FOLKESTONE & FRANCE 7 DAYS - GRAND BURSTIN HOTEL

Folkestone is unusual in that it lacks a conventional seafront, with most of the resort's facilities being concentrated at the level of the cliff-top Victorian boulevard known as The Leas, whose wide lawns and colourful flower beds are a constant delight. The older part of the town with its cobbled streets and village-like atmosphere is accessible from The Leas via a Victorian water-powered cliff lift. The newly refurbished Leas Cliff Hall offers a wide variety of evening entertainment while the Metropole Galleries provide a range of exhibitions. France is less than an hour away via the Eurotunnel. Nearby is the bathing beach at East Cliff Sands, at the foot of cliffs crowned by a Martello Tower - a reminder that relations with France were not always as cordial as today! Folkestone is a large town with plenty of amenities, all within easy reach of the hotelTOUR OPERATES SUNDAY TO SATURDAY
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
Full Day Excursion to Canterbury
We travel inland to historic Canterbury with its excellent shops and famous Cathedral, the home of English Christianity.

Full Day Excursion to Broadstairs and Kent Battle of Britain Museum
We travel first to Broadstairs, rich in memorabilia of Charles Dickens, who wrote “David Copperfield” here. We return via the former RAF base at Hawkinge, the most important collection of Battle of Britain artefacts in the country including aircraft, pieces of equipment and pilots’ personal mementos.

Full Day Excursion to Dunkirk
We travel by ferry from Dover to Calais giving us a chance to see the famous White Cliffs. Site of the dramatic rescue of Allied troop in 1940, Dunkirk’s gallery houses Flemish and Italian works (entrance fee may apply) while the seafront cafés offer views of the sandy Malo beach.

NB: All passengers must be in possession of a full passport. Non-EEC citizens may also require a visa and should check with their travel agent before making a booking.This large modern hotel is situated on the harbour side and boasts an indoor swimming pool, sauna and gymnasium (extra charges apply). Access to the town is via a cliffside lift or elevated cobbled walk past the shops. An excellent nightly entertainment programme is provided, with fully costumed cabaret shows. Premier dining restaurant, serving buffet-style meals. All bedrooms have private bath and WC, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Lifts serve all floors. Tel:01303 257455