Proudly showing off london and Kent to South African visitors

Kent and London excursions for small groups and solo travellers with a South African host

Born in South Africa, settled here for twenty years, and completely won over by Kent. For the thousands of South African tourists who visit the UK every year, I'd love to show you why we love Kent so much.

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The wine

Our vineyards stand proud next to anything the Cape can pour.

The summers

Admittedly much shorter, but our summers are warm, green and made for long, light evenings.

London

The capital, just thirty-seven minutes down the line.

The gardens

Some of England's finest gardens, right here on the doorstep.

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Days Out in Kent

Friendly travel companions for small groups and individual travellers.

Here is the kind of day we cannot wait to share with you: driven by Craig, door to door, at your pace. A few examples to whet the appetite, all within easy reach of Ashford. Prices when we launch.

Half Day Canterbury Cathedral and the medieval streets of the city
14 miles from Ashford

Canterbury Cathedral & the medieval city

A relaxed half day in one of the oldest cities in England. Walk the medieval streets, stand inside the Cathedral that has welcomed pilgrims since the year 597, see the Westgate towers and the Marlowe quarter. Coffee, lunch and quiet moments built around your pace.

Example day pricing published at launch
Half Day A steam train on the Kent and East Sussex Railway near Tenterden
12 miles from Ashford

Tenterden & the Kent & East Sussex Railway

A relaxed half day in Tenterden, the Jewel of the Weald, with its tree-lined green and high street full of independent shops. Time for the country's finest heritage steam railway, a wander past Smallhythe Place, and a proper coffee or lunch. Chapel Down, England's leading vineyard, sits right on the edge of town.

Example day pricing published at launch
Full Day Formal gardens in full bloom in the Weald of Kent
The gardens of the Weald

Sissinghurst & the great Kent gardens

A full day in the Kent the postcards are made of. Sissinghurst Castle Garden in the morning, a country pub for lunch, then your pick of Great Dixter or Hole Park in the afternoon. Spring colour, autumn colour, and time enough to see it all properly.

Example day pricing published at launch
Full Day A glass of English wine at sunset over a Kent vineyard
The heart of the Kent wine country

The Kent wine trail

Ashford and Tenterden sit at the heart of England's wine country. A full day taking in two or three of the area's best names, from Westwell Wine Estate just outside Ashford to Chapel Down at Tenterden, Biddenden Vineyards and Gusbourne at Appledore, with the Curious Brewery in Ashford for a relaxed finish. The advantage of a driver is simple: nobody has to choose between the tasting and the drive home.

Example day pricing published at launch
Half Day A historic Kent country house and gardens at sunset near Ashford
Right here in Ashford

Ashford Designer Outlet & Godinton House

You do not have to go far. The Ashford Designer Outlet has around a hundred stores and plenty of places to eat, and a short drive away Godinton House and Gardens is one of Kent's finest historic estates, with a quiet afternoon to be had among the borders. An easy half day, shopping and gardens, close to home.

Example day pricing published at launch
Transfer Travellers arriving through an airport terminal with their luggage
Gatwick approx 1 hour · Heathrow approx 1.5 hours

Airport transfers, Gatwick & Heathrow

Met at arrivals and driven straight home to Ashford, Tenterden or anywhere in the area, with help and a familiar face after a long flight. Pre-booked, fixed and agreed in advance. Ashford International, 37 minutes from London St Pancras, is also right on the doorstep.

Example transfer pricing published at launch

Every day is shaped around what you would love to see. These are just a taste of what is coming when we launch in Summer 2026.

The arrivals hall, where we will meet you
Airport Arrivals · Coming Summer 2026

Welcomed at Gatwick or Heathrow. Driven home to Kent.

After a long flight from home, the last thing you want is trains and transfers. We will meet you in the arrivals hall, help with the bags, and drive you straight to your door in Ashford, Tenterden or anywhere in the area. A friendly, familiar face the whole way.

Pre-booked, fixed price agreed in writing in advance · pricing published when we launch
The See-You-Now-Now Ford Explorer EV outside Canterbury Cathedral

"There is more to Kent than a guidebook can hold. I have lived here for twenty years and I love it, and whether you are travelling on your own or with a small group, I'd love to show you the parts worth seeing."

— Craig Bruun

What We Do

How we can help

When we launch in Summer 2026, here is how See-You-Now-Now will help you make the most of Kent. A friendly, familiar face, twenty years of local knowledge, and the time to do things properly.

