- Open
- £38.50 adult · £28 child
- Assistance dogs only
- Parking on site, free
- Charity or trust
Quick answer
Leeds Castle is a castle near Kingswood (Maidstone), Kent, managed by Charity or trust. Adult tickets cost £38.50. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is a free car park on site.
Leeds Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0017:00
- Tue 13 10:0017:00
- Today Wed 14 10:0017:00
- Thu 15 10:0017:00
- Fri 16 10:0017:00
- Sat 17 10:0017:00
- Sun 18 10:0017:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring/Summer 2026 (grounds and gardens) | 1 Apr to 30 Sep | Daily | 10:00 to 18:00 | 16:00 |
| Autumn 2026, current season (grounds and gardens) | 1 Oct to 19 Nov | Daily | 10:00 to 17:00 | 15:00 |
| Christmas 2026-27 (grounds and gardens) | 20 Nov to 3 Jan | Daily | 10:00 to 15:30 | 14:30 |
| Winter 2027 (grounds and gardens) | 4 Jan to 21 Mar | Daily | 10:00 to 17:00 | 15:00 |
Closed on 7 Nov, 8 Nov, 25 Dec.
Leeds Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £34.50 | £38.50 |
| Child | £24.50 | £28 |
| Family | £115 | £128.50 |
Getting to Leeds Castle and parking
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- Parking
- Car park on site, free. Parking included in admission; hard-standing spaces for disabled visitors.
- By train
- Hollingbourne is 1.1 miles away.
- Public transport
- Stagecoach bus 510 enters the castle grounds on Saturdays; on other days it stops outside the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, about a 12-minute walk away.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Assistance dogs only- Pet dogs: not allowed.
- Assistance dogs: welcome.
- Only assistance dogs in the castle and grounds.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: About 45 m of cobbles across the drawbridge; step-free castle entrance and lift on accessible route, upstairs rooms not accessible; 900 m accessible garden path with one short 1:5 slope.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
- Mobility scooter hire: no.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Play area Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
- Audio guide Yes
- Guided tours Yes
What to see at Leeds Castle
- 01
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 02
Moat
A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.
- 03
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
- 04
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 05
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Leeds Castle
- 1086 The manor of Esledes is recorded in Domesday, held by Bishop Odo of Bayeux
- 1119 Robert de Crevecoeur builds the first stone castle on two islands in the River Len
- 1139 Besieged by King Stephen; the de Crevecoeur family keep it
- 1299 Edward I grants the castle to Queen Margaret, starting its tradition as a queen's dower property
- 1419 Queen Joan of Navarre accused of witchcraft and held here
- 1437 Death of Queen Catherine de Valois, who had held the castle since 1422
Photos
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Castles near Leeds Castle
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How much does it cost to visit Leeds Castle?
Adult tickets cost £38.50.
When is Leeds Castle open?
In the spring/summer 2026 (grounds and gardens) season it opens every day from 10:00 to 18:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Where do you park at Leeds Castle?
There is a free car park on site.
Sources
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- Wikidata
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