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Scotney Castle

           whilst courting Anne Boleyn, whose family       Included meals
           owned Hever Castle nearby. In 1552, King
           Edward VI granted the estate to Sir William
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           Sidney, and it has been the ancestral home
                                                   for when breakfast or dinner is included!
           of the Sidney family ever since, including the
           Elizabethan poet, courtier, and soldier, Sir Philip   Included memory makers
           Sidney. We continue by coach onto Hever
           Castle, a romantic 13th-century moated castle
                                                      Kent and East Sussex Railway
           and childhood home of Anne Boleyn. The
           splendour and beauty of Penshurst Place and      Scotney Castle
           the enchantment of Hever Castle make for a   Penshurst Place and Gardens
           truly wonderful day out. We return to the hotel                   Plus more!
           by coach and enjoy dinner at the hotel this       Your home
           evening. B D                                   away from home
           Day 4  Bluebell Railway and Chartwell
           After breakfast, we travel by coach to Sheffield
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           Park Station, where we ride on the Bluebell
           Railway to East Grinstead station. On arrival,   Nestled in 14 acres of picturesque
           our coach will be waiting and will take us to   grounds, the Spa Hotel is renowned for
           Chartwell, the family home of Winston Churchill   its style, sophistication, and excellent
           from 1924 until the end of his life. The house   dining experiences.
           itself is fascinating, and the history of Churchill
           portrayed here gives us a glimpse into the   Day 5  After a leisurely breakfast, it is time for
           private life of Winston ‘the family man’. Outside   you to check out and make your own way
           of his Prime Ministerial duties, Churchill enjoyed   home. B
           painting, and over 50 years created more
           than 500 pieces, which can all be viewed in
           his studio. You will also have time to explore   Want to pay in parts? See page 7
           the gardens here, including Lady Churchill’s
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           rose garden, the Golden Rose Avenue, and the
           walled garden. We return to the hotel by coach   JUN 02 2025     £895  SEP 15  2025     £895
           for dinner this evening. B D               Single Room Supplement from £220




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