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Mrs Sally Jacobs

I have an abiding love of South East England, especially the wonderful gardens, natural landscape and wildlife. I’m a keen singer and have enjoyed looking after visiting choirs and musicians. Working as a Tour Manager I am able to indulge in my interest in art, and revel in discovering tucked away masterpieces in historic homes. Read full Guide profile »

Mrs Dorothy J Bolton

I lived and was educated in Dover having moved to Kent from Lancashire and Cheshire.  My husband was in the Army so I know other parts of England, Germany and Belgium.  I have lived in Canterbury for over 30 years and am very involved in the life of the Cathedral both as a Guide, Trainer Read full Guide profile »

Lt Col Dick Bolton MITG

A ‘Man of Kent’ born in Dover the ‘Gateway of England’. A retired Army officer Much in demand, nationally, as a lecturer in Architecture, Stained Glass History and Fine Arts, particularly for the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS).  I lecture for the Smithsonian Institution  (in the UK). A Freeman of the Read full Guide profile »

Mrs Jo Dadley

A former air stewardess, I travelled the world whilst working for British Airways. On retirement I gained the Blue Badge for Cumbria in 2000. Returning to my native Kent I gained the Blue Badge for South East England in 2011. I specialise in walks, talks and tours for small, private groups by car, coach or Read full Guide profile »

Mrs Maggie Burghuber

Mrs Maggie Burghuber

I am lucky to live in Surrey right on the border of Kent (close to East Croydon station and Gatwick airport) and specialise in guiding in German. I At present most of my work is in Brighton and Rye. If you would like to visit historic houses or stroll through gardens or the countryside then Read full Guide profile »

Mrs Yvonne Lesley Leach  MITG

Mrs Yvonne Lesley Leach MITG

Based just 10 minutes from Dover’s cruise terminal, ferry port, the White Cliffs coastline, and 15 minutes from Canterbury, I  love to create off-beat and themed itineraries, peeping behind the scenes to discover the real ‘Garden of England’. My background is in Tour Operating/Event Management and Education. I am happy to plan creative itineraries linked to Read full Guide profile »

Margaret Bee

I have a wide variety of experience with groups of all ages and interests. I am a former teacher of history and geography and love showing visitors the ‘story’ of Canterbury and how it links, crucially, with the history of England as a whole including the 20th and 21st centuries! Green Badge held: Canterbury City Read full Guide profile »

Nadia Mobarak

 I have been guiding since 1999, a job that I really enjoy.  I became interested in blue Badge guiding while working as a site guide at Leeds Castle I enjoy meeting new people and being able to tell them about the interesting stories and people who have been in the places they can see and Read full Guide profile »

Sandra Noel

Sandra Noel

Brought up in Kent, with a background in  worldwide travel as a Tour Manager, I am keen to share my enthusiasm for the history and cultural heritage of South East England- Canterbury, stately houses and gardens, towns and villages of the Weald of Kent and Sussex and Romney Marsh. Blue Badge held: South East England  Read full Guide profile »

Mrs Elona A Hay

Blue Badge held: South East England  1991 Green Badge held: Canterbury City  1989 Institute of Tourist Guiding Endorsements: Canterbury Cathedral Locations: Canterbury,  Sandwich,  Dover,  Rye,   Rochester,  Tunbridge Wells,  Tonbridge,  Brighton Read full Guide profile »

Tony Anderson

Tony Anderson

Blue Badges held: South East England  2011 London 2002 Other Guiding or Academic qualifications: BA Hons Language Institute of Tourist Guiding  Endorsements: Blue badge guides for 2012 Venues Canterbury Cathedral Parliament Salisbury Cathedral Locations: Brighton,  Canterbury,  Rochester,  Sandwich, Hever Castle,  Leeds Castle,  Bodiam Castle,  Walmer Castle Hampton Court Palace,  Windsor Castle, Battle of Read full Read full Guide profile »

