My England

Creativity Travel is proud to present a range of study programmes and tours for individuals and groups which offer a taste of 'My England' personally supervised by Yvonne; Managing Director of the company. As usual, programmes are tailor-made to suit the guests, but reflect Yvonne's enthusiasm and love of local history, tradition, language, folklore and passion for sharing an inside look into some of England's traditions and quirky ways ! - Enjoy special holidays in Britain with Creativity Travel.

Creativity Travel is located in the Garden of England (Kent) just one hour from London and one hour from the English Channel with fast ferry and train links to France. London Gatwick Airport is just over an hour away and Kent International Airport within half an hour's drive.

Kent is a beautiful and historic county which offers countryside, seaside and bustling modern cities and shopping centres. The famous cathedral city of Canterbury with its neighbouring seaside towns of Herne Bay and Whitstable (famed for its native oysters) between them offer a wide variety of arts, culture, entertainment, sport and watersports as well as a host of footpaths and bridlepaths linking picturesque villages, complete with delightful churches, traditional pubs and,of course, village greens.

The city, seaside towns and villages between them host hundreds of traditional and modern events including carnivals, food fayres, regattas, garden fetes and village fetes and flower shows. In May, Whitstable comes alive with May Day festivities with parades and Morris dancers, whilst in July it is home to the lively Whitstable Oyster Festival. The Canterbury Festival each autumn is a feast of entertainment with lectures, concerts, walks, theatre and street entertainment. Indeed it is difficult to find a time of year when there is not a host of activities on offer for residents and visitors to the district alike ! Creativity Travel offers special guided tours of Whitstable as well as guided tours of Canterbury.

The county of Kent is in the south east of England, a region rich in experiences. It has something to offer every age group and every traveller. Whether you are looking at visiting for a weekend or a month this region has everything you could want. See some of the historic houses, country parks, castles and other attractions on offer in the region on the website: www.visitsoutheastengland.com

Yvonne has been working in tourism in south east England for ( ouch !) 30 years, and in addition to being MD of Creativity Travel Ltd., is a fully qualified 'Blue-Badge' tourist guide, and qualified Lecturer and trainer in tourism within industry and Further and Higher Education.Creativity Travel's guided tours are tailor-made to suit visitors' particular interests. Are you learning English ? - We can help. Guided tours of Canterbury can be conducted in 'Slow-English' - This gives students the chance to improve their linguistic ability as well as enjoying the anecdotes and fun ! One to One tours, or small groups. Special project sheets can be designed and/or the tours planned to fit in with your learning. Walking tours in Canterbury, combined with special tours of the wonderful precincts of Canterbury Cathedral as well as a specialist tour of the Cathedral itself can be put together, perhaps linked to some language lessons. Walk and talk in Canterbury with a local friendly expert, consolidated with a very acceptable cup of coffee ! - What better way to learn ?

Passionate about local and social history, folklore, myth and legend and English heritage, culture and language, Yvonne has created some off-beat and unique study (and fun) programmes for overseas guests who would like to share this enthusiasm and gain an insight into 'Yvonne's England'. Unique and special holidays in England / Guided tours throughout the UK all offer a very special and personal approach to the English holiday experience. Yvonne has worked with visitors from the USA and Canada as well as many European countries and Australia and Asia. She is always happy to research personal and family history, go back to discover your roots, and find those special links between people and countries that bring history alive and make the holiday something wonderful and unforgettable as well as great fun. Come and visit with us - You will arrive as a guest and go home as a friend. Contact us to discuss your ideas for your very own personalised tour of Britain with Creativity Travel. We can't wait to make you feel 'at home' in our England !

Looking at South East England is like looking at all of England through the wrong end of a telescope! So much of that which has affected the UK as a whole had its roots and beginnings right here in Kent or Sussex. The coastline has been home to ancient Britons, and witnessed the arrival of Romans, Saxons, Normans and many other 'contributors to the culture' ! Julius Caesar landed just off Deal, St Augustine and the beginnings of Christianity and civilisation as we know it landed near Ramsgate and William of Normandy (known as 'The Conqueror' ) landed in Pevensey Bay in Sussex. Had Napoleon had his way or Adolph Hitler, perhaps the south-east might have witnessed further invasions, certainly the fortifications and defenses which exist today reflect that fear and possibility.

Apart from the Maritime history, there are the wonderful stories, so typical of rural England - this is, after all, The Garden of England !

Then there are the people; noblemen, peasants ( revolting or otherwise! ), smugglers, pirates, wreckers, and in modern day, entrepreneurs, travellers, authors, broadcasters, actors, celebrities and, of course, every day folk, living every day lives.

Customised tours by car with your own chauffeur and guide in the south of England

Tours Starting in East Kent ( i.e. Canterbury, Ashford,Dover,Folkestone or Isle of Thanet )

Tours can start from or finish in London or at any point in South East England

	Up to 4 Pax	Up to 6 Pax
Half Day London ( 4hours )	£240.00	£270.00
Half Day Windsor & Hampton Court.	£270.00	£300.00
Leeds Castle and Chartwell (9 hours)	£400.00	£430.00
Canterbury and Rochester (9 hours)	£400.00	£430.00
Knole House and Sissinghurst Castle (9 hours)	£400.00	£430.00

The above price includes a £30.00 reservation and handling fee. Entrance prices are not included, and would be charged at cost price.

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Itineraries can be based on many different themes, and can commence and finish in London or at any point in South East England. Tours can be tailor made to suit budget and requirements and can include all admission fees, lunches, cream-teas and other tickets as required.

Cumbria and The Lakes Hadrian's Wall Shakespeare Country Ancient sites ( with Stonehenge )

Study tours Cookery courses ( Northern Ireland ) Educational visits for tourism student (which can be assignment based)

Contact us for a quotation tailor-made for your group and visit Britain with British people who want to share the best of Britain with you!