Special Offers

Chapel Down Winery

Guided Winery Tour and Tasting  (Tour Reference A)

Enjoy a guided tour of the vineyards and winery. On the tour you will learn about the varieties planted in the vineyard, you will be led through the winemaking processes for still, white, red and rosé wines and you will also be shown how to make sparkling wines according to the traditional method pioneered in Champagne and perfected in England!  The tours finishes back at the wine store where you will be invited to taste a selection of wines.

Cream and Steam Away with the Kent and East Sussex Railway

(Tour Ref C)
Arrive at 11.30am for coffee and biscuits and take a guided tour of the vineyard and winery followed by a wine tasting. Browse in the Wine and Fine Food Store before taking lunch in the Bistro. Your coach will then take you into Tenterden town centre to explore the famous High Street before catching a vintage train for a through beautiful Kent countryside. Your journey will be accompanied by a delicious cream tea onboard the train.

For more information on both tours visit www.englishwinesgroup.com
Tel: 01580 766111 or email: retail@englishwinesgroup.com

Ashford Designer Outlet

A 10% discount card is available to each group member, for groups of 20+.   To collect the vouchers visit the Information Desk on arrival.  www.ashforddesigneroutlet.com

The Spa Town & Country House Tour

Start the day with a guided walking tour of Royal Tunbridge Wells; have lunch at one of the cafes or restaurants in the Pantiles and then spend the afternoon visiting the beautiful house and gardens at Penshurst Place and Gardens - all for the reduced ticket price of £9 per person (minimum group size 20). This offer is available only through the Tourist Information Centre in Royal Tunbridge Wells. 

Telephone: 01892 515675 or email: touristinformationcentre@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

The Spa Town & Music Tour

New for 2007, the Spa Town and Music Tour combines a guided walking tour of Royal Tunbridge Wells with a visit to Finchcocks Musical Museum. Your visit to Finchcocks includes a tour of the fascinating collection of 100 historical keyboard instruments followed by a unique and entertaining recital given by owner and concert pianist, Richard Burnett. Tickets for this memorable day are available at £10 per person (minimum group size 20) and by contacting the booking staff at Finchcocks - info@finchcocks.co.uk , telephone: 01580 211702

Behind the scenes tour of Canterbury Cathedral

Behind the scenes a great deal goes on - some 250 people work on preparing Services, creating beautiful music, restoring the stained glass or conserving unique and rare books and documents, much as the monks did many centuries ago.  Groups visiting the Cathedral can now experience these fascinating aspects of Cathedral life.
Packages and tours can be tailor-made so that people can visit what interests them most.  These visits are very popular and numbers are limited and they must be booked well in advance.  Contact visits@canterbury-cathedral.org

The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Enhance your group visit by booking a special guided walk and tour.  Led by costumed guides, the themes will entertain, educate and inspire!

New for 2007! Women at War

This brand new tour will give you a chance to reflect on what it was like working in the Dockyard during the Second World War and discover how women supported the war effort.  The tour includes cream tea and a trip on the Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle.   £18 per person, minimum of 15 people per tour

Lady Days

This popular tour offers a unique opportunity to discover the role women played in the work of the Royal Dockyard.  You’ll explore The Historic Dockyard, hear tales of the lives of the ‘ladies of Flag Loft’ and the ‘women of the ropery’.  £18 per person, minimum of 15 people.

Footsteps of Nelson

Exploring the links between Horatio Nelson and HMS Victory with the Royal Dockyard at Chatham, this tour gives you an insight into the Georgian dockyard of Nelson’s time through the unique buildings and atmosphere of today.  Tour costs £40 per guide, maximum of 25 people.

Royal Dockyard Tour

This tour explains the history of the Dockyard at Chatham through its remarkable buildings, architecture, ships and people.  Tour costs £40 per guide, maximum of 25 people.

The Canterbury Tales

The following are discounted group rates and apply for parties of 15 or more. Rates valid until: 31st January 2008

Adults:  £6.50, Seniors: £5.50, Child (5-15 years) £4.75, Student (16+)  £5.50

Benefits for pre-booked groups

• Discounted admission prices for groups of 15 or more
• Priority admission
• Free familiarisation visit for group organiser
• Free admission for coach driver
• One adult admitted free with every 10 students/children

Private evening hire

The Canterbury Tales is available for hire all year round for private functions. You will have exclusive use of the attraction for up to 2 hours which includes an audio guided tour. Drinks and canapés can be arranged to complete the evening and these may be served in the pretty churchyard to the rear of the attraction or in our gift shop located at the end of your tour.

If you require something extra special then enjoy a live performance of The Pardoner’s or The Miller’s Tale in the churchyard garden.

How to book

Advanced booking is always advisable. The group bookings office is open weekdays from 9.00am to 5.30pm. When you make your booking we will require a contact name, address, telephone number, preferred visit date and the numbers in your group. Your booking will then be confirmed in writing. You can contact The Canterbury Tales on:
Tel: 08702 411414
Fax: 01904 527701
Email: groups@heritageprojects.co.uk