Description
Our hotel in the picturesque town of Folkestone provides us with the perfect base for this lovely weekend break, featuring nightly entertainment. We also visit atmospheric Canterbury, one of England's most beautiful cathedral cities, and have the chance to explore the nostalgic seaside towns of Broadstairs and Whitstable.
Itinerary
What’s Included?
Includes- Return coach travel- 3 nights at the Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Light entertainment every evening- Excursion to CanterburyOptional excursion to Broadstairs & Whitstable (£15pp)
Itinerary
Included ExcursionCanterbury (full day)We head to the beautiful city of Canterbury on our included excursion, with its quaint cobbled lanes, timber-framed buildings and medieval city walls. It is also home to the oldest cathedral in England, dating back to Norman times.Optional ExcursionBroadstairs & Whitstable (£15pp) (half day)On our optional excursion, we travel to the charming seaside towns of Broadstairs and Whitstable. Broadstairs is not only home to award-winning beaches but also plenty of quaint shops and eateries burrowed away in its narrow passageways while Whitstable boasts a small working harbour flanked by shingle beaches, pastel-coloured beach huts, weatherboard houses plus independent shops and galleries.
Folkestone
At the heart of the Garden Coast, lovely Folkestone has much to offer, with towering white cliffs to the East and broad sandy beaches to the West.
It's lovely harbour and wonderful sandy beaches make this a popular seaside resort, becoming one of the Cinque Ports in the 13th century.
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Canterbury
The beautiful city of Canterbury is an absolute delight to explore, with its picturesque cobbled lanes and quaint timber-framed buildings. There are many fascinating sights to discover which point to the city's rich history, from the medieval city walls to the oldest cathedral in England, dating back to Norman times.
Venue Information
Hotel
Grand Burstin Hotel, FolkestoneJG2 ratingThe Grand Burstin Hotel is located on the seafront, overlooking Folkestone's picturesque harbour. All the rooms have en-suite facilities and there is also a leisure club with a heated pool, gym and sauna (small charge applies) All meals will be buffet style.Hotel RatingJG2 ratingHotels 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.