winston Churchill. The house remains much as it was, so provides a unique insight into one of Britain’s greatest leaders. This afternoon we visit Biggin Hill Memorial Museum. Our 1-hour guided tour traces the story of RAF Biggin Hill. We also enjoy scones with tea/coffee.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Bridgewood Manor Hotel
Chatham, Kent
A warm welcome awaits at the charming Bridgewood Manor Hotel, situated near Maidstone, the county town of Kent. Each of the 100 spacious bedrooms is equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities, and guests also enjoy free use of the leisure facilities, which include an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym. The restaurant offers a pleasant dining experience and there is plenty of comfortable seating
in the bar for relaxing. Outside, there is also a pretty courtyard to enjoy.
• Ground-floor rooms • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Bridgewood Manor Hotel
Chatham, Kent
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £424pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £123
Inclusions
• Entrance to Historic Dockyard Chatham including Ropery Tour
• Entrance to Cutty Sark and cream tea
• Entrance to Chartwell
• Entrance to RAF Biggin Hill Memorial Museum with guided tour and tea and scones
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
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