Charming Canterbury, Chatham Historic Dockyard (Inc. 'Call The Midwife' Tour) & Afternoon Tea With Miss Holiday Swing

Canterbury, home to some of our country’s most fascinating stories, Canterbury is shaped by nature, history and its people. From Romans, to royalty, saints to knights and playwrights to pilgrims - you can create an exciting itinerary to explore Canterbury.

Return to the ‘Age of Sail’ when Chatham Historic Dockyard built mighty ships that mastered the world’s oceans. Test your sea legs as you marvel at HMS Ocelot, a Cold War Submarine; explore HMS Cavalier, a Second World War Destroyer; walk the deck of HMS Gannet, our Victorian Sloop. Watch the Master Ropemakers at work using centuries old techniques on in our Victorian Ropery.

Chatham Historic Dockyard is also home to the ‘Call The Midwife’ Official Location Tour. If you’re a fan of the hit series, a trip to see where Call the Midwife is filmed should be top of your bucket list. Walk in the footsteps of Nurse Trixie Franklin, Sister Julienne and Dr Turner and explore where the real drama happens. The walking tour is led by your very own costumed midwife. Along the tour you’ll recognise the cobbled streets and buildings of ‘Poplar’ plus iconic locations such as the Grosvenor Hotel and ‘Chummy’s Hill’, where Nurse Noakes famously learnt to ride her bike. With a picture book to help trigger your memories, you’ll see just how Neal Street Productions transform 400 year old Chatham dockyard into to East London. 

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Friday 16th - Monday 19th September 2022

(4 Days)

DIRECT DEPARTURES AVAILABLE FROM -

CHESTER STATION - CHESTER SERVICES (M56) - GAYTON - HESWALL - HILTON PARK SERVICES (M6) - HOYLAKE -

KEELE SERVICES (M6) - KNUTSFORD SERVICES (M6) - LIVERPOOL - LYMM SERVICES (M56/M6) - MEOLS - MORETON  - HOPWOOD PARK SERVICES (M42) - RUNCORN - SANDBACH SERVICES (M6) - WARRINGTON (KNUTSFORD ROAD) -

WEST KIRBY - WIGAN

WARWICK SERVICES (M40 - REQUEST) - CHERWELL VALLEY SERVICES (M40 - REQUEST) -

OXFORD SERVICES (M40 - REQUEST)

SUPPLEMENTARY DEPARTURE LOCATIONS (BY FEEDER - TOUR CONNECT CHARGES APPLY)

ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD - WIGAN

Tour Itinerary

FRIDAY - From your local departure point, we travel to Bexleyheath, and the 4* Marriott Bexleyheath Hotel, where we arrive late afternoon. The Marriott Bexleyheath will be your base for the next three nights. After some time to relax and unwind, we enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant tonight. Included Meals - Dinner

SATURDAY – This morning following breakfast we travel to Chatham and the Chatham Historic Dockyard (Admission Included). Return to the ‘Age of Sail’ when the Dockyard built mighty ships that mastered the world’s oceans. Test your sea legs as you marvel at HMS Ocelot, a Cold War Submarine; explore HMS Cavalier, a Second World War Destroyer; walk the deck of HMS Gannet, our Victorian Sloop. Watch the Master Ropemakers at work using centuries old techniques on in our Victorian Ropery.



Chatham Historic Dockyard is also home to the ‘Call The Midwife’ Official Location Tour. If you’re a fan of the hit series, a trip to see where Call the Midwife is filmed should be top of your bucket list. We have included a ‘Call The Midwife’ Official Location Tour in the cost of your excursion.


