Leeds Castle

Leeds Castle, near Maidstone in Kent, is reputed to be the most beautiful castle in England. I'm not sure if I would agree with this statement as I think there are many beautiful castles in this lovely country, but it is certainly beautiful and well worth a visit. I have been fortunate enough to have visited Leeds castle 3 times within the past year and have enjoyed it every time. The great thing about the entry tickets is that they are valid for an entire year after purchase: Adults ticket: £16.50 Concession ticket: £13.50 Child ticket: £9.50 Audio tour: £3.00 There is plenty of free parking available. Leeds Castle was built in the ...  Read the complete review

A lovely idyllic place to visit lurks not too far from London. From the M20/M25 junction you can get to this place in about half an hour without breaking the sound barrier. I'm a tad more fortunate as I can get to this place in around 5-10 minutes from where I live. Leeds castle is set in the heart of Kent. It's a splendid little attraction and on a clement day can be a most pleasing experience. It lies next to a village called Leeds (not the city up in Yorkshire) and is very well signposted. Upon arrival you will be directed to an appropriate parking bay by a friendly steward. A brief walk among the grounds soon brings you to the ...  Read the complete review

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The History of the Castle ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Leeds Castle started out as a Saxon Manor but began transformation into a castle in 1119 by Robert de Crevecoeur - a descendant of one of William the Conqueror's lords. It grew to even dizzier heights when it switched ownership and became part of the royal estate in 1278 from which time it was held by no less than 6 medieval queens. Oh, and also that more interesting monarch Henry VIII visited the castle with Catherine of Aragon and their whole court in 1520 whilst on their way to the Field of the Gold Cloth Tournament in France. It was then passed to Henry's son, Edward ...  Read the complete review

Leeds Castle Leeds Castle is not in Leeds, which may come as a surprise to some people, but is near Maidstone in Kent. It is known as Leeds castle because way back in Saxon times it was The Manor house of Esledes which became a fortified castle in about 1119. The name Esledes became shortened in speech to Ledes which in turn became Leeds. This castle has had a long and interesting history from this time forward. How to get there: By road: Junction 8 of the M20 between London and the Channel ports. Combined coach and castle entrance tickets with National express www.nationalexpress.com By rail: Trains daily from London ...  Read the complete review

Leeds Castle Grand Firework Spectacular - Advantages: Good Display - Disadvantages: Overpriced Food, Took Hours To Exit Car Park, Too Many People