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Botanics & Bluebells 2025 5 Days
Stay at the 4-star Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch, set in the parkland of the iconic Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit. Enjoy modern comforts, a sports bar, restaurant with circuit views, and leisure facilities including a pool, jacuzzi, and sauna.
Explore Standen House's Arts and Crafts design, ride the scenic Bluebell Railway, and visit Hever Castle, Anne Boleyn's childhood home. Stroll through the beautiful gardens of Emmetts and Knole, where you can admire historic collections and the resident deer. This trip offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and relaxation in the Kent countryside.
Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch
This 4-star hotel is uniquely located in the 500-acre parkland of the world-famous Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit and the Kent countryside. All 121 bedrooms are modern and stylish; there is a modern sports bar, and the hotel restaurant overlooks the Brands Hatch Racing Circuit. There is also a large open-plan lounge with sofas and a separate coffee bar. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi, sauna and gym.
Day 1
Arrival
Day 2
Standen House & Garden & Bluebell Railway
We begin our day at Standen House & Garden in Sussex. The house is one of the finest examples of Arts and Crafts workmanship, with Morris & Co. interiors whilst the hillside garden offers year-round highlights. This afternoon we embark on a train journey from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead on the Bluebell Railway, the UKs first preserved standard gauge passenger railway. Whilst steaming through the pretty Sussex countryside, we tuck into a tasty cream tea and admire the views.
Day 3
Hever Castle & Gardens
Today we visit the romantic, double-moated, 13th century Hever Castle. Well known as the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, we discover 700 years of history, exploring its panelled rooms, fine furniture, tapestries and antiques. Highlights include the Dining Hall, Long Gallery, Library, King Henry VIII's Bedchamber and Anne Boleyn's Bedroom. Outside we can wander 125 acres of award-winning gardens. See the Italian Garden, the giant topiary chess set & more than 5,000 rose bushes in the English Rose Garden.
Day 4
Emmetts Garden & Knole
Today begins with a visit to Emmetts Garden, a lovely hillside garden showcasing an amazing variety of flowering plants and exotic trees, with sweeping views of the
Kent countryside. Take in the formal early 20th century Rose Garden, an extensive collection of trees and shrubs in the South Garden and the Rock Garden's varied
alpine plant collection. This afternoon we make our way to Knole, a magnificent 600-year-old estate covering around 1,000 acres in Sevenoaks, Kent, home to an
historic country house and vast parkland. Explore the Showrooms, with textiles, paintings and a collection of Royal Stuart furniture to admire, and climb the spiral
stairs of the Gatehouse Tower to take in the panoramic rooftop views. Outside, we can stretch our legs in Kent's last medieval deer park, home to a herd of around 350 deer which famously roam the grounds.
Day 5
Departure
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Nine Holidays 2 | Cloud Nine, Oxwich Close, Brackmills, NN4 7BH Cloud Nine to phone 40 mins before required time. | |
| Northampton | The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close, Northampton, NN4 0RZ. |
