Last Alteration: Sunday 07 April 2013
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle
Leeds, Maistone, Kent, ME17 1PL
Leeds Castle can be traced back to Norman Britain, and has over the course of its rich and varied life been home to several Queens of England. From 1278 it was part of the Queen's dower from when she became a widow, and then later was very popular with Henry VIII. It has since been a garrison, a prison, and a convalescent home, as well as a private home for the various families. It is now managed by the Leeds Castle Trust and open to visitors throughout the year.
Admission: £15.00 for one year.
How to get here:
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Road: M20 - Exit the M20 at junction 8, and then head south to the A20. Turn left and follow it across the next roundabout and then right at the next one onto the B2163 (Penfold Hill). The castle carpark is a couple of hundred yards on the left. (0.8 miles, 2m) +
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Areas within Leeds Castle to visit:
Enter the grounds and then follow the path past the Duckery into the Wood Garden. The lake is on the right, and the brook/forest on the left. | Enter the grounds and then follow the path past the Duckery and through the Wood Garden. This brings you out to the Pavilion Green, and the pavilion is on the left. |
Enter the grounds and then follow the path past the Duckery and through the Wood Garden onto the Pavilion Green. Head up the steps on the far side and then down alongside the brook to the mill. | Enter the grounds and then follow the path past the Duckery and through the Wood Garden onto the Pavilion Green. Follow the path past the pavilion and then up the bank to the lakeside. |
Enter the grounds and then follow the path past the Duckery and through the Wood Garden onto the Pavilion Green. Head up the steps on the far side and then cross the bridge and bear left to the castle entrance. | Enter the grounds and then follow the path past the Duckery and through the Wood Garden onto the Pavilion Green. Head up the steps on the far side and then cross the bridge and bear left, then right following the castle wall to the southern bank of the lake. |
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Wrotham Quarry (The Dominators): 12.14 miles. 
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Kingsnorth Industrial Estate (Inferno): 12.49 miles.
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Stone House Farm (caves) (The Mutants): 12.95 miles.
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Roses Farm (The Curse of Fenric): 13.51 miles.
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Yew Tree Farm (The Curse of Fenric): 13.71 miles.
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St Lawrence's Church (The Curse of Fenric): 15.56 miles.
Further links about the location:
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Leeds Castle - official site
Also seen in:
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1987-1994: Knightmare - The castle made occasional appearances during the quests undertaken in the popular children's show presented by Hugo Myatt as the Dungeon Master.
Related Stories
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The Androids of Tara [24-28 Jul 1978]: Tara
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