Mrs Alexandra Maldonado

I lived in Spain and worked there as a teacher for 30 years.  I very much enjoy interacting with people therefore on my return decided to work as a guide in Canterbury.  Since coming back I have rediscovered the immensely rich and varied heritage of the South East which I take great delight in sharing Read full Guide profile »

Mrs Rebecca Howard

I lived and worked in London as a casting director for television and film until in 1997 I relocated to the SouthEast which necessitated a career change. I worked for the National Trust at Sissinghurst, then the Rye Tourist Information  Centre, before training as a Blue Badge Guide. I thoroughly enjoy guiding for the variety Read full Guide profile »

Mr Clive Richardson

I have been a full time guide and tour operator within the British Isles since 1988.  Prior to this I was a teacher specialising in English and British History.  ‘Foyles War’ and ‘Smuggling’ walks are currently my most popular walking tours, but the majority of my work is with coaches. Blue Badges held: South East Read full Guide profile »

Mrs Frances Farrer-Brown

Mrs Frances Farrer-Brown

I was born and brought up on the family farm in Oxfordshire.  History, literature, gardens and the countrysied have been an abiding interest.  While training as a nurse at St Thomas’ Hospital, I met my husband David.  We have lived in Sussex for over 30 years, where I run a small B&B. Leading tours and Read full Guide profile »

Mrs Sally Martin

I trained as a linguist and have lived and worked in Germany.  I have over 25 years experience of event and conference organising in all corners of the world, but mainly in Europe.  Kent has been home for many years, although I grew up in the Peak District then lived in the West Country.  I Read full Guide profile »

Mrs Susan Duckworth

Mrs Susan Duckworth

  I am Sue Duckworth, your guide and host, who recently qualified as a Blue Badge Guide,  the highest level of tour guide training in the UK. In between these qualifications I worked full-time as a qualified Librarian managing a number of libraries in Kent. My tours are bespoke, created just for you! Each one Read full Guide profile »

Mrs Anna J. Goodey

Blue Badge held: South East England Green Badge held: Canterbury City Institute of Tourist Guiding Endorsements: Windsor and Eton Canterbury Cathedral British Isles Tours: Yes Locations: Canterbury, Sandwich, Ramsgate, Dover, Rochester, Folkestone Hythe, Rye, Deal Read full Guide profile »

Nigel Charles Brown MITG

After careers in business and consultancy, i now enjoy tourist guiding, lecturing and promoting and advising on cultural heritage projects.  My guiding work is based in West Sussex but can extend across the South East.  Special interests include countryside and coast, historic buildings and gardens, art and music. Blue Badge held: South East England 1999 Read full Guide profile »

Andrea Russo

Andrea Russo

Italian Guide. Green Badge held: Canterbury 2007 Locations: Canterbury Read full Guide profile »

Mr. Hugh Elsom

I have spent half of my career as an Agricultural economist travelled extensively round Kent, Surrey and Sussex. For the rest of my full time employment I have taught History and Religious studies in a variety of different educational environments. My hobbies include amateur dramatics and I have appeared in a numbers of plays manly Read full Guide profile »

Susan Hickman

I have lived in Kent for 38 years, was married to a doctor who died in 2005, and have 4 children.  I am sociable and friendly and very much enjoy meeting people and introducing them to the South East of England.  Having guided in English and French in the city of Canterbury for 10 years, Read full Guide profile »

Jenny Mitchell

I enjoy guiding groups of any age, size and interests. I am always open to new ideas for itineraries. I spent my first 19 years in South America, hence am able to guide in Spanish. I have trained guides and examined at levels 3 & 4.  Blue Badges held: 1. South East England 1990 2. Read full Guide profile »

Frank Dowling

Frank Dowling

Grew up in Whitstable & Canterbury, educated at St Edmund’s School, Canterbury. Universities in Surrey & West Berlin: BSc, Dip-KFM. Passed final exam (German) of (now Chartered) Institute of Linguists: MCIL Started running ski holidays for fellow students while in Berlin. Set up own business putting together tour packages for groups and tour operators; accompanied Read full Guide profile »

