Leeds Castle
Overview
Explore historic Leeds Castle - a fascinating day out for all the family with falconry displays and regular events. Be amazed by the Maze and Underground Grotto. Even take a Segway tour of the castle.
2019 is the 900th Anniversary of the Leeds Castle.
Visit the Castle website
What makes it special
- Visit this fascinating Kent castle in a lake
- Explore the Dog Collar exhibition
Opening Times
April to September - 10:00 to 18:00
(Castle - 10:30 to 17:30)
October to March - 10:00 to 17:00
(Castle - 10:30 to 16:00)
Price
Adults - £26 (online £25)
Senior Citizens (65+) - £24 (online £23)
Students - £24 (online £23.50)
Children (4-15) - £17.50 (online £16.50)
Visitor with disability (Adult + Free Carer) - £23 (online £22)
Visitor with disability (Child (4-15) + Free Carer) - £14.50 (online £13.50)
Family (1 Adult & up to 5 children) - £74 (online £70)
Family (2 Adult & up to 4 children) - £74 (online £70)
Freedom Pass (includes repeat journeys on the Land Train and Black Swan Ferry) - +£8.00 on above prices
Hostels nearby
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Chatham Snowsports Centre
The longest artificial slope in the South East, try your hand at skiing, snowboarding and snow-tubing! Visit the Snowsports website
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Walking and Rambling in Medway
The hostel is close to the lovely North Downs Way, a great walking route just waiting to be discovered.
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Capstone Farm Country Park
0 miles Have a day exploring this beautiful green space of ancient woodland, freshwater lakes and fascinating wildlife. Visit the website
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Chatham Dockyard
Learn more about maritime history in Chatham at this interesting heritage site and museum. Visit the Dockyard website
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Rochester Castle
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Canterbury Punting Co
The best way to see and learn the history and culture of Canterbury.
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Westgate Gardens
Visit one of England’s oldest parks when in Canterbury.
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Climbing in the South Downs
High Rocks, with its world class Southern sandstone climbing, is about 40 minutes drive from YHA South Downs, near Tunbridge Wells.
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Canterbury Cathedral
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Walking and Rambling in Canterbury
If you’d like to escape to open space, the traditional seaside town of Herne Bay is a 30-minute drive away. Stretch your legs along its 2-mile seafront.
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Cycling in Canterbury
With one of the longest dramatic and varied coastlines in the country, Kent has five of the best cycle routes - passing castles, ancient churches, historic houses and many splendid gardens.
