'The loveliest castle in the world', set on islands in a lake within 500 acres of parkland, with a maze and grotto, birds of prey and the Dog Collar Museum.
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Visiting
- Opening times
- Daily; grounds 10am-5pm in winter (castle closes earlier). Christmas Lights 20 Nov 2026-3 Jan 2027
- How long to allow
- Half to full day
- Best time to go
- Spring; Christmas Lights
- Accessibility
- Grounds mostly step-free; some castle areas restricted
Getting there
- Address
- Broomfield, Maidstone, ME17 1PL
- Parking
- Free with ticket
- Nearest station
- Bearsted (approx 2 miles) then shuttle/taxi
Places to stay near Leeds Castle
The Stable Courtyard Bedrooms at Leeds CastleMaidstone · £££ · 0.0 km awayMercure Maidstone Great Danes HotelHollingbourne · ££ · 1.4 km awayThe WindmillHollingbourne · £££ · 1.4 km awayDays Inn by Wyndham MaidstoneMaidstone · ££ · 2.3 km away
Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club, MaidstoneBearsted · £££ · 3.6 km awayThe Black Horse InnThurnham · £££ · 5.5 km away More to do nearby
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