South East England Coach Holidays
From the White Cliffs of Dover to the illustrious, dreaming spires of Oxford, South East England is bejewelled with natural and manmade wonders. With enough stately homes, significant history and oil-painting backdrops to keep visitors entertained for years, this adorable corner ensures that coach tours to the South East are popular.
Short coach holidays here are likely to entail exploring natural masterpieces in the Garden of England Kent, living it up or lazing around in the seaside towns of Brighton and Eastbourne in Sussex, heading to Hampshire to follow one of England's most important maritime trails in Portsmouth and finding out about 'The Mary Rose', or winding down the pace on the Isle of Wight. Wherever your tour of the South East takes you, you won't be disappointed.
You'll find fantastic family days out here in the South East where you can let the kids run wild in Drusillas Park, East Sussex which is known as one of the best small zoos in the country. Have a traditional South East coach break where you can build sandcastles on the beach in Folkestone or find out how Charlie and the Chocolate Factory started at the Roald Dahl Museum in Buckinghamshire. View the world's largest collection of original cars from the James Bond movie franchise at Beaulieu. Fill your days full of adventure with coach trips to some of the best theme parks and experience exciting new rides at Chessington World of Adventures, Legoland or Thorpe Park.
If you're a fan of the great outdoors then coach holidays to South East England are perfect as the landscape in this delectable corner of the UK allows for a variety of activities to take place such as popular walking and cycling tours. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, the South East really has it all from stunning coastlines to rolling rural hills, forests and floral displays that have been around for thousands of years. No matter what you are looking for on a coach holiday, the South East will certainly tick all the boxes!
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For further information about the South East of England, you should go to the official tourism website at visitsoutheastengland.com
Things to do
England's South East corner may look like a tiny spot compared to the UK as a whole but there are so many wondrous places to visit with things to see and do that it may be a little overwhelming as to what to visit first. Hopefully, this may help:
Canterbury
Steeped in tradition, Canterbury is a must do for all visitors to the South East. The Cathedral towers over the city, dominating the skyline, and is the home of the Archbishop of Canterbury leader of the Church of England. Canterbury has a wealth of high street chain shops, in addition to independent gift stores and quaint tearooms. In the summer months, you can go on a boat tour, with a guide who will tell you about the city's fascinating history. There is definitely something for everyone here.
Dover
This town on the coast of Kent is famous for its picturesque White Cliffs. As the closest port to France, Dover was also an important town during the Second World War. Today, the Wartime Tunnels are a great attraction for everyone, running under Dover Castle you can visit the command centre for 'Operation Dynamo' (the evacuation of Dunkirk) and an Underground Hospital used for injured troops.
London
No visit to the South East of England would be complete with a visit to the nation's Capital city. Explore the landmarks featured on television; from the London Eye to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Grab some retail therapy and visit Oxford Street, Spitalfields Market or if you are looking for a bargain, Camden Market. Stop of at Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus or maybe even catch a West End Show.
Brighton
This famous seaside town is a great place to visit for all ages. With an amusement pier which will have your heart pounding as you ride on the 'Crazy Mouse' Rollercoaster with its tight twists and turns or maybe even relive your childhood by riding on the Helter Skelter – it promises to be great fun for everyone. Another place to visit is the Royal Pavilion, a royal palace with such grandeur due to it Indo-Saracenic architecture, you will think you have been transported to India.