Please note: The following itinerary is based on our 2025 programme, 2026 excursions may vary slightly.
CONSTABLE COUNTRY
A guided tour of the Essex countryside - open spaces and big ever changing skies. The Dedham Vale and Stour Valley embraces one of our most cherished landscapes. Picturesque villages, rolling farmland, rivers, meadows and ancient woodlands - all captured by artists through the ages, non more renowned than Constable. Our guide will help capture the romance of a forgotten era.
Includes Guided “CALL THE MIDWIFE TOUR” AT THE HISTORIC DOCKYARD CHATHAM
The OFFICIAL Call the Midwife tour! Your very own midwife will take you on a walking tour to various areas used as the locations for many of the scenes in the popular TV series at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
Also Step into the heart of Chatham’s legendary ship building heritage and return to the ‘Age of Sail’, when the Dockyard built mighty ships that won command of the world’s oceans.
Please note: This is a walking tour and may not be suitable for people with limited mobility. However there is still plenty to see and do at the Dockyard.
SOUTHEND ON SEA
It would be a shame not to enjoy exploring this famous sea-side resort.
So much to do within a short walk of the hotel, or make use of our complimentary coach transfer to nearby medieval Prittleway Priory with its beautiful 45 acres of landscaped gardens.