Leeds Castle

Autumn Gold Thorpe Hall Leeds Castle

Type: Castle / Fort

Encircled majestically by a moat and surrounded by beautiful parkland and gardens, the castle is full of antique furnishings, paintings and tapestries. Attractions include Aviary, Maze, Dog Collar Museum, Vineyard, Knights' Realm Playground and new "World of Wings" free flying bird show.

Leeds Castle's last private owner, Lady Baillie, lovingly restored the Castle to its former glory and founded the Leeds Castle Foundation in 1974. The Foundation is a private charitable trust that works to preserve the Castle and grounds.

A "Keys to the Castle" ticket to Leeds Castle grants admission to the Castle and grounds for one year from the date of purchase with the exception of our fireworks and concerts.

The many attractions include; Knights Realm playground; Castle Craft cafe; Chidren's turf maze; Maze; Grotto; Pay and play golf course; Dog collar museum; Falconry; Bird Aviary; Special events; Gardens; Vineyard; Gift shops; Restaurant; Cafe.

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult Annual Ticket£18.50 per ticket
Children£11.00 per ticket
Senior Citizen/Student Annual Ticket£16.00 per ticket

Every ticket purchased for entry to Leeds Castle is valid for unlimited use for an entire year (excluding special ticketed events) Children under four years of age are enter free of charge.

Opening Times

Open New Year
Open All Year
2012 Opening (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)

* Apr-Sept: Grounds Open 10am-6pm. Last Ticket sold 4.30pm. Castle open 10.30am-5.30pm. Last entry to Castle 5pm.
Oct-Mar: Grounds Open 10am-5pm. Last Ticket sold 3.00pm. Castle open 10.30am-4.00pm. Last entry to Castle 3.30pm.
Closed 3rd July, 7th and 8th November and Christmas Day.

Contact Details

Hollingbourne
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 1PL

Tel: 01622 765400

Fax: 01622 735616

Awards

  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2012

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult Annual Ticket£18.50 per ticket
Children£11.00 per ticket
Senior Citizen/Student Annual Ticket£16.00 per ticket

Every ticket purchased for entry to Leeds Castle is valid for unlimited use for an entire year (excluding special ticketed events) Children under four years of age are enter free of charge.

Opening Times

Open New Year
Open All Year
2012 Opening (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)

* Apr-Sept: Grounds Open 10am-6pm. Last Ticket sold 4.30pm. Castle open 10.30am-5.30pm. Last entry to Castle 5pm.
Oct-Mar: Grounds Open 10am-5pm. Last Ticket sold 3.00pm. Castle open 10.30am-4.00pm. Last entry to Castle 3.30pm.
Closed 3rd July, 7th and 8th November and Christmas Day.

Facilities

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Family Fun
  • Groups Accepted
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Outdoor Attraction
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Picnic Site
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside

Accessibility

  • Disabled facilities (please call for details)

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Special group rates
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities
  • Staff Fluent in Languages - Other

Road Directions

7 miles east of Maidstone, main gate off B2163 at jct 8 of M20.

Public Transport Directions

4 miles from Maidstone Railway Station. Bus 13 from Maidstone (www.arriva.co.uk) or coach serve 021 from London (www.nationalexpress.co.uk)