Spend a day - or a whole weekend - at Leeds Castle, one of England's most spectacular historic estates. Set on its own island in a lake in the heart of the Kent countryside, this 900-year-old castle was home to six medieval queens, including Catherine of Aragon, and today it offers one of the most complete family day out experiences in the South East. With 500 acres of grounds to explore and everything from adventure playgrounds and a famous maze to daily falconry displays and a new 1930s castle interior, there's enough here to fill a full day - and then some.
One ticket, unlimited returns. Every Leeds Castle admission includes free repeat entry for 12 months - so you can come back for the summer events, the autumn colours, the Christmas experience, and more. It's genuinely one of the best-value day out tickets in Kent.
Your admission covers everything: the 900-year-old castle with its new 1930s displays, three adventure playgrounds, the famous yew tree maze with underground grotto exit, daily falconry displays, woodland walks, mini golf, and the land train tour of the estate. You could easily fill a full day without spending a penny more.
Leeds Castle isn't a "look but don't touch" heritage site. Kids can scramble through the Knights' Stronghold adventure playground, navigate the 2,400-tree maze, watch eagles and hawks swoop overhead at the daily falconry display, and explore a real medieval castle that has housed six medieval queens - including Catherine of Aragon. History has never felt this alive.
Leeds Castle
Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL, England
Tel: 01622 765400
Last updated: 12:46 18/05/2026
