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Leeds Castle

Penfold Hill, Maidstone ME17 1PL, England
+44 (0) 1622 765400
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As featured in Daytrips from London
Ranked #2 of 23 attractions in Maidstone
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Type: Castles, Historic Sites
Activities: Getting married
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: Considered one of the most romantic castles in England, this historic site was originally the stately home of the Saxon royal family during the reign... more » Owner description: Considered one of the most romantic castles in England, this historic site was originally the stately home of the Saxon royal family during the reign of Ethelbert IV in 856-860. « less
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Verwood, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We visited Leeds castle on a what started as a sunny Bank Holiday Monday. We queued for just under half an hour for tickets but this was pretty much as the place opened. the queue behind us was much longer once we had our tickets. The lady we got ours from failed to offer Gift Aid and forgot to give... More

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Darwin, Australia
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18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

What a great castle to visit. My only gripe is I had a heart attack after seeing the admission prices compared to the many other castles we have visited. It does allow free re-entry for a year but what good is that if you live 6,000 miles away. That aside it is a very nice castle. It was a shame... More

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READING
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

A second visit to Leeds Castle proved just as good as the first. Slightly better weather meant we were able to explore the grounds much more- and how beautiful they were. Wonderful views in every direction, and so much space to enjoy. Visited the maze and grotto after coffee, then had a good lunch in the restaurant. We enjoyed the... More

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Dover, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

The entry price is a bit steep, but as you then get unlimited entry (excluding events) for 12 months, then it's pretty good value. Once inside the grounds you have acres of open parkland and lakes to explore. There is a childrens play area and the maze to keep you amused. Let's not forget the castle itself which is gorgeous,... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

My wife and I spent the day at Leeds Castle, but since others have talked about the castle and grounds, I wanted to go into more detail about the half day (10am-1pm) Hawk Walk falconry experience. It was fantastic! We spent the majority of the time walking around the castle's beautiful grounds with Mark and Hannah (the falconers on staff),... More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

This castle was such an enjoyable experience. The setting is lovely and I enjoyed strolling through the grounds seeing peacocks, swans, geese, ducks and other amazing birds. The rooms are beautiful, even those decorated in the 1930s when Lady Baillie and family were in residence. The queue moved swiftly and we were actually allowed in through an "accessible" door which... More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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58 reviews 58 reviews
27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

While Leeds was a fun experience, I was a bit disappointed in it in relationship to other sites we had seen in the British countryside. Some of the rooms have been restored to represent what they might have been like when the castle was built. Other rooms are as Lady Baillie had left them, so much more "modern" by comparison.... More

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Basingstoke
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We had a lovely day out but being on a bank holiday Monday the day we visited it was very busy and queued for about 30 minutes to get in. On a normal day this would not be so much of a problem i'm sure. Car parking is free with plenty of room but we were marshalled to park right... More

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London
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60 reviews 60 reviews
24 attraction reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
115 helpful votes 115 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Leeds Castle offers a number of things to do, the castle, the grounds, the play park, the maze and the falconry exhibition. All of these are ok, but most of these can be found cheaper and better elsewhere, even in combination the £69 you pay for a family of four makes this feel like a rip off. I also strongly... More

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West Malling, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

My husband and I had a lovely day here. Great atmosphere and welcoming staff. Mazes were great fun and the scenery was wonderful

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