Airport Transfers

Gatwick and Heathrow, met at arrivals and driven straight to your door in Kent. Pre-booked, fixed price, agreed in writing in advance. Ideal after a long flight, with help and a familiar face the whole way.

Days Out in Kent

Chauffeured to Canterbury, Tenterden, Sissinghurst, Rye, Folkestone, Dover and the vineyards, all within twenty-five miles of Ashford. We help shape the day, take you at your pace, and know which pub does a proper Sunday roast.

A Modern, Quiet Car

A 2024 Ford Explorer EV, clean, comfortable and fully electric. Room for up to four passengers and their luggage, with a calm, quiet ride.

A Familiar Face

Craig as your host and driver, twenty years in Kent, Enhanced DBS checked. South African by birth, so a familiar accent for visitors from home, and a warm welcome for travellers from anywhere.

Bespoke Journeys

Appointments, stations, events, a day's shopping at the Ashford Designer Outlet, or a quiet run to a hospital visit. Pre-booked and agreed in advance, shaped around what you need.

How It Works

Simple from the first message

1

Register Interest

Send a message, call or WhatsApp. Tell us your dates or what you have in mind. No booking is taken yet.

2

We Launch

We open for bookings when we launch in Summer 2026.

3

Confirm in Writing

Every journey is agreed and priced in writing before the day. No surprises.

4

Your Day, Your Pace

We collect you at the time and place agreed, and from there it is your trip, your pace, your call.

Transparent Pricing

Clear, fixed prices. Published when we launch.

When we launch, every price will be fixed and agreed in writing before the day, with no hidden charges. Cards and cash both fine, and a receipt every time. Here is how it will work.

Per Journey

  • A fixed price for the journey, quoted and agreed before the day
  • Airport transfers priced clearly by distance and time
  • No meter, no surprises, no surge pricing
  • Up to four passengers at no extra charge

By the Day

  • A clear half-day and full-day rate for days out
  • The price covers the car and your hosts for the day
  • Entry fees and meals remain for your own account
  • Everything confirmed in writing before we begin

Always

  • Cards and cash both accepted
  • A receipt issued every time
  • Fully insured, comfortable and safe
  • Pre-booked only, never plying for hire

Exact rates will be published here when we launch in Summer 2026. Until then, these are the principles we will price by, not live prices.

Common Questions

A few things you might be wondering

When do you launch?

Summer 2026. We are busy getting everything ready, and we cannot wait. Register your interest below and you will be among the first to hear, with dates and prices.

What sort of days do you offer?

Driven days out across Kent, shaped around what you would love to see. Canterbury, Tenterden, Rye, the great gardens, the vineyards and the coast, plus easy airport transfers to and from Gatwick and Heathrow.

Is this a taxi?

Not at all. Every day is arranged in advance, just for you, and shaped around your plans. Think of it as a day in good company with someone who knows and loves Kent, rather than a cab from A to B.

What car will you use?

A 2024 Ford Explorer EV. Clean, quiet and fully electric, with room for up to four and the luggage. The very car you see on these pages.

Where will you take us?

Our home patch is Ashford and the twenty-five miles around it, taking in Canterbury, Folkestone, Dover, Rye, Tenterden, Sissinghurst and the Romney Marsh. Ashford International puts London just 37 minutes away too.

Can I book now?

Not quite yet. Bookings open when we launch in Summer 2026. Register your interest below and you will be first in the queue, with full dates and prices.

Who are you?

Craig Bruun. South African by birth, which is where the green and gold and the name come from, and a Kent local for twenty years. A warm welcome for fellow South Africans, and for visitors and residents from anywhere.

Are you DBS checked?

Yes. Craig holds an Enhanced DBS certificate, kept live on the DBS Update Service, and is happy to show it on request. Your safety and peace of mind matter to us.

Get in Touch

Register your interest

We are not taking bookings yet. Use the form to register your interest and we will be in touch the moment we launch, with full pricing and availability. Or message us on WhatsApp.

We are not taking bookings yet. We will be in touch when we launch.

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We are in the UK (GMT/BST) — only one hour behind SAST.

Email
hello@craigbruun.co.uk

We aim to respond within one working day.

Based in
Ashford, Kent

On the high-speed line. 37 minutes from London St Pancras.