Exploring London and South East England

Travel London & the South East of England with the Great British Heritage Pass - explore the stunning South Eastern regions and England heritage properties of London, Oxford, Dover, Brighton, Windsor, Canterbury and more.

Begin your tour of London and the South East at Blenheim Palace near Oxford, home of the 11th Duke of Malborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. It is a magnificent baroque palace that includes guided tours of magnificent staterooms and special exhibitions open all year.

Next visit Eltham Palace, the boyhood home of Henry VIII, and a masterpiece of art deco design, which is currently the home of millionaire Stephen Courtauld and evokes the glamour of the 1930s.

After your stop in London, head to Leeds Castle, the ‘loveliest castle in the world.’ There are extensive gardens and parkland around this moated castle.

Head off towards the coast and visit another fascinating castle, Dover Castle and the Secret Wartime Tunnels, where set deep beneath the cliffs are the Secret Wartime Tunnels where military personnel were stationed during World War II.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden is one of the world’s most celebrated gardens, where you can breathe in the scent of summer roses at this romantic location.

Your next stop is Bodiam Castle in East Sussex, one of the best-preserved examples of a medieval moated castle, built for defence and its picturesque location. Continue on to Hever Castle and Gardens, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn.

Finish your tour of the South East by visiting Arundel Castle, a stunning ancient castle and stately home containing priceless treasures, a medieval keep, grounds and organic gardens.