Leeds Castle Annual Admission Tickets
Discover over 900 years of history and 500 acres of glorious grounds and gardens at Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent
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Highlights
- Leeds Castle has been a Norman stronghold; the private property of six of England’s medieval queens; a palace used by Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon; a Jacobean country house; a Georgian mansion; an elegant early 20th century retreat for the influential and famous; and in the 21st century, it has become one of the most visited historic buildings in Britain.
- Discover the fascinating history of the Hon. Olive, Lady Baillie, the last private owner of the castle; a wealthy Anglo-American heiress who acquired Leeds Castle in 1926 when it was sold to pay death duties.
What's included - Ultimate Explorer Ticket
- Entry to the Castle
- Annual visits - Pay for a day and visit free all year
- 6 x trips on the Black Swan Ferry (seasonal) or Elsie the Castle Train
- 1 x round of Adventure Golf
- Access to children’s playground and maze
- Admission to birds of prey displays
- Entry to ‘Queen with Means’ cinematic experience
- Access to the garden and parkland
What's included - Explorer Ticket
- Entry to the Castle
- Annual visits - Pay for a day and visit free all year
- Access to children’s playground and maze
- Admission to birds of prey displays
- Entry to ‘Queen with Means’ cinematic experience
- Access to the garden and parkland
Prepare for the experience
- Annual visits - Pay for a day and visit free all year
Accessibility information
- Visually and hearing impaired visitors can bring Assistance Dogs in to the Castle and grounds.
- Leeds Castle has been recognised as a ‘Working to become Dementia Friendly’ organisation by Kent Dementia Action Alliance.
- The castle is accessible for the majority of visitors via the main front door where there is a ramp. As Leeds Castle is an ancient building, there are some restrictions. Visitors should be aware that there are approximately 45 metres of cobblestones across the drawbridge on to the Castle Island. Fire safety rules allow a maximum of two wheelchairs inside the Castle at any one time.
Leeds Castle live date and time availability can be seen upon booking. Regular opening times are:
- Monday to Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
How to get there
Leeds Castle, Broomfield, Maidstone , ME17 1PL
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Leeds Castle Foundation.
