Join your coach this morning and head towards the lovely county of Kent with comfort stops en route. On arrival at your comfortable hotel there will be time to settle in and relax. Perhaps enjoy a drink in the bar before your first included evening meal.

Enjoy a tasty breakfast each morning before setting off to discover some of the highlights of the Garden of England. Return to your comfortable hotel each evening in time for dinner. Your great included excursions take in the city of Canterbury and the fishing town of Whitstable, along with our highlight visit to Chatham Historic Dockard with a Call The Midwife tour!

You’ll see just how Neal Street Productions transform 400 year old Chatham Dockyard into East London. Along the tour you’ll recognise the cobbled streets and buildings of ‘Poplar’ plus iconic locations such as the Grosvenor Hotel and ‘Chummy’s Hill’, where Nurse Noakes famously learnt to ride her bike. Your Call the Midwife Official Location Tour includes a 90 minute, guided Call the Midwife Experience and access to The Historic Dockyard Chatham including its fantastic collection of Historic Warships and Galleries on the day of your visit.

Please be aware: This is a walking tour with some uneven surfaces, please ensure you wear comfortable foot wear. It is wheelchair friendly but please advise us in advance if you have any mobility issues and you will be accommodated as best they can.

After a final hearty breakfast it is time to say farewell today as you head homewards with time to relax on board and reflect on some wonderful memories and experiences.

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.

A visit to The Historic Dockyard Chatham - one of Britain’s leading maritime heritage destinations – is a guaranteed adventure. It's also your chance to walk in the footsteps of stars of the screen - box office smash hits including Bridgerton and Call the Midwife were filmed at the Dockyard. 

Climb aboard! Test your sea legs as you peer through the periscope of a Cold War Submarine, command the bridge of a WWII Destroyer and ring the ship’s bell on the deck of a Victorian Sloop.

Visit the award-winning Command of the Oceans interactive gallery and uncover the secrets of the centuries old ship beneath the floor. Imagine the crash of the waves as you explore the UK’s largest collection of RNLI Historic Lifeboats and delve into the treasure house that is No. 1 Smithery, home to incredible collections from Royal Museums Greenwich and Imperial War Museums.

Gain first-hand experience of life on a Victorian dockyard and walk in the footsteps of the master ropemakers who have been making rope for Britain’s ships on the quarter-mile-long ropery since 1618.

Whitstable is a charming coastal town famous for its fresh oysters, scenic beaches, and vibrant arts scene. Stroll along the picturesque harbour, explore independent boutiques, and enjoy delicious seafood at waterfront restaurants. The town’s colourful beach huts and stunning sunsets make it a perfect getaway. Discover maritime history at the Whitstable Museum or take a boat trip to see the Maunsell Sea Forts. With its relaxed atmosphere and unique character, Whitstable is a must-visit destination in Kent.