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Think Britain, Think Paull Your Personal Travel Advisor
Issue 343 | 26th August 2020
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Welcome |
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Two weeks ago, my Britain Insider column took a look at Castles and Cathedrals in the Cotswolds. This week, the focus sharpens on some of the Castles, Cathedrals and some 11th century churches which are like a slow but riveting walk through centuries of English history.
Some of them double up as short pre or post cruise extensions sailing in/out of Dover while others come together as components for a travel less, see more tour that will appeal to your garden-loving clients while other ingredients can be blended together for an English cathedrals based tour.
Please note that this is a travel trade only newsletter.
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Britain Insider |
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My article on Cotswolds Castles and Cathedrals attracted a great deal of interest and some of the resulting email exchanges show promising signs for when planes start flying and cruise ships start sailing. Kent is particularly strong on castles which make a good base for a garden tour or as a Living History experience for a family. |
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Shaking The Dust Off The History Books |
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For Dover cruise arrivals/departures, this 2-night tour includes the amazing WWII tunnels that penetrate deep into white cliffs under Dover Castle, some remarkable, historic 11th century churches on Romney Marsh, visits to the award-winning gardens at Pashley Manor and Borde Hill and a change of pace with a nostalgic ride on the Bluebell Railway.
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Chaucer’s Pilgrims and St Augustine |
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This short itinerary works well for independent travellers, as a short filler to a longer London programme. With a few adjustments, it can be easily converted into an imaginative on and off the beaten track cruise extension for Dover sailings. It can also be extended to include more of the region’s many castles, stately homes and gardens.
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Great Castles, Cathedrals and Gardens in Southern England |
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Morning Worship in St George’s Chapel Windsor, five absolutely stunning castles, three magnificent cathedrals, prehistoric England at Stonehenge, the opportunity to receive Wayfarers Dole, a stroll in the footsteps of Jane Austen, a touch of the exotic at Brighton’s Royal Pavilion, some fabulous award-winning gardens and the WWII tunnels that go deep into Dover’s famous White Cliffs. |
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Meet Mr Pickwick And His Pals |
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Annually, between 5th-6th December, the city of Rochester becomes a feast of Victorian delights. There are lamp-lit parades, carols to be sung and even a guaranteed snowfall, framed by Rochester’s fairy tale cathedral and castle. Rub shoulders with a host of larger than life Dickensian characters, strolling players, re-enactors and not to mention a few odd balls.
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The Ancient Churches of Romney Marsh |
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Adjacent to the must-visit medieval, hilltop town of Rye, Romney Marsh is renowned for its rural historic churches. Dating from before the 11th century, 14 of them were built by the lords of the manor to serve the local communities. The church of St Thomas à Becket at Fairfield (pictured) is arguably the most iconic.
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