Kent Heritage and Call the Midwife Experience
Mon 10 May - Fri 14 May 2027: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Kent with Jones Holidays staying at the Orida Hotel, Maidstone
KENT HERITAGE & CALL THE MIDWIFE EXPERIENCE
10 – 14 May 2027
Monday – Friday
5 Days
From £699
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, Hever Castle with its Tudor connections, and Historic Dockyard Chatham, the filming location for Call the Midwife.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
· Discover the elegant spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells
· Explore the romantic Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn
· Visit the lively seaside resort of Southend-on-Sea
· Explore charming streets of Rochester with its links to Charles Dickens
· Discover Britain’s naval history at Chatham Historic Dockyard
· Step into the world of Call the Midwife on this fascinating guided tour
· Wander through medieval streets of Canterbury filled with history and character
· Visit the stunning Leeds Castle, often described as “the loveliest castle in the world.
DAY ONE – Arrival
We depart from your home and travel to Maidstone, arriving late afternoon.
DAY TWO – Tunbridge Wells, Hever Castle and Southend-on-Sea
This morning we drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells. This historic spa town has welcomed visitors for over 400 years. Browse the chic independent shops of the colonnaded Pantiles and the buzzy cafes, bars, music, and one-of-a-kind shops on the high street. After lunch, we journey to Hever Castle, the former childhood home of Anne Boleyn. The story of the Tudors at Hever is depicted in the many portraits around the castle. We’ll then have free time this afternoon for you to enjoy Southend-on-Sea at your leisure.
DAY THREE – Rochester and Chatham Historic Naval Dockyard, Call the Midwife Tour
Today we will visit Rochester, where Centuries of history and heritage are waiting to be discover in a place cherished by the Victorian novelist Charles Dickens, who lived in the area as a child and returned as a successful author. Rochester also has a magnificent Cathedral. Later, we travel the short distance to Chatham and the famous Historic Naval Dockyard. This is the filming location for the popular series Call the Midwife. We will enjoy a themed, guided tour including access to the impressive new Call the Midwife exhibition. After our tour, you are free to explore the abundance of historic buildings dating from 1704, three warships, dry docks, the Royal Dockyard Museum, and much more.
DAY FOUR – Canterbury and Leeds Castle
Today we visit to historic Canterbury, with its famous Cathedral. The town centre is very compact and is best explored on foot or by horse-drawn carriage. We have a chance to have lunch here before we visit Leeds Castle this afternoon. Set on two islands on the River Len, the castle has been home to generations of Lords and Ladies for over 1000 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 FIVE – Departure
After breakfast this morning we depart 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
Porterage on arrival and departure
Hever Castle
Leeds Castle
Historic Naval Dockyard Chatham
Call the Midwife Tour.
ORIDA HOTEL, MAIDSTONE
The Orida Hotel, Maidstone is located 10 minutes from central Maidstone. Hotel facilities include an indoor pool, spa and gym. Bedrooms are all ensuite, and have television, hairdryer, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The Hotel does not have a lift but has ground floor rooms available.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Hever Castle
Leeds Castle
Historic Naval Dockyard Chatham
Call the Midwife Tour.
ORIDA HOTEL, MAIDSTONE
The Orida Hotel, Maidstone is located 10 minutes from central Maidstone. Hotel facilities include an indoor pool, spa and gym. Bedrooms are all ensuite, and have television, hairdryer, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The Hotel does not have a lift but has ground floor rooms available.
HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE
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Rooms |
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3 star |
Tea/coffee making facilities |
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Bar |
Television |
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Restaurant |
Hairdryer |
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Lounge |
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Gym |
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Swimming Pool |
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Wifi |
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.
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DAYS |
TOUR DATE |
DEPARTS |
TERMS |
SUPPLEMENT |
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5 |
10 – 14 MAY 2027 |
MONDAY |
£699 |
£140 SINGLE |
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JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE |
£38 |
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Why Travel with Jones Holidays?
With our warm, friendly hosts, comfortable coaches, and attention to detail, your holiday will be smooth, enjoyable, and filled with good company. Let us take care of everything.
At Jones Holidays, we believe solo travellers deserve fair prices and peace of mind. That's why our Single Supplement Price Promise ensures you only pay what we pay—nothing more. If hotels charge us a single supplement, we’ll pass it on without adding a penny extra; that’s our promise to you.
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).
B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
DAY ONED
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We depart from your home and travel to Maidstone, arriving late afternoon. |
DAY TWOB, D
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This morning we drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells. This historic spa town has welcomed visitors for over 400 years. Browse the chic independent shops of the colonnaded Pantiles and the buzzy cafes, bars, music, and one-of-a-kind shops on the high street. After lunch, we journey to Hever Castle, the former childhood home of Anne Boleyn. The story of the Tudors at Hever is depicted in the many portraits around the castle. We'll then have free time this afternoon for you to enjoy Southend-on-Sea at your leisure. |
DAY THREEB, D
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Today we will visit Rochester, where Centuries of history and heritage are waiting to be discover in a place cherished by the Victorian novelist Charles Dickens, who lived in the area as a child and returned as a successful author. Rochester also has a magnificent Cathedral. Later, we travel the short distance to Chatham and the famous Historic Naval Dockyard. This is the filming location for the popular series Call the Midwife. We will enjoy a themed, guided tour including access to the impressive new Call the Midwife exhibition. After our tour, you are free to explore the abundance of historic buildings dating from 1704, three warships, dry docks, the Royal Dockyard Museum, and much more. |
DAY FOURB, D
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Today we visit to historic Canterbury, with its famous Cathedral. The town centre is very compact and is best explored on foot or by horse-drawn carriage. We have a chance to have lunch here before we visit Leeds Castle this afternoon. Set on two islands on the River Len, the castle has been home to generations of Lords and Ladies for over 1000 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 FIVEB
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After breakfast this morning we depart our hotel, and make our journey home, with comfort stops en route. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 10 May 2027 | 5 Days | £699.00 | Book now | Request call back | ★ |
Pick-up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
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| Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
| Broughton | Broughton, Broughton Layby on A5104 |
| Chester, (Holiday Inn) | Chester, Holiday Inn South - Layby Outside |
| Chirk | Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station |
| Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
| Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |
| Oswestry | Oswestry , Little Chef/Mile End Services |
Home pick-ups
Use the map and postcode lookup to check if home pick-up is available and what it costs.