Leeds Castle

Experience 'the loveliest castle in the world' in the heart of the Garden of England.

Leeds Castle in the heart of Kent and known as 'the loveliest castle in the world' is set in over 500 acres of lush green parkland. Dating back to 1119, Leeds Castle has been altered, rebuilt and added to over the past 900 years. You'll find medieval gatehouses and Norman foundations, Tudor towers and a Gloriette updated during Henry VIII's reign. All of this was lovingly restored during the mid-20th Century by Lady Baillie, the last private owner of Leeds Castle, who also filled the castle with a stunning and somewhat eclectic range of antiques, paintings and tapestries, which she used to entertain her many famous friends. The beautiful grounds also offer plenty to explore with lovely gardens, historic maze made of 2,400 yew trees mirroring the shape of a queen's crown, and the unusual Dog Collar Museum. You will be spoilt for choice on how you spend your time where Henry VIII courted Anne Boleyn.