The 500-acre Kentish parkland surrounding Leeds Castle has served as a Norman stronghold, a private residence for six of England’s mediaeval queens, a palace for Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon, a Jacobean country house, a Georgian mansion, an elegant early twentieth-century retreat for the influential and famous, and in the twenty-first century, it has become one of the most visited historic buildings in the country. Lady Baillie, the Castle’s last private owner, purchased the property in 1926 and turned it into an exquisite venue for lavish weekend gatherings. Among the many other important guests who enjoyed Lady Baillie’s hospitality during this period were Sir Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin, and John F. Kennedy, to name a few.

All entrance tickets are valid for one year, allowing you to visit as many times as you like for a total of one year. Many events, including the Festival of Flowers, the Christmas Market, and the Medieval Jousting Tournament, are included in the price of your admission ticket. Guests may also take part in a variety of activities and events, such as the new Adventure Golf course and Knight’s Stronghold Playground, in addition to falconry, beautiful gardens, a maze, and an underground grotto.

Leeds Castle also provides holiday cottages, bed and breakfast rooms on the grounds, mediaeval glamping, an extravagant manor house, and the opportunity to stay in the luxurious Castle bedrooms or Maiden’s Tower as part of a private event or wedding celebrations. Leeds Castle is located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.