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WINSTON CHURCHILL’S KENT PRIVATE TOUR BY CAR
Available April to October, Wednesday to Friday, subject to attraction schedules and guide availability.

ITINERARY
Your personal driver-guide will pick-you up from your central London hotel or place of residence at 8:30am. Then, after a fast-route from London, we journey to the picturesque county of Kent to Chartwell House, his country residence.

Winston Churchill
Winston Spencer Churchill was recently voted greatest Briton of all time. He had a great historical impact, not just with his leadership during World War II, but right across the 20th century. Recently, there has been a flurry of movies dedicated to the great man, including the award-winning blockbuster The Darkest Hour. Our Private Winston Churchill Tour examines the man who battled to save civilization from the clutches of evil.

Kent
The tour starts by winding its way down to Kent, the ‘Garden of England’, harking back to the long, hot summer of 1940 when the Royal Air Force stood alone against Nazi Germany. As Churchill put it: ‘Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.’ Kent features some of the most picturesque countryside. Thanks to the ‘Few’ it remains forever England.

Chartwell House
In 1922, Churchill purchased Chartwell Manor on the outskirts of Westerham, and it became his private country home. Here the gardening, plants, trees, buildings, waters and complete landscape are the vision of the great man. The house interior is also fascinating, and a guided tour uncovers his prolific work-rate. Churchill was no mean artist either, and we will view his famous paintings in his studio. We can also relax in the magnificent landscaped gardens with a superb panoramic vista of Kent, Churchill’s favourite view.

Lunch in Westerham
The picturesque Kent town of Westerham was the nearest to Chartwell, and Churchill would often visit. Originally an ancient manor, it is recorded as early as the 9th century. Westerham green contains a statue to Churchill. It was sculpted by Oscar Nemon and was the gift of Yugoslavian leader Marshal Tito. It is claimed that John Lennon once stopped at a Westerham antiques shop in 1967 and purchased the poster which inspired the famous Beatles song, “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!”.

Your driver-guide will suggest appropriate lunch options on the day. Perhaps a tea-room, restaurant or traditional pub. Why not the George & Dragon, a 16th century coaching inn? Alternatively, you may want to bring a pre-packed lunch or just grab a sandwich. It’s your tour, it’s your choice. Note: Private Winston Churchill Tour price does not include food or refreshments.

Quebec House
Westerham was home to another great British leader, General James Wolfe, famous for his victory at the Battle of Quebec in 1759, where he was also killed. We visit Quebec House, where Wolfe was born in 1727. Dating from the mid-16th century, it is a Grade I listed National Heritage site for it’s historical significance, and it is run by the National Trust. It contains an exhibition on the battle and paintings and memorabilia relating to Wolfe’s life.

WINSTON CHURCHILL’S KENT PRIVATE TOUR – PRACTICAL INFO

● Private day tour from London by car.
● April to October, Wednesday to Friday, 08:30am-4:30pm.
● Personal officially accredited driver-guide.
● Pick-up/drop-off: any central London residence.
● Price (based on number of passengers: max 7):
1-2 = £650.00; 3-5 = £685.00; 6-7 = £720.00.
(includes tour vehicle, fuel costs, parking, taxes, tolls & local charges).

Tour price does not include:

● Tickets to attractions: usually pre-booked by us at the attraction’s standard rate including any transaction fees.
● Meals or refreshments.
● Gratuities or tips to guide (at client’s discretion).

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