Walk in the footsteps of Nurse Trixie Franklin, Sister Julienne and Dr Turner and explore where the real drama happens. The walking tour is led by your very own costumed midwife. Along the tour you’ll recognise the cobbled streets and buildings of ‘Poplar’ plus iconic locations such as the Grosvenor Hotel and ‘Chummy’s Hill’, where Nurse Noakes famously learnt to ride her bike. With a picture book to help trigger your memories, you’ll see just how Neal Street Productions transform 400 year old Chatham dockyard into to East London. The tour culminates with our exclusive Call the Midwife exhibition containing set, props and costumes.Following a day exploring Chatham, we return to your hotel, where, dinner is served in the hotel restaurant this evening. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

SUNDAY – This morning following breakfast, we enjoy an excursion to the charming cathedral city of Canterbury. Home to some of our country’s most fascinating stories, Canterbury is shaped by nature, history and its people. From Romans, to royalty, saints to knights and playwrights to pilgrims - you can create an exciting itinerary to explore Canterbury.


After lunch we return to your hotel as we come to another highlight of this tour, Afternoon Tea in the company of Miss Holiday Swing! Miss Holiday Swing is the bouncing, bubbly sweetheart singing songs from the 1920’s through modern day but always in her vintage style! Transporting you back to the golden age of Swing, she will serenade you with the sounds of Vera Lynn, Glen Miller, Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Postmodern Jukebox, and The Andrews Sisters to name but a few…Being a keen Lindy Hopper herself, she knows the tunes to get those toes tapping! 


This evening we enjoy one final dinner in the hotel restaurant and your final night. Included Meals – Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Dinner

MONDAY - This morning following breakfast, we bid a fond farewell to the Marriott Bexleyheath Hotel as we begin the journey home taking the memories of this wonderful weekend break home with us. We arrive back at your original joining point late afternoon/evening. Included Meals - Breakfast

Your Hotel

The 4* Marriott Bexleyheath Hotel

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Explore Kent from your base at Bexleyheath Marriott Hotel. You'll appreciate the friendly service and fantastic location near some of the area's best attractions. The spacious, well-designed hotel rooms feature plush Hypnos beds and air conditioning, as well as flat-screen TVs, high-speed internet access and 24-hour room service. Break a sweat in the on-site gym or unwind in the heated pool, steam room and sauna or indulge in a treatment at the hotel spa. Treat yourself to best of British dishes at Cast Iron Grill,We look forward to welcoming you here to Bexleyheath Marriott Hotel.

GUEST ROOMS - Each of the guest rooms are spacious, non-smoking and air-conditioned double deluxe rooms featuring a double bed with luxury bedding, cotton-rich linens and down pillows. They also offer a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker and Wi-Fi access.

HOTEL FACILITIES - Leisure Centre With Pool, Gym & Spa (Beauty Treatment Centre - Chargeable)  

 LIFT - YES

What's Included -

  • Luxury Executive Eavesway Coach Travel including complimentary Wifi and the services of an Eavesway Driver(s)
  • Complimentary onboard light refreshments service to/from Kent
  • Three Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Accommodation at the 4* Marriott Bexleyheath Hotel including complimentary use of the hotel leisure facilities
  • A full day excursion to Chatham Historic Dockyard including ‘Call The Midwife’ set tour (Admission & Guided Tour included)
  • An excursion to the charming cathedral city of Canterbury with time at leisure
  • Afternoon Tea in the company of ‘Miss Holiday Swing’ at the 4* Marriott Bexleyheath Hotel
  • Porterage Included
  • The Services Of A TML Travel Group Tour Manager throughout
TOUR CODE Basic Price Single Occupancy Supplement Vantage Seat Upgrade
PCW-0011 £489.00 £84.00 £ 10.00

All tours are operated by TML Travel Group Limited and are subject to availability and terms & conditions of the TML Travel Group trading charter. All prices are per person based on sharing a twin/double bedded room and are valid for new bookings only. Single occupancy supplement and Insurance not included. New coaches may not be available on all tours. Offers maybe withdrawn at any time. Every attempt is made to keep the information guides up-to-date, however tours maybe subject to change and you will be notified. if this is the case. WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 35 PAYING PASSENGERS IN ORDER TO OPERATE THIS TOUR

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