Folkestone and Tenterden Day Trip by Private Coach on Saturday 21st May

Join us on a day trip by privately-hired luxury coach to the vibrant coastal town of Folkestone and the charming town of Tenterden. We’ll spend the majority of our day on the coast in Folkestone, which has become one of the major tourist centres in southern England. Folkestone highlights include a wonderfully regenerated harbourside, a popular sandy beach and the Creative Quarter set in the cobbled streets of the old town.

We will also be visiting the historic town of Tenterden – known as the ‘Jewel of the Weald’. Tenterden is a beautifully preserved town, with a mixture of Tudor, Georgian and Victorian architecture set along a broad, tree-lined high street.

Included in the price of £40:
• Privately-hired, luxury return coach travel from London to two destinations (there is a W/C on the coach).
• Fully planned day trip with a detailed itinerary.
This day trip will be hosted by two very experienced organisers with 9 years' experience of organising day trips through this social travel group.
• Guided microphone commentary of locations on coach before we arrive at our destinations.
• Individual concise text guides/booklets of each location which we have researched and written.
• Optional pre-planned group strolls through both Tenterden and Folkestone where we will take in the main sights which we will have already detailed in our earlier guided coach commentary.
• Optional treasure hunt created by us in Folkestone with prizes.
• Quiz on the coach with prizes.
• Raffle on the coach with prizes.
• PayPal fees.

And of course, there will be our usual optional singalongs :-)

We can only offer this trip to adults aged 18 and over.

ITINERARY:
08.30 am - Coach pick-up point is a 2 minute walk from St James Park Tube Station or 7 minutes walk from Westminster Tube.
10:30 am - Arrive in Tenterden (optional pre-planned group stroll).
12:30 pm - Leave Tenterden and the optional Folkestone Treasure Hunt will be handed out, which can be completed in your own time in Folkestone.
1:15 pm - Arrive in Folkestone - (optional pre-planned group stroll along quayside/beach).
2:00 pm - free time to continue exploring (there will be numerous places to eat if you haven't brought a packed lunch).
3:30 pm - Optional pre-planned group stroll along the Leas Cliff.Promenade (note this will be a longer with a total distance of 2.5 miles and partly uphill).
5:30 pm - Leave Folkestone.
7:45 pm - Arrive back in Tothill St.
7:45 pm - 9:30 pm - Optional After-Trip-Drinks at a quiet and nearby public house/bar.

Payments:
All payments are to be made online via PayPal in full if you decide to RSVP (you will be taken to the payments page after you RSVP).
Please note you do not have to have a PayPal account to pay via PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, choose the option to 'pay with a debit or credit card' and fill in your card details, address, email etc as directed by the screen.

Members are only permitted to RSVP for a maximum of 3 additional guests.

Information Relating to Refunds and Selling a Space:
Payments are non-refundable unless the trip is cancelled or rescheduled. However, if you have booked on the trip and can no longer attend, we will refund your money only if the meetup is full and someone else takes your place from the waiting list. Payments are non-transferable. Also, please ensure to read the following information relating to selling a space: www.meetup.com/Day-Trips-From-London/pages/20884614/Selling_a_Space_and_Refunds/

In the unlikely event of major delays we may extend our advertised departure time from Folkestone to London by approximately 45 minutes. However, this will be very rare and at the discretion of the specific drivers as they must adhere to very strict driving hours and safety regulations.

Please can members also ensure they are subscribed to 'Organiser Messages', which can be found in your Meetup settings.

Covid Policy:
At the last time of updating this event page, all legal restrictions in England relating to Covid are gradually coming to an end. Therefore, wearing a mask will not be compulsory on our trips, though members are welcome to wear one if they choose. Note that we would be required to follow any legal restrictions that the govt may introduce in the future. If you have Covid or symptoms of Covid, please do not attend the trip. Please note that we do not provide refunds unless the trip is cancelled or rescheduled. Payments are also non-transferable.

Terms and Conditions:
By the act of attending our trips, individuals confirm they have read and agreed with our updated terms/conditions. These can be read by visiting www.meetup.com/Day-Trips-From-London/pages/Terms_and_Conditions.