Leeds Castle | Things to Do in Kent

Leeds Castle

Visitors never forget their first breath-taking vision of Leeds Castle in Kent, rising majestically from the moat as it has done for over 900 years. With 500 acres of beautiful parkland and formal gardens, daily activities, free flying falconry displays, special events and year round attractions, Leeds Castle is one of the best days out in Kent - you will want to come back time and again! Open all year, there is something new for everyone to discover every day.

Leeds Castle accommodation offers comfort and luxury, under an hour from London. The Estate boasts five holiday cottages, 17 delightful bed and breakfast bedrooms and five luxurious bedrooms in the Maiden’s Tower, as well as eight Medieval Glamping tents. 

Leeds Castle has been a Norman stronghold; the private property of six of England’s medieval queens; a palace used by Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon; a Jacobean country house; a Georgian mansion; an elegant early 20th century retreat for the influential and famous; and in the 21st century, it has become one of the most visited historic buildings in Britain. 

Discover the fascinating history of the Hon. Olive, Lady Baillie, the last private owner of the castle; a wealthy Anglo-American heiress who acquired Leeds Castle in 1926 and transformed it into a luxurious retreat.. Today, the influence of Lady Baillie continues to bring the state rooms to life while visitors can see the effect of Medieval and Tudor periods in many of the other Castle rooms.

Please visit in-line with current restrictions, and check their website before visiting to ensure they are open. 

Summary

Kent
Mid range

Practical information

Guided tours
Food & drink available

Location & details

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Broomfield, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL

visit website enquiries@leeds-castle.co.uk

Opening times

Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holidays
10:00 - 17:00

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