Walmer Castle & Sandwich
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Port
Dover (London), England, UK
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$150
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Set out on a scenic drive by motorcoach from Dover, where the formidable white cliffs overlook the most crowded shipping lanes in the world.
Your destination is Sandwich -- once the greatest port of England with a flourishing maritime trade. With its medieval winding streets, gateways, churches and houses, the town has many famous associations, including that with John Montagu, Fourth Earl of Sandwich, who invented the eponymous snack in 1762.
You'll have approximately 45 minutes of free time to explore the Old Town, browse in the lovely shops, or visit the ramparts.
Continue to stately Walmer Castle, with its dramatic location beside a beautiful beach, lovely gardens and comfortable interior. The late Queen Mother was the Lord Warden of Walmer Castle and made regular use of the castle until she died in 2002. Your visit takes you through a succession of elegant rooms, including the drawing room and dining room, all containing fine furniture, paintings and memorabilia.
Visit the New Garden, designed in 1997 to mark the late Queen Mother's 95th birthday, before returning to Dover.
Please note: This tour is available only to guests whose cruise does not begin or end in Dover. Tour requires some extended periods of walking. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, steps, inclines and cobblestones. Wear comfortable walking shoes.