Folkestone & Canterbury – Turkey & Tinsel

Itinerary

Folkestone & Canterbury – Turkey & Tinsel

It’s time to Jingle All the Way to Folkestone and enjoy some pre-Christmas festivities at our fabulous hotel! With plenty of delicious Christmas food, a 2 for 1 bar offer and entertainment throughout our stay – we can be certain of a fantastic five days away!  Plus, a lovely sightseeing itinerary, including excursions to the beautiful cathedral cities of Canterbury and Rochester – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Folkestone & Canterbury – Turkey & Tinsel

Day 1

After joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel and check in.

Folkestone & Canterbury – Turkey & Tinsel

Day 2

Today we visit the spellbinding city of Canterbury, home to the oldest cathedral in England, dating back to Norman times. There is plenty to explore within the city’s medieval walls, from quaint cobbled lanes and timber-framed buildings to a bustling shopping centre.

Folkestone & Canterbury – Turkey & Tinsel

Day 3

One of the highlights of 1066 Country awaits as we head to the coastal town of Hastings, which boasts the remains of the first castle in England to be built by William the Conqueror and a lovely preserved Old Town with half-timbered houses and narrow streets. Learn more about the history of the town (from smuggling to the pivotal role in the Norman Conquest) at one of the several museums, head to Hastings Contemporary to discover works by leading contemporary artists or enjoy some fresh air along the pier and admire the pretty views of the coastline.

Folkestone & Canterbury – Turkey & Tinsel

Day 4

We head to enchanting and historic Rochester. Boasting ancient buildings including an imposing castle and magnificent cathedral, the town was also a favourite of Charles Dickens who based many of his novels in the area.

Folkestone & Canterbury – Turkey & Tinsel

Day 5

After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head for home.

Folkestone & Canterbury – Turkey & Tinsel

• Return coach travel
• 4 nights at the Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast (includes traditional ‘Christmas’ dinner)
• 2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks
• After-dinner tea & coffee
• Light entertainment every evening
• Excursions to Canterbury & Rochester

Optional excursion to Hastings (£12pp)

Folkestone & Canterbury – Turkey & Tinsel

• 2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks
• Light entertainment every evening
• Excursions to Canterbury & Rochester

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Accommodation

Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone, England JG2

The Grand Burstin Hotel is best known for its location, right next to Folkestone’s harbour and seafront. Simple yet comfortable throughout, all rooms have en-suite facilities and there is also a leisure club with a heated pool, gym and sauna (small charge applies). All meals are buffet style.

Hotel Rating

Hotels with a JG2 rating are a mixture of larger hotels and privately owned properties. Décor and furnishings may be simple but are clean and well maintained. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV and may have tea/coffee making facilities. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. Services may be limited but efficient.

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