About this tour
Skip the M25 congestion and explore three of Kent's finest stately homes with Paul, a retired educator and local expert, driving your private party in a comfortable electric estate car. Starting from East Croydon station (15 minutes south of London), you'll visit two of three estates—Hever Castle, Chartwell, or Penshurst Place—at your own rhythm across seven hours. Paul tailors the itinerary to suit you: linger in historic gardens, take a leisurely lunch at a village pub, or move between sites without compromise. You dictate the pace and priorities.
Highlights
- Private chauffeur in electric estate car, seats up to 4 guests
- Depart East Croydon: 15 minutes from London, avoid motorway delays
- Flexible itinerary—two estates plus pub lunch at your choosing
- Local insights from Paul, retired School Principal and countryside resident
- No rigid group schedule; stay longer where it appeals to you
- Visit Hever Castle's Tudor gardens, Chartwell's hilltop views, or Penshurst's medieval grounds
- Infant seats and pushchair space available for young families
What to expect
Paul will collect you from East Croydon station or another agreed meeting point and drive you into the Kent countryside in a relaxed, conversational manner. Once you've chosen your two estates from the trio, you'll move between them at a pace that suits your interests—whether that's sketching in a garden, photographing period rooms, or simply absorbing the history. Expect genuine local commentary rather than scripted patter; Paul's knowledge of the region and these properties runs deep. A country pub lunch (cost separate) breaks up the day naturally. The return journey to Croydon is equally unhurried, giving you time to reflect on what you've seen.
Good to know
Book entry tickets online beforehand or pay at the gate; each site sets its own fees. The quoted price covers your transport only. Overruns beyond seven hours cost £25 per extra hour. Infants can travel in prams; specialist car seats are provided. Public transport links are nearby if plans change.
Frequently asked
- How long does Tailored Private Tours Hever Castle, Chartwell & Penshurst Place take?
- Tailored Private Tours Hever Castle, Chartwell & Penshurst Place runs for approximately 7 hours.
- How much does Tailored Private Tours Hever Castle, Chartwell & Penshurst Place cost?
- Prices start from AUD $577 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Tailored Private Tours Hever Castle, Chartwell & Penshurst Place run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Tailored Private Tours Hever Castle, Chartwell & Penshurst Place?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.