Hotels near Leeds Castle
Brook Hotels have one hotel near Leeds Castle, Kent.
Royal Oak Hotel, Sevenoaks
is approx. 24 miles from Leeds Castle.(38 mins drive)
Leeds Castle, Kent
Leeds Castle is located on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent. It
passed into royal hands in 1278 and became part of the Queen of England's dower
- the settlement widowed queens received upon the death of their husbands. For over
1000 years it has been home to royalty, lords and ladies and a visit will transported
you through 900 years of the castle's history; an eclectic mix of period architecture,
sumptuous interiors and family treasures waiting to be discovered.
A beautiful parkland surrounds the castle featuring 2 gardens 'The Culpeper Garden'
and 'The Lady Baillie Garden', the Aviary - home to exotic birds, The Knights' Realm
adventure playground for children and the Castle Craft Cafe. Also in the grounds
is the maze and grotto, created in 1988, a smaller children's maze, a vineyard,
museum devoted to dog collars - the only one of its kind in Great Britain and a
pay & play golf course.
The public 9 hole 2681 yard golf course is open nearly every day was built on the
Leeds Castle Estate in 192. Golf lessons are also available. There is a vast amount
to do at Leeds Castle, and as well as the above facilities, there is a lively events
calendar throughout the year featuring events such as Henry VIII's Royal Jousting
Tournament, theatre production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and the Tudor Flower
Festival.
Address
Leeds Castle
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 1PL
Official website www.leeds-castle.com
Hotels Near Leeds Castle...
Royal Oak Hotel
Royal Oak Hotel
High Street
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 1HY
Phone:
+44 (0)1732 451109
Fax:
+44 (0)1732 740187
Distance from Leeds Castle: 24.5 Miles (38 mins drive)