London: Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Cliffs Boxing Day

Four Kent landmarks in one Boxing Day loop from London

You're driven from central London to four Kent destinations in a single day: inside Leeds Castle with its lake and royal history, through Canterbury Cathedral's Gothic interior, past Dover's white cliffs, and around Greenwich's maritime landmarks. Entry to both castles and the cathedral is included, along with a professional guide and luxury coach transport. The fixed itinerary means you don't arrange timing or transport yourself, though the order of stops may shift depending on the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover, Greenwich

• Depart from central London
• Visit Leeds Castle interiors and grounds
• Explore Canterbury Cathedral inside
• See White Cliffs of Dover from coach
• Drive through Greenwich on luxury coach

The Experience

The coach pulls out of central London early, heading southeast toward the Kent countryside where Leeds Castle sits in the middle of a lake like something from a storybook. You'll spend time inside the castle itself (not just looking at it from outside) walking through rooms that have held kings, queens and British aristocracy for nearly 900 years. The building celebrated its 900th anniversary in 2019, and the interiors are as lavish as the grounds surrounding it, all of it reflected in the water. Your guide walks you through the history as you go, which makes the place stick in your head differently than wandering alone would.

After Leeds Castle, the coach turns toward Canterbury, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's been a pilgrimage destination since the cathedral was built in 597. You get to go inside Canterbury Cathedral itself, not a drive-by, and stand under the Gothic arches that have been there for over 1,400 years. The architecture hits different when you're actually in the space instead of reading about it. Then comes the drive to Dover, where you see the white cliffs from the coach as you pass through that stretch of the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The cliffs are the kind of thing you recognize instantly, even if you've never been there before.

The final stop is Greenwich, where the coach takes you through the borough famous for giving its name to Greenwich Mean Time and its maritime history. By then you've moved through four different landscapes and four different pieces of English history in a single day. The whole thing runs on a fixed schedule, which means the timing is already worked out: no figuring out how to get between places or how long to spend at each stop. Your professional guide handles the talking and the logistics, and the luxury coach keeps you comfortable between locations. Cancellations are only possible up to 48 hours before departure, so you need to commit, but that's also what keeps the tour from getting oversold or rescheduled at the last minute.

What’s included

• Professional guide leading the tour.
• entry to Leeds Castle.
• entry to Canterbury Cathedral.
• luxury coach transport between all four locations.
• drive-by of Dover's white cliffs and Greenwich.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Golden Tours Gray Line London

Is this one for you?Right for anyone spending Boxing Day in London who wants to see multiple Kent landmarks without arranging transport, entry tickets or timing between stops: the coach and guide handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the places themselves.

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Top questions

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not mentioned in the inclusions. You may want to bring snacks or plan to purchase food at one of the stops, particularly in Canterbury where there are shops and cafés.

Can I book this tour if I don't speak English?

The tour is only available with an English-speaking guide, so you'll need to understand English to get the full benefit of the commentary and information.

Are children free on this tour?

Children aged 0 to 2 years travel free and don't need a seat. If you want your infant to have their own seat, you'll need to purchase a child ticket for them.

What happens if I need to cancel?

Cancellations are only refundable if made up to 48 hours before departure until 24 December. After 24 December, tickets are not refundable, so book with that deadline in mind.

Do I need to print my ticket?

You'll need to show your e-ticket to gain entry to the tour, so have it ready on your phone or printed when you arrive.

Is there parking or public transport near the London departure point?

Public transportation options are available near the departure location in central London, making it accessible without a car.