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Leeds Castle

4,216 Reviews

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Leeds Castle Penfold Hill | Leeds, Maidstone ME17 1PL, England

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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.

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Dan L

Manchester, United Kingdom

377149

Reviewed today

Great visit

What a great day. The grounds and castle is spectacular. Staff were all very helpful, knowledgeable about the castle, and keen to share everything they know. Make sure you walk around the mount, you get a great perceptive!

Thank Dan L

gaclarke143

Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Fab day

Went here on friends recommendations and wasn't disappointed, fabulous day, great food but shame about the weather but hey ho x

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BackPacker800985

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Bird if prey experience

Really good day....staff were informative and helpful. Also went to the castle and walked around the grounds. Really lovely day..

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967alison

Rayleigh, United Kingdom

Reviewed 2 days ago

Fantastic visit

Just stayed for 2 nights at Leeds castle. Wonderful place. Staff all very helpful and knowledgable. The grounds are beautiful and the rooms very comfortable. We went around the castle twice during our stay and enjoyed exploring the gardens and paths in the grounds. Would...More

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Keith J

Maidstone, England, United Kingdom

Reviewed 3 days ago

Visit spoiled by aggressive staff

I and my family hold yearly passes, and have been Friends of Leeds Castle in the past, so have visited for the best part of 3 decades. Every now and then an over zealous member of staff ruins our day. Today was one of those...More

Thank Keith J

Thank you for your review, which has also been emailed to our Feedback address this morning. I will reply to both with the same response. Firstly, we do not condone any actions from our staff that are not polite, professional or helpful to visitors. We...More

Claudia C

Kent, United Kingdom

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Segway Tours Leeds Castle

This was the first time my husband and I attempted going on a Segway it was a little daunting but exciting. After your initial training and once you get out onto the main pathways and fields you quick get used to the controls. I have...More

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Elizabeth C

Leatherhead, United Kingdom

102

Reviewed 4 days ago

Great Day Out!

Leeds Castle is a wonderful day out, with so much to do and see. The castle is wonderful to explore and the maze is a must, even when you do get lost it in for 5 minutes! If you buy a gold pass you can...More

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Vivan A

Uckfield, United Kingdom

103

Reviewed 4 days ago

Day out

Wonderful day out, a little expensive but worth it as a one off, lots to see, the down side was we could not take the dog.

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srussell1983

Dartford, United Kingdom

388

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Love this castle

Love Leeds castle it’s a lovely beautiful place at any time of year Has a lovely playground too for kids plus an amazing maze with a special treat once you get to the middle A great birds of prey show and the grounds are just...More

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terror13

Maidstone, United Kingdom

4417

Reviewed 5 days ago

Stunning as always!

Whenever I visit, I am just in awe of the beauty of the castle and setting! I love visiting throughout the different seasons, with the colour changes etc. Just slightly disappointed that our family from USA still have to pay the same price for one...More

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