Kent's Marines and Military selling fast
Monday 21 September 2026 to Friday 25 September 2026
£760pp Single supplement £123
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Why visit Kent? Spark your curiosity as you discover some of Kent’s best-kept secrets and hidden gems in a county steeped in military and maritime history. Experience the golden age of sailing with cream tea underneath The Cutty Sark and be wowed by the grandeur of the revolutionary ships at the Historic Dockyard Chatham - including the steam-sail vessel, HMS Gannet. Visit the home of Sir Winston Churchilll during its 60th year of opening to the public and uncover deeply personal war-time stories at Britain's most famous fighter station at Biggin Hill.
Why visit with Shaws? In 2024 99% of our holiday customers said they would book again and 99% also said they would recommend us to a friend. In 2025 passengers rated our holidays 4.7/5 for value for money and we've earned the same 4.7/5 star rating on Google reviews. Shaws Coaches has a strong reputation for a dependable service, with a proven track record for punctuality and professionalism. Our friendly booking team and highly-rated tour drivers are ready to welcome you.
What do our customers say? "Blue Town Heritage Centre was very interesting and quite surprising"
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Tour code: A3525
Monday
Pause in Royal Tunbridge Wells before a warming tea/coffee on arrival at the hotel.
Tuesday
Step back in time this morning at Chartwell (NT), the Churchill family home, where the rooms remain much as they were during Sir Winston’s lifetime. He cherished this beautiful country setting and the gardens reflect his love of nature. This afternoon, visit Britain’s most famous wartime fighter station and Churchill’s ‘strongest link’ in the Battle of Britain - RAF Biggin Hill Museum & Chapel. Hear stories from those who served here during a guided tour and finish with tea/coffee.
Wednesday
Visit the extremely popular, and beautifully preserved 400-year-old site at The Historic Dockyard Chatham this morning. Experience an ancient ropemaking demonstration, discover how HMS VICTORY was built, and maybe dare to delve inside a submarine at this award-winning attraction. This afternoon, spend free time in Charles Dickens territory - Rochester. It’s donation entry to Rochester Cathedral & Gardens and you’ll find many tempting independents along the High Street.
Thursday
Spend the morning by the Thames with free time in Royal Greenwich. It’s free entry to the National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House, whilst the covered market and boutiques offer a great shopping experience. After admiring it from the outside, it’s time to head underneath and inside The Cutty Sark this afternoon. Cream tea will be served under the iconic copper-clad hull before taking a self-guided tour through one of the fastest tea clippers ever built!
Friday
Cross the Kingsferry Bridge to the Isle of Sheppey and visit The Blue Town Heritage Centre where an enthusiastic guide will take us on an island coach tour followed by a visit to the museum - where you’ll see Nelson’s Cabin, an original Music Hall and Sheerness Co-op 1816. Enjoy a soup & sandwich lunch with tea/coffee before heading home.
- 4 night stay with breakfast
- 3 course dinner with tea/coffee each evening
- Entry to Chartwell (NT)
- A guided tour and tea/coffee at RAF Biggin Hill Museum & Chapel
- Entry to the Historic Dockyard Chatham with a Ropery Demonstration
- Entry to The Cutty Sark with Cream Tea
- Isle of Sheppey Guided Coach Tour
- Visit to The Blue Town Heritage Centre with a Soup & Sandwich Lunch
- Free time in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Rochester & Greenwich
- Tea/coffee on arrival at the hotel
- Porterage
- All travel including home collection*
- International Passenger Protection
- Reserved coach seat
- 18kg suitcase pp
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow control
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
- Friendly booking team on hand to answer any questions you might have in the run up to your holiday
- LOW DEPOSITS! Just £50pp with the balance due 8 weeks prior to departure
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT! Book 3 holidays (in any calendar year) and save £15pp, book 4+ and save £20pp, just let us know in special requests that you'd like to redeem your discount
- £5Ppp DISCOUNT for National Trust Members
- SAVE £10pp by meeting the coach at Maxey, Stamford Bus Station or Peterborough Extra Services
- *Providing you live in Bourne, Stamford, Peterborough, Uppingham, The Deepings, Spalding, Whittlesey, Oakham and most of the villages between them and Maxey (we're happy to collect from outside of our free pick-up area with a small additional charge)
- *We’re pleased to offer home collection from the Welwyn area following our successful partnership with Reg’s Coaches. Departures from Welwyn, Welwyn Garden City, Codicote, Woolmer Green, Knebworth, Hatfield, Stevenage and many of the nearby villages incur a small supplement of £30pp. We’re happy to pick up outside these areas, please enquire
Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa, Chatham 
- Situated between the Downs and the coast, it’s a great location for exploring Kent
- Well furnished and smartly styled
- Rated 4.1/5 by Shaws customers in 2025
- Ensuite bedrooms with TV hairdryer, phone, desk, trouser press or ironing facilities, complimentary tea/coffee tray & free WiFi
- Restaurant, bar, patio and inner courtyard
- Includes access to the indoor pool, sauna and steam room
- Beauty treatments available (extra charge)
- All singles are double for sole
- Lift to all floors
ACCESS: Limited ground floor rooms and walk-in showers
Ask us about upgrades which may be available at a supplement