Leeds Castle, Norman castle in Maidstone, United Kingdom.
The castle stands on two islands in the River Len, surrounded by a moat and 500 acres of gardens and parkland near Kent.
Built in 1119 by Robert de Crevecoeur as a military stronghold, the castle became a royal palace in 1278 during the reign of Edward I.
The castle maintains furnished rooms displaying the medieval, Tudor, and 20th-century periods through detailed furniture and decorative collections from different eras.
The castle offers tickets that include unlimited visits for 12 months, with direct transportation available from London Victoria and Bearsted stations.
The property features the world's first museum of dog collars, displaying a collection of antique and contemporary canine neckwear spanning five centuries.
Location: Leeds
Location: Maidstone
Inception: 1119
Architectural style: Norman architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: Broomfield, Maidstone ME17 1PL ME17 1PZ
Website: https://leeds-castle.com
GPS coordinates: 51.24889,0.63000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:42
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