ENGLAND
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular south east england tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.
All-day Leeds Castle Ultimate Explorer admission in Kent with gardens, maze, grotto, falconry, train and ferry rides.
“The castle is beautiful & so much to do. Great to take a picnic as loads of places to have one. Loads for the kids to do as well.”
Sail from Newhaven on a 1.5-hour Seven Sisters and Beachy Head boat trip, spotting the lighthouse and smugglers’ coast with a fun, safety-first crew.
“Really fabulous tour with stunning sights and great guides for a once in a lifetime experience. This is safe, beautiful and the best way to see the cliffs. Guides extremely accommodating and knowledge.”
Sail past Seaford Bay to Seven Sisters from Newhaven with local skipper stories, small groups, and close-up cliff views on a luxury boat.
“Tour guide was super nice, loved there were only 7 of us on the boat, and it was the best view of the seven sisters.”
Flexible Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation admission in Kent: raptor flying shows, conservation support, and self-paced 2–6 hours.
“Smallish place nice cafe the flying shows and birds were awesome and the host very knowledgeable and made it fun.”
Port Lympne Day Ticket in South East England: a 600-acre wildlife reserve with safari tours, rhinos, giraffes, gardens, and close tigers. From $48.
“Great day out, loads of parking, safari truck was great and getting so close to the tigers was a highlight of the day!”
Flexible RHS Garden Wisley entry for a half-day plant visit, greenhouse displays, RHS origins, and time for the gift shop.
“Give yourself plenty of time! Bring packed lunch/picnic to save cost as cafe pricey. Parking plentiful.”
Private 35-minute London helicopter ride for two with champagne, Tower of London views, and a smooth pilot-led experience from Redhill.
“It was a super smooth and easy flight. Pilot Bob did an excellent job, very competent and skilled. Was a pure pleasure to fly above London and see all the major attractions. We had a weight issues with maximum weight capacity at first (small helicopter was prepared for us) but team was very welcoming and…”
Self-guided Kent e-bike tour to vineyards and castles with electric assist, route maps, and recharge-friendly pit stops for $83.25.
“Cycled using photo guide provided by the operator. Went to Balfour Winery for platter lunch and wine. It was lovely. The lanes and narrow roads were quiet and safe.”
A private Kent wine tour with included lunch and tastings, pickup options near Tenterden, and a mix of big-name and smaller wineries.
“We had a marvellous experience with this wine tour. We liked the mix of big and smaller vineyards. Our guide did an excellent job.”
England’s longest zipline at Bluewater in Kent: harness and helmet, a 700m ride at up to 50mph, small groups, great views.
“Was an amazing experience, highly recommend. Was great fun. The team is very nice and helpful and they ensure you feel safe and comfortable.”
A private 35-minute helicopter loop from Redhill over Surrey and London’s skyline, following the Thames for unbeatable aerial photo angles.
“This experience is definitely one for life! You learn a lot about the city through a pilot of the very sympathetic team, you see all things from above and the aspect of flying over London by helicopter, madness! Can only recommend!Auto-translated”
Small-group New Forest sunset bike ride from Brockenhurst. Grab a bike with route help, pedal quiet trails, and watch wildlife at dusk.
“Very helpful and friendly team and full of great advice with plenty of bike to suit all.”
Ride Europe’s biggest swing at Hangloose Adventure in Kent. 50m up, free fall, then 50mph thrills. Small group, lockers included.
“Omg this was an experience I wasn't expecting. Think I may have left my stomach behind!!!!!!! Brilliant experience, professionally run and great customer service”
Outdoor wind tunnel flight in Kent at Hangloose Adventure. One-on-one coaching, hand signals, family-friendly thrills near Bluewater.
“I took my 4-year-old daughter and 6-year-old niece to the 10 o’clock session today. They were the only two children there. The flying instructor was absolutely fantastic, so kind and patient. My daughter wanted to go really high and do a somersault and he did exactly that. She absolutely loved it! Will be back again!!”
Gatwick to Oxford coach with free Wi‑Fi, charging, and multiple Oxford drop-offs near Gloucester Green. Comfortable ride, about 2.5 hours.
“This service is amazing and both drivers on my trips were happy, friendly and helpful - although I didn’t have luggage myself both drivers helped everyone who did have luggage to store and retrieve theirs from the under bus storage.”