Liz Findlay

Liz Findlay

Hello everyone, My enthusiasm for this area has been embedded in my genes, with Sussex roots going back hundreds of years (and includes the odd smuggler or two !). I started off life in Rye, then off to college via Glasgow before arriving in Canterbury-a splendid place to live. I can offer you experiences for Read full Guide profile »

Maxine Ford

I was born and educated in London and have lived and worked in London and the South East all my life. My aim is to provide an interesting and enjoyable experience in all my guiding services. My background is in advertising and sales and I understand the importance of listening to my client’s needs. I Read full Guide profile »

Bob Collins

Bob Collins

I was born and grew up in Canterbury and I am very proud of my home town. History has been an interest of mine for a long time, and I love to combine the two. My working background has been in museums and I have been involved in Roman and Medieval locations, stewarding and being Read full Guide profile »

Amanda Hutchinson

Amanda Hutchinson

History/Art History graduate working 25 years as public art consultant, art exhibition/conference organiser and architectural marketing consultant in London, France, Italy, USA. I organise bespoke tours, walks and talks for local, UK and overseas visitors including groups, cruise ship excursions and independent travellers. Living 5 miles from Hever, Penshurst, Knole and Chartwell my interests include Read full Guide profile »

Terry Fitchett

I have a particular interest in theatre and amateur dramatics as well as a sound knowledge of the English education system reflecting my previous career as an educational advisor/ inspector. Blue Badge held: South East England – 2011 Green Badges held: Canterbury – 1999 Locations: Canterbury Sandwich Rye Deal/ Walmer Rochester Brighton Hampton Court Windsor Read full Guide profile »

Carol Griffiths

Trained in the library service in Yorkshire and SE England and worked in Kent Libraries for 20 years, so was well-placed for research material. Speciality tours include Smugglers and Spectres in Kent, Romney Marsh Churches and Cinque Ports. I am chief guide at Lullingstone Castle which is home to the World Garden of Plants. Blue Read full Guide profile »

Wilfrid Jackson

In addition to the details below, I also specialize in producing walking “treasure hunt” routes for groups of between 8 to 16 adult persons, often as a team-building exercise from the work environment. Each route being tailor-made to the client’s specific requirements, the routes are mainly Sussex based, but can also include London, Surrey and Read full Guide profile »

Dawn Blee

Dawn Blee

SEETGA Guide of the Year 2012. The South East of England never ceases to delight and inspire me with its wealth of history and its natural beauty, whether in stunning ancient landscapes or cultivated into beautiful gardens; but it’s the social history that really enjoy sharing – how people lived in other times, the historical Read full Guide profile »

Catherine Pitt

Catherine Pitt

Having moved from the South West of England to the South East I enjoy showing both visitors and locals around this lovely part of the U.K. I have worked in many customer service roles including at The British Museum in London and at The Fashion Museum in Bath. I gained my Blue Badge for the Read full Guide profile »

Craig J. L. Gershater MITG

Craig J. L. Gershater MITG

Born in Virginia USA but I speak perfect ‘BBC’ English! Professionally I was a research scientist and university lecturer in biotechnology and still lecture in applied mathematics and am a consultant in Synthetic Biology. First qualified as a Cambridge City guide, and subsequently became a prize-winning South East England Blue Badge Guide. As a Green Read full Guide profile »

Jenny Oulton MITG

Jenny Oulton MITG

Trained as an actress at RADA. Worked in the theatre for 20 years before training to become a Blue Badge guide of London. Gained the SE Blue Badge in 2000. Theatre remains an interest and has handled many theatre groups offering purpose built theatre tours. Specialities include Garden tours, walking tours, gallery and museum guiding. Read full Guide profile »