About us
Join our Travel Club and enjoy a great range of short breaks and days out with a difference across the UK and Europe!
REAL Socialising is one of the friendliest travel clubs you will find in South-East Kent.
We pride ourselves on making sure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons when you travel with us….Join our Facebook page and read some of the great comments!
We offer an annual calendar of events, days out with a difference and great value short breaks, as well as ticket-only events. We include complimentary days out as part of our short breaks. If those days out involve visiting places of interest, we pass on group rates directly to you!
We welcome suggestions for new places to visit from our members too…if you’ve experienced a really great place, then tell us about it, we love to plan visits to new places and share with our members.
We can only confirm our excursions subject to reaching the minimum number of people booking, so please help spread the word and we hope to see you for some REAL Socialising soon!
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Kew Gardens – Monumental Nature – 17th May
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## Join our visit to Kew as it hosts experience the awe-inspiring scale and beauty of Henry Moore’s sculptures in the stunning landscape of Kew Gardens.
Henry Moore: Monumental Nature is the largest outdoor exhibition of Moore’s work ever presented, featuring over 100 pieces including 30 monumental sculptures set throughout the Gardens, alongside over 70 works on paper, models, and smaller pieces displayed in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art.
Enjoy and explore glasshouses, landscapes and 250 years of history at the world’s most famous garden. This is a day out with a difference and offers an optional extra of arrival at Kew by Thames River Boat. With indoor and outdoor seating, a fully licensed bar and toilet facilities.
After local pick-ups and our journey to London, you can choose to board the River Boat at Westminster Pier. (Non sailing passengers will continue to Kew on the coach). On the 90-minute Thames journey you will pass through the City of Westminster and other London Boroughs including Chelsea, Wandsworth and Putney. Further on the cruise takes you through Hammersmith, Barnes and Chiswick, following the winding path of the river round islands and stately homes before arriving at Kew Pier. During the cruise we will pass beneath a number of London’s iconic bridges and pass numerous landmarks. You will have all afternoon to explore Kew!
PRICE INC: EXEC COACH TRAVEL, KEW ENTRY Seniors (65+) : £50 – Adults : £52 – Child : £34 with River boat option at £16 Adult an £10 child – Riverboat – reserve with booking and pay later
Book online @ www.realsocialising.co.uk Or email viv@realsocialising.co.uk
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https://www.realsocialising.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/KEW-GARDENS-MONUMENTAL-NATURE-17-MAY-2026.pdfPick-up points: Ashford, Hythe, Folkestone & Cheriton. Contact us to arrange bespoke pick ups for larger groups
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Explore Cornwall – 2026
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Explore Cornwall – 2026 - Real Socialising
**viv@realsocialising.co.uk**HURRY! Spaces limited - you'll need to contact Viv to enquire about availability.
Join us for our 5-day visit to Cornwall with options to visit the Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan – Coach 1 – Full – Twin and Double rooms available on Coach 2 (reserve list for singles)
Enjoy the opportunity to explore Cornwall and two of its finest and unique gardens with the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project on this 5 day, 4 night half board break staying in Newquay
SINGLE ROOMS – RESERVE LIST FOR COACH 2 – Register by email to viv@realsocialising.co.uk and you might be lucky!
About Daish’s Barrowfield Hotel, Newquay
The high standards, warm welcome and fantastic location ensure our guests return to the Barrowfield Hotel year after year and is why we have won the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award eight times.The hotel is ideally located, just 200 yards from Tolcarne beach, considered one of the best in the area and only a short 10 minute stroll from Newquay town centre. The hotel has a coffee shop serving sandwiches and cakes throughout the day. It is also fortunate to have it’s own heated indoor swimming pool. The entertainment room features live entertainment every night and the spacious lounges offer plenty of space to relax in.
£349pp based on 2 sharing – Only £10 Single supplement :Optional Excursions to Eden & Heligan – Coaching included but entry rate offered at group rate £23 and £22.
Pick up points: Cheriton Post Office, Folkestone Bus Station, Red Lion Square Hythe, Ashford Park Street.
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Greenwich Home of Time & Maritime
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A treat awaits as we journey to Greenwich, famous for being the Home of Time and Maritime with an amazing amount of things to do!
Only £24pp for a great value day out….we would say as cheap as chips but why have chips when Greenwich’s famous Pie and Mash is on offer!
In Greenwich there is plenty to do. Visit the Meridian Line at the Royal Observatory, the Cutty Sark, Maritime Museum, Astronomy Centre or Queen’s House. (entry fees will apply to some). Don’t forget to visit the vibrant Greenwich Market with arts, crafts and food stalls which offers a lively break during the day!
This is a do as you please day offering the day in Greenwich or you might choose something different with a 1 hour each way journey on the Thames River Sightseeing boat from Greenwich Pier to Westminster Pier when you can enjoy London from a different angle ….. details of how to book are on our confirmation itinerary.
FULL PAYMENT WITH BOOKING PLEASE- NON REFUNDABLE UNLESS WE CAN RESELL YOUR PLACE
Book online @ www.realsocialising.co.uk Or email info@realsocialising.co.ukDownload flyer info
https://www.realsocialising.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Greenwich-Home-of-Time-and-Maritime-Saturday-6th-June-2025.pdfPick up points, Cheriton Post Office, Folkestone Bus Station, Seabrook, Red Lion Hythe, Park Street Ashford, or your dedicated group pick up point
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Beautiful Brighton
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## Book your place on our ‘do as you please’ visit to the City by the Sea…Beautiful Brighton!
With plenty of free time to explore, you can visit ‘The Lanes’, historic Pier and Pavilion or just enjoy some great shopping, a leisurely lunch or spend time on the beach….Brighton has it all!
Why not join us on our day out on Sunday7th June, just £27pp….Non refundable
Book online @ www.realsocialising.co.uk Or email info@realsocialising.co.ukPick up points, Cheriton Post Office, Folkestone Bus Station, Red Lion Hythe, Park Street Ashford, or your dedicated group pick up point
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Past events
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