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.
“being ripped off over by buying a ticket from you for the same price I could have bought a yearly pass won’t use you ever again don’t know why Leeds Castle are associated with you rip off”
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.
“It was fun enjoyable experience with great tour leader , the views were amazing , the speed of the boat was not for the weak people but gave thrilling chilling vibes 😀 really amazing just sadly too short I think, the time flew too fast. The price is high but worth of the Experience 🤩”
Sail past Seaford Bay to Seven Sisters from Newhaven with local skipper stories, small groups, and close-up cliff views on a luxury boat.
“My wife and I took the boat trip to see the Seven Sisters. It was glorious. We got several great views approaching the cliffs and got to see them in all their majesty. The views were stunning. We also learned about Seaford history and we saw a seal. Our captain was Sarah. She was wonderful…”
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.
“This was absolutely incredible. Ross was a great guy, and it was fun getting to know him and London.”
Self-guided Kent e-bike tour to vineyards and castles with electric assist, route maps, and recharge-friendly pit stops for $83.25.
“Delicious lunch at 3 chimneys, beautiful unspoilt countryside Super friendly and helpful staff at uk e bikes”
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.
“It was easy to book online and the emails received afterwards were informative and helpful, helping us prepare for the event. We arrived on time and staff were friendly and professional. We were assisted into our harnesses and driven up to the tower. As we were being hooked up to the zipline we were talked…”
A private 35-minute helicopter loop from Redhill over Surrey and London’s skyline, following the Thames for unbeatable aerial photo angles.
“Very satisfied with EBG Helicopters: Linda (in the office) was very helpful with directions to the hangar, instructons and even called a taxi for me. Howard, the pilot, was very friendly and answered all my questions kindly. Visibility was superb that day and it was a smooth ride. Overall, I would do it again if…”
Small-group New Forest sunset bike ride from Brockenhurst. Grab a bike with route help, pedal quiet trails, and watch wildlife at dusk.
“Wonderful experience cycling around the New Forest and a great way to appreciate the wildlife and scenery. This was so easy to book and collect the bikes. We downloaded the app and chose the Burley on your Backside Route, stopping at the White Buck en route. The pub was very good too and we’re ver…”
Ride Europe’s biggest swing at Hangloose Adventure in Kent. 50m up, free fall, then 50mph thrills. Small group, lockers included.
“Another fantastic experience, highly recommend, it’s was very fun and enjoyable. Once again team was fantastic and very informative”
Outdoor wind tunnel flight in Kent at Hangloose Adventure. One-on-one coaching, hand signals, family-friendly thrills near Bluewater.
“We did the giant swing, skydive and also the zip line. It was such an incredibly fun experience and can’t wait to go again!”
Gatwick to Oxford coach with free Wi‑Fi, charging, and multiple Oxford drop-offs near Gloucester Green. Comfortable ride, about 2.5 hours.
“We got the coach from Gatwick to Oxford at 20.28